How to Decorate Cake Squares for a Baby Shower

Cake squares are among the options of petit four shapes.

Petite cake squares make transform a larger cake or cupcakes into one-bite treats. They pair well with other finger foods served at a baby shower. By another name, miniature cake squares are known as petit fours. Instead of spreading icing on the cakes, make a pourable glaze colored to a pastel hue to match the baby shower décor. Baby-themed sugar decorations from a baking supply store such as bottles, rubber ducks or teddy bears add a touch of whimsy to the cake squares and are in keeping with the baby shower theme.

Things You'll Need

• Baked and cooled sheet cake
• Serrated knife
• Cooling rack
• Baking pan
• 1 lb. white chocolate, chopped or chips
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• Microwave-safe 3 cup measuring cup or bowl with a spout
• Red or blue food coloring
• Candy baby-themed sugar decorations

Instructions

1. Cut a baked and cooled sheet cake with a serrated knife into 2-inch squares.

2. Arrange the cake squares on a cooling rack set inside a baking pan.

3. Combine 1 lb. of chopped white chocolate with 2 tbsp. vegetable oil in a microwave-safe measuring cup.

4. Microwave on high power for one minute. Stir the chocolate and return to the microwave for two to three additional one minute heating intervals until the chocolate is melted and smooth.

5. Stir in drops of blue or red food coloring into the chocolate until it reaches a pale pink or blue color.

6. Pour the still-warm melted chocolate over the cooled cake squares.

7. Press a single baby-themed cake decoration onto the middle of each cake square.

8. Cool the squares for one hour, or until the chocolate cools and hardens.

References

• "The Cake Bible"; Rose Levy Beranbaum; 1988
• "Fabulous Cake Decorating: Step-by-step Instruction for Beautiful Results"; Eaglemoss Publications Ltd; 2000