Save to Pinterest Adorably whimsical brownie bites inspired by the viral rat cake chaos cakes trend—rich, fudgy chocolate treats decorated to look like playful little rats, perfect for parties and fun gatherings.
I made these silly rat cake brownie bites for a recent birthday party, and they sparked so much laughter and joy. Decorating each one made for a delightful, creative activity with friends.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 115 g (1/2 cup), melted
- Granulated sugar: 150 g (3/4 cup)
- Brown sugar: 90 g (1/2 cup)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 60 g (2/3 cup)
- All-purpose flour: 65 g (1/2 cup)
- Baking powder: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Dark chocolate chips: 90 g (1/2 cup)
- White chocolate: 100 g (3.5 oz), melted, for piping tails and faces
- Pink and black gel food coloring: as needed for decoration
- Mini chocolate chips: 32, for eyes
- Pink heart sprinkles or pink M&M minis: 16, for noses
- Slivered almonds or sliced jelly candies: 32, for ears
- Licorice laces or spaghetti candy strands: 16, for tails
Instructions
- Prepare the pan:
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line 16-cup mini muffin tin or silicone mold with nonstick spray or mini liners.
- Melt and mix:
- In microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla:
- Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract until mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Combine dry ingredients:
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Add chocolate chips:
- Fold in dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Fill and bake:
- Divide batter among muffin cups, about 3/4 full each. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool fully.
- Decorate rats:
- Tint melted white chocolate with pink gel coloring for noses and ears. Use piping bag or toothpick to pipe nose, cheeks, whiskers, and tails. Add mini chocolate chips for eyes, pink sprinkle or M&M for nose, slivered almonds or jelly for ears, and licorice lace or candy for tail. Let chocolate set.
Save to Pinterest My family could not stop giggling when I brought out the tray of silly rats. They quickly became the highlight of our weekend treat time, and everyone wanted to pick their favorite rat.
Required Tools
Mini muffin tin or silicone mold, mixing bowls, whisk and spatula, microwave or stovetop, piping bag or toothpicks, cooling rack
Allergen Information
Milk, eggs, wheat (gluten), and nuts (if using almonds) are present. Validate candy ingredients for allergens before serving.
Nutritional Information
Each brownie bite contains 130 calories, 6 g fat, 18 g carbohydrates, and 2 g protein.
Save to Pinterest These silly rat brownies are sure to bring smiles and spark conversation. Enjoy their fudgy chocolate goodness with a scoop of ice cream.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of chocolate is best for the brownie bites?
Use unsweetened cocoa powder for the batter and dark chocolate chips for richness and texture in the brownie bites.
- → How do I create the rat features on the brownies?
Use melted white chocolate tinted with gel colors for noses, cheeks, and whiskers. Mini chocolate chips serve as eyes, while almonds or candy pieces act as ears. Licorice strands form tails.
- → Can these brownie bites be made gluten-free?
Yes, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend to accommodate gluten sensitivities.
- → What is the recommended baking time and temperature?
Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 18-20 minutes until the bites are set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- → How should the brownie bites be cooled before decorating?
Allow them to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before adding decorations.