Save to Pinterest Adorably whimsical brownie bites inspired by the viral rat cake chaos cakes trend, these rich chocolate treats are decorated to look like playful little rats, making them perfect for parties and fun gatherings.
The first time I made these silly rat cake brownie bites, they disappeared from the dessert table in minutes. Kids especially loved helping decorate their own rat faces and tails.
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, melted: 100 g (3.5 oz) 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 mini candies: 16, for noses
- Slivered almonds or jelly candies: 32, for ears
- Licorice laces or spaghetti candy strands: 16, for tails
Instructions
- Prepare oven and tin:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 16-cup mini muffin tin or silicone mold with nonstick spray or mini liners.
- Make the batter:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in both sugars until combined, then whisk in eggs and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
- Combine dry ingredients:
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined, then fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Bake brownie bites:
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool in tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool completely.
- Decorate rats:
- Tint melted white chocolate with pink gel coloring for noses and ears. Use a piping bag or toothpick to pipe small dots for the nose, two dots for cheeks, and fine lines for whiskers and tails. Press two mini chocolate chips for eyes, a pink sprinkle or candy for the nose, and slivered almonds or jelly for ears. Insert a licorice lace or candy strand for the tail. Allow chocolate to set before serving.
Save to Pinterest My niece giggled nonstop as she piped little whiskers and tails on her brownie rat; it instantly became a family favorite to make together on weekends.
Required Tools
Mini muffin tin or silicone mold, mixing bowls, whisk and spatula, microwave or stovetop, piping bag or toothpicks, cooling rack
Allergen Information
Contains milk, eggs, wheat (gluten), and nuts (if using almonds). Always verify product labels on candies and decorations for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per brownie bite: 130 calories, 6 g fat, 18 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein
Save to Pinterest Share these silly rat cake brownie bites at your next party for a guaranteed smile and a delicious, memorable treat.
Common Recipe Questions
- → What ingredients create the fudgy texture?
Butter, brown sugar, and dark chocolate chips work together to give these bites a rich, fudgy texture.
- → How are the rat decorations made?
Melted white chocolate tinted with gel colors is piped for noses, whiskers, and tails, with mini chocolate chips and sprinkles used for eyes and ears.
- → Can this be made gluten-free?
Yes, by substituting all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend you can accommodate gluten restrictions.
- → What is the best way to bake the brownie bites evenly?
Use a mini muffin tin lined with nonstick spray or liners and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–20 minutes until set but moist inside.
- → How do I store these brownie bites?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to keep them fresh longer.
- → Are there allergen concerns?
These bites contain milk, eggs, wheat, and potentially nuts if almonds are used; check all ingredients carefully.