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Donsuemor Cute Cakes {Cutie Pie}

August 17, 2011 by 11 Comments
I was recently given the opportunity to sample a box of Donsuemor’s Cute Cakes and charged with creating a recipe that would uphold the adorable deliciousness that is Donsuemor desserts.
Have you heard of Donsuemor products? Truthfullly, I hadn’t. But I was very pleasantly surprised when I received my sample box and A) the chocolate wasn’t melted all over the place, B) the cakes were moist and delicious 
{I think I was kind of expecting that Hostess mini-cakes texture and taste, you know, because they’re packaged kind of similarly– NOT THE SAME AT ALL}. 
Have a look:
Anyway, back to the matter at hand: the recipe. After I tasted these yummy little morsels, I knew creating a recipe would be a piece of cake.. well, in this case, pie.
Cute Cakes {Cutie Pie} Recipe:
Ingredients:
  • 1 box of Donuemor Cute Cakes
  • 1 unbaked pie crust (store bought or homemade- your call!)
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 Tbsp. almond flour (cornmeal can be substituted)
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • approximately 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • approximately 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

The Process:

1. Press pie crust into a deep pie dish (a cute dish is highly recommended).
2. Cut each Cute Cake into quarters and place in pie crust.

 3. In a stand mixer, whisk together the butter, sugar, eggs, almond flour, vinegar, and vanilla. {It’s not going to look all pretty and creamy, so don’t worry if you think yours looks wrong!}
4. Pour over the cute cakes and gently incorporate with a rubber spatula.
5. Let rest for at least an hour in the fridge (I left mine in over night, so longer is okay too).
6. Bake at 350º for 30-40 minutes until golden brown (it should smell wonderful).

7.  Put the chocolate chips in a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Pour in heavy cream, just level with the chips (if you don’t use it all, that’s ok). Microwave for 1 minute, and whisk until smooth.
8. Let the ganache cool slightly (about 5 minutes). Pour and gently spread the ganache over the pie.

{I added a squiggle of white chocolate and sprinkles, you know, to make it cute…}
Slice and serve warm, cooled, or chilled– it’s going to be delicious.
No matter how you cut it {pun totally intended}, you’ll quickly go from this:
to this…
…and you’ll definitely need some of this:
{Enjoy}
A few things to note:
  • Donsurmor provided a free sample of Cute Cakes to me, but the recipe and views expressed are completely my own.
  • A 20-ct. box of Cute Cakes can be purchased for 17.00 from Donsuemor online here.
  • While I did create this recipe to be used with Donsuemor Cute Cakes (and highly recommend using them), substitutions can be made if you are not able to purchase Cute Cakes. Email me for details: SomethingSwanky@gmail.com
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Comments

  1. MrsFoxsSweets says:
    August 17, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    I havent heard of Donsuemor either but I am definately going to check out there website now. Great job on the recipe! You pie looks so yummy, I wish I had some!

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  2. Aimee says:
    August 17, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    Good job being creative! I’m waiting for my Donsuemor Madeleines to arrive so I can whip up something fun too!! Just got to think of what I want to do :)
    Aimee

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  3. Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says:
    August 17, 2011 at 5:14 pm

    This looks wonderful! I was also contacted by Donsuemor to participate in their Dessert a Day :) I’m so happy to see that you were too! I love your recipe :)

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  4. Sherrie says:
    August 18, 2011 at 9:57 am

    Hi!
    I’ve never heard of them, but your pie looks totally yummy. Have a great day!

    Sherrie
    Food for Thought
    http://100sweets.blogspot.com/2011/08/vintage-recipe-thursday_18.html

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  5. Joy @ Joy Of Desserts says:
    August 18, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    Looks like a lot of us were contacted. It certainly is a creative pie. Have a great day. :-)

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  6. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says:
    August 19, 2011 at 10:15 am

    Looks great! Very creative. I’m doing this too, with the chocolate madeleines. :)

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  7. Not Your Ordinary Agent says:
    August 19, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    holy moly deliciousness. thanks for linking up too foodie friday. i wasn’t contacted, so i’m glad you posted this! spread the word to others: http://notyourordinaryrecipes.blogspot.com/2011/08/foodie-friday-2.html

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  8. Torviewtoronto says:
    August 19, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    innovative looks wonderful

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  9. DANIELLE-HUGS and COOKIES XOXO says:
    August 19, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    SO COOL!!! I WAS EXCITED TO SEE THIS BECAUSE THE SAME COMPANY RECENTLY CONTACTED ME ON FB AND MY SAMPLES R IN THE MAIL. LOL YOUR RECIPES LOOKS AMAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZING!

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  10. Ladybird Ln says:
    August 24, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    Oh this looks AMAZING, I also tried some Donseumor products my post is here:

    http://www.ladybirdln.com/2011/08/ooh-la-la-tarts.html

    Now I am wishing I would have tried the cute cake those look so fun! The madeleines were great as well. I am excited to follow your fun blog!

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  11. Kim McCallie says:
    August 24, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    Oh my goodness! This looks absolutely delicious! I don’t know if I’ll be able to ever recreate it but I would love to. Thanks for sharing on Sweet Indulgences Sunday.

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