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Heavenly Spice Chocolate Petits Fours

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45 min

total time

1 hr 30 min

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recipe by: kraft

What You Need

1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix

2 pkg. (8 squares each) Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided

1 cup sour cream

3/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

1/2 cup whipping cream

1/2 cup light corn syrup

54 pecan halves (about 3/4 cup), caramelized (see Tip)

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x3/4-inch baking pan with wax paper; spray with cooking spray. Prepare cake batter as directed on package; pour into pan. Bake 25 min. or until cake pulls away from sides of pan. Cool 30 min.

MEANWHILE, microwave 8 chocolate squares in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min. or until melted, stirring after each min. Gradually add sour cream, stirring until blended. Stir in pepper; cover. Refrigerate until ready to use.

CHOP remaining 8 chocolate squares; place in small bowl. Mix whipping cream and syrup in small saucepan. Bring to boil on medium heat; cook 1 min. Pour over chocolate; cover. Let stand 5 min.; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is blended. Cover; set aside.

INVERT cake onto cutting board; remove parchment paper. Spread bottom of cake evenly with sour cream mixture. Cut into 54 small pieces. Place on wire racks, leaving space between each piece. Spoon 1 tsp. chocolate glaze over each cake piece; top with pecan half. Let stand 20 min. before arranging cakes on serving tray. Store leftover cakes in refrigerator.

kraft kitchens tips

How to Caramelize the Pecans

Place the 3/4 cup pecans in medium skillet. Add 2 Tbsp. sugar; toss to coat. Cook on medium-low heat 10 min. or until sugar is melted and pecans are evenly coated. Immediately spread onto foil-covered baking sheet. Cool completely.

Make Ahead

Chocolate frosting and glaze can be made the day before. Store in covered container in refrigerator until ready to use. Remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature to soften before using. If desired, place glaze in microwaveable bowl and microwave on HIGH 1 to 2 min. or until desired consistency, stirring after each min.