13 Mini Cakes That Prove Good Things Come In Small Packages

Recipe: Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Instead of standing by to slice dessert for each family member this Thanksgiving, serve these festive mini cheesecakes.

Recipe: Carrot-Pineapple Mini Bundt Cakes with Buttermilk-Vanilla Glaze

It wouldn't be Easter without carrot cake, and these pretty little Bundts are our new favorite way to serve it. Instead of decorating an intricate layer cake, all you have to do is drizzle our tangy glaze on top.

How gorgeous are these?! These rich chocolate cakes are garnished with flaked coconut, chopped almonds, and a sweet almond glaze.

Recipe: Petite Blueberry Cheesecakes

Make the most of abundant fresh summer blueberries with these adorable cakes you can prep the night before and pop in the refrigerator.

Recipe: Mini Red Velvet Cakes

Instead of classic cream cheese frosting, our Test Kitchen upped the ante with fluffy Mascarpone. For a holiday gathering, garnish these mini cakes with fresh whipped cream, berries, and mint.

Recipe: Praline Mini Cakes

With chopped pecans and toffee bits in the batter and homemade brown sugar icing on top, no one will know this decadent recipe starts with a box of cake mix.

Recipe: Mini Confetti Cake

Instead of frosting such tiny cakes, we topped these with homemade whipped cream and assorted edible flowers for a smooth, beautiful finish.

Recipe: Buttermilk-Glazed Mini Fig Cakes with Vanilla Hard Sauce

You don't need a specialty pan for this pretty dessert—simply use your muffin tin! Topped with a glaze and a sauce, these tiny treats have so much flavor.

Recipe: Mini Apple Cider Pound Cakes

Pack all the fall flavors and spices you crave into tiny loaf pans to share with your friends and neighbors. Leave them as-is or top with one of three delicious glaze recipes.

Recipe: Mini Bourbon-and-Cola Bundt Cakes

Take one of your favorite drink orders to the dessert table with this cute recipe that's ready for anything from the tailgate to Tuesday's game night. Top these mini Bundt cakes with a simple Bourbon-Cola Glaze and shaved chocolate.

Recipe: Buttermilk-Lime Mini Cakes with Vanilla-Mascarpone Buttercream

Perfect for a bridal shower or luncheon with the girls, these gorgeous little cakes start with a sheet cake that's brushed with a tangy lime syrup and end with dainty garnishes like white chocolate curls, pearl sprinkles, and fresh berries.

Recipe: Mini Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cakes

Our Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake is one of our most popular cake recipes of all time, so it's no wonder we made it into a miniature recipe for each guest to enjoy a personal cake.

With an "exploding" Pop Rock center, this festive Fourth of July dessert is as fun to eat as it is to make. Plus, you only need a few store-bought ingredients.