Ingredients
One (10.75 oz) package frozen pound cake π°
Β½ cup corn syrup π―
1 jar lemon curd or lemon frosting π
Β½ cup water π§
2 tsp lemon extract π
1 box (16 oz) powdered sugar π
Choice of decorations π
Instructions
1οΈβ£ Slice off the top and sides of the frozen pound cake and cut it into small squares. βοΈπͺ
2οΈβ£ Divide each square longitudinally into three slices and set them aside. βπ°
3οΈβ£ Spread a thin layer of lemon curd or frosting onto the base and middle square slice and stack them up. ππ§
4οΈβ£ Place the top slice over them and give it a gentle press so that they stick together. ποΈπ€
5οΈβ£ Layer out the rest of the petit fours in a similar fashion and arrange them onto a wire rack, which is placed onto a baking tray; set aside. π°π
6οΈβ£ To make the glaze, empty the box of powdered sugar into a 3-quart pan and stir in the water and corn syrup. π―π§π
7οΈβ£ Whisk in the lemon extract until well combined and heat it over a slow flame, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves completely and blends into the mixture thoroughly. π₯π
8οΈβ£ Turn off the heat and stir in a couple of teaspoons of hot water to thin it out slightly. π§π₯
9οΈβ£ Drizzle a tablespoon of the hot glaze onto each petit four and spread it along the sides of the small cakes until evenly coated. π°β¨
π Sprinkle tiny candy vermicelli or place an icing flower on top to garnish and glaze the rest of the petit fours in a similar fashion. π¬πΈ
1οΈβ£1οΈβ£ Let the petit fours rest until the glaze cools down and sets. βοΈπ
1οΈβ£2οΈβ£ Serve and enjoy! ππ°