Mealtime Magic: Savory Babycakes

Have you seen the adorable trend of cup cake pops? They are cute, bite-size, kid-friendly treats that are appealing to adults who want just a little taste of something. Up until now, I've only thought of them as sweet treats, but a new cookbook I received changed my mind.

The following recipes are reprinted courtesy of The Big Book of Babycakes: Cake Pop Maker Recipes. They are designed to go along with the Babycakes™ Cake Pop Maker, which makes baking time incredibly short. It has a very helpful introduction if you're new to the idea of using a cake pop maker, and also really helpful tips on decorating.

Gluten-Free Zucchini and Sun-Dried Tomato Fritters

1/2 c GF all-purpose baking ix
2 T sugar
1/2 t GF baking powder
14 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
1/4 t freshly ground black pepper
1/4 t minced garlic
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 T oliveo il
1/2 shredded zucchini (unpeeled)
1/4 c chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

1. In a large bowl, whisk together baking mix, sugar, baking powder, aking soda, salt and peper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, egg and oil. Add to dry ingredients and stir until moistened. Stir in zucchini and tomatoes.
3. Spray cake pop wells with baking spray. Fill each well with about 1 T batter.
4. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer fritters to a wire rack to cool slightly.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 with the remaining batter. Serve warm.

Fig Wonton Bites

12 wonton wrappers
2 T fig preserves
2 T crumbled goat cheese
2 slices bacon, cooked crisp and finely crumbled

1. Using the cookie cutter, cut a circle from each wonton wrapper.
2. Place a circle over each cake pop well and press down lightly to shape it into a cup. Spoon about 1/2 t preserves into each cup and top with about 1/2 t goat cheese. Sprinkle with bacon.
3. Bake for 2-3 minutes or until cups are crisp and golden and filling is hot. Carefully transfer cups to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of the cookbook to facilitate this post.

Excerpted from The Big Book of Babycakes™ Cake Pop Maker Recipes by Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss © 2012 Robert Rose Inc. www.robertrose.ca Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved: Recipe not to be reprinted without formal permission from publisher.