Celebrations these days are looking a bit different, aren’t they? Facetime play dates and Zoom birthday parties are the new, temporary norm as we all do our part and stay home.
But one of the things that makes celebrations so fun – the treats! – can be a challenge while social distancing. Making a cake for each virtual celebration can be a drag if you don’t have enough people to share it with – but so can skipping the cake completely.
In this case, small-batch desserts are an awesome answer.

I’ve rounded up eighteen awesome small batch dessert recipes for you today – perfect options for making for your next celebration during social distancing special without burying you in leftovers!
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Small Batch Cupcakes


Chocolate Cupcakes with Nutella Frosting for 2

Small Batch Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes

Small Batch Mini Cheesecake Cups, Dark Chocolate Cupcakes,
and Vanilla (or Lemon!) Cupcakes

Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes with Cookie Dough Frosting

Small Batch Double Lemon Cupcakes

Small Batch Chocolate Cherry Filled Cupcakes


Chocolate Covered Strawberry Peep Cupcakes for 2

Meyer Lemon Curd Cupcakes for 2
Little Cakes

Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake

Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes for 2

Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes for 2

Other Small Batch Treats


Thanks so much for including me in your list!
This is perfect!!