Description
Moist, rich mini chocolate cakes with a deep cocoa flavor perfectly portioned individual desserts ideal for parties, celebrations, or anytime a chocolate craving hits.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup hot water
Chocolate frosting or ganache for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini cake pan or muffin tin.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix granulated sugar and brown sugar.
4. Add milk, oil, egg, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
5. Gradually stir in dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Carefully mix in hot water until batter is smooth.
7. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans.
8. Bake for 14–18 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Cool completely before removing from pans.
10. Frost or drizzle with ganache before serving.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep cakes moist.
Use espresso instead of water to enhance chocolate flavor.
Mini cakes freeze well unfrosted.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: mini chocolate cakes, individual chocolate cakes, small cakes, chocolate dessert