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Mini Chocolate Cake

Decadent Mini Chocolate Cake for Intimate Celebrations

This Mini Chocolate Cake is a rich and moist dessert perfect for intimate gatherings, satisfying all chocolate cravings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 120 g Warm Coffee or Water Adds depth of flavor and enhances chocolate richness
  • 120 g All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and stability
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch Ensures a tender crumb
  • 100 g Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cake and contributes moisture
  • 50 g Brown Sugar Enhances moisture and gives a hint of caramel flavor
  • 25 g Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Provides rich chocolate flavor
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Powder Leavening agent to help the cake rise
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda Leavening agent to help the cake rise
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Balances sweetness and enhances overall flavor
  • 55 g Vegetable Oil Adds moisture and richness
  • 90 g Sour Cream Contributes to moisture and tenderness
  • 1 large Egg Provides structure and richness
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances the overall flavor
For the Frosting
  • 115 g Butter Base for frosting, contributing creaminess
  • 115 g Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens frosting
  • 2 tsp Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder Enhances chocolate flavor in frosting
  • 115 g Dark Chocolate Chips Adds richness
  • Sprinkles For decoration

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake pans
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mini Chocolate Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 170ºC (340ºF) and line two 6-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, sour cream, egg, vanilla extract, and warm coffee or water until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, gently folding until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 22-24 minutes.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 5 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Melt the dark chocolate on low heat, then allow it to cool. Beat together butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder until fluffy.
  8. Add the cooled chocolate to the butter mixture along with vanilla extract and mix until velvety.
  9. Assemble the cake by layering the cake and frosting, then frost the entire cake.
  10. Decorate with sprinkles before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. You can prepare cake layers a day in advance and store separately.

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