Mini Chocolate Cake (Print)

Rich, moist individual chocolate cakes ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for celebrations or personal treats.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 tablespoons milk
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-Ins & Toppings

10 - 1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 - Powdered sugar for dusting

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two 4-inch ramekins or mini cake pans with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well blended.
03 - In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Fold in the chocolate chips if using, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
06 - Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
08 - Allow cakes to cool for 5 minutes before unmolding. Dust with powdered sugar or serve with berries and whipped cream.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The recipe makes exactly two portions so nothing goes to waste and you feel indulgent without leftovers haunting you all week
  • You probably have everything in your pantry right now meaning chocolate cake is less than 30 minutes away
02 -
  • Overmixing develops gluten which makes these tender cakes tough and rubbery instead of soft
  • The baking time varies by oven so check at 16 minutes and every minute after to avoid drying them out
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients incorporate better so set your egg and milk out about 20 minutes before starting
  • Let the melted butter cool slightly before adding it so it doesnt accidentally cook the egg when you whisk them together

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