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Mini Chocolate Cake

Mini Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 413
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) hot water
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk or cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Sift flour, 1/4 cup cocoa, baking soda, and salt into a bowl; whisk 30 seconds.
  2. Whisk milk, buttermilk, oil, sugar, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth, about 1 minute.
  3. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 6-inch pan. Fold wet into dry, then stir in hot water. Bake 25-30 minutes.
  4. Cool cake completely. Beat butter, then sift in powdered sugar and cocoa; add 2 tablespoons milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Whip until fluffy. Frost and serve.

Notes

The cake needs to cool fully before frosting, about 1 hour, which is not included in the total time. If you prefer a thinner frosting, add an extra splash of milk.