Description
This mini chocolate cake is a rich, moist, and easy dessert perfect for small servings. Made with simple pantry ingredients like cocoa powder, milk, and oil, this soft chocolate cake delivers deep flavor in every bite. Ideal for date nights, quick desserts, or small households, this easy mini cake recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and pairs perfectly with ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
Ingredients
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a small baking pan or ramekin.
2. In a bowl whisk together flour cocoa powder sugar baking powder and salt.
3. In another bowl mix egg milk vegetable oil and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir gently until a smooth batter forms.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool slightly before serving for best texture.
Notes
Use high quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and tender.
Serve warm for a gooey texture or cooled for a classic cake consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg