Mini 6 Inch Chocolate Cake
A delightful mini chocolate cake perfect for small celebrations, rich with chocolate flavors and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 6-inch round cake pan by greasing it and optionally lining it with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients: whisk sugar, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and egg in another bowl until smooth.
- Bring the dry mixture into the wet mixture gradually while stirring gently until well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or enjoy plain.
Notes
For variations, try adding espresso powder, mint extract, or nuts to personalize your cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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