Mini Chocolate Cake for Two
A delightful Mini Chocolate Cake recipe perfect for a cozy date night or a small celebration, allowing for indulgence without the guilt of a full-sized cake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease your small oven-safe dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Blend wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, folding gently. Add chocolate chips if using.
- Transfer the batter into the greased dish, filling halfway. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with toppings like whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
Feel free to add nuts, coffee, mint, or fruit to customize the cake. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze individual slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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