Small cake recipe for chocolate lovers that is so easy! It produces the best, perfectly-sized, moist mini chocolate cake for two, and its small-batch fluffy chocolate buttercream frosting is to die for!
Spray a 6-inch cake pan with baking spray (the kind with flour) and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
baking spray
In a large bowl, whisk together egg, vanilla, and sugar until well combined and thickened.
1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ⅔ cup granulated sugar
Whisk in oil, followed by buttermilk, whisking until smooth after each addition until smooth.
3 tablespoon vegetable oil, ⅓ cup buttermilk
Sift in flour, cocoa, baking powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir into batter until just combined.
⅔ cup all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, ⅛ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon espresso powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
Stir hot water into batter.
¼ cup hot water
Pour into prepared cake pan. Drop cake in pan from 3 inches onto counter
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick entered into the cake comes out clean.
Prepare Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
In a bowl, cream butter with a hand mixer or a stand mixer for 1 minute until it’s light and fluffy.
½ cup salted butter
Gradually add in powdered sugar and cocoa powder, followed by vanilla and beat until smooth.
1 ¾ cup powdered sugar, 1 ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Add cream a little at a time and beat until you have the desired consistency. Spread over cooled cake.
2 tablespoon heavy cream
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Notes
Buttermilk substitute: If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute ⅓ cup of whole milk with 1 teaspoon of the milk replaced with vinegar.Frosting: You might have frosting left over depending on how you choose to frost your mini chocolate cake. Sounds good to me!Storage: This mini chocolate cake stores well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it, well wrapped, for up to 2 months.