Description
A rich and moist mini chocolate cake that brings nostalgia of childhood birthdays with a delightful balance of chocolate flavor and tender crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour (84 grams)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (22 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60 ml)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (133 grams)
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup milk (80 ml)
- 1 tablespoon boiling water (15 ml)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (75 grams, softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line your 6-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the vegetable oil and granulated sugar. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
- Beat in the egg until the mixture turns creamy.
- Gradually add the milk and boiling water, mixing until combined.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and combine until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before removing it from the pan.
Notes
For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Adjust baking time according to your oven’s characteristics.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: mini chocolate cake, chocolate dessert, baking, cake recipe
