Description
This Small Chocolate Cake is the ideal dessert for smaller gatherings or personal indulgence, offering a rich, deep chocolate flavor and a moist, tender crumb in a manageable portion. It’s easy to make with simple pantry staples and customizable with frosting or add-ins.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) hot water
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 6-inch or 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. -
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. -
Incorporate Wet Ingredients:
Add the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Beat until smooth. -
Add Hot Water:
Gradually add the hot water and mix continuously. The batter will be thin, which ensures a moist cake. -
Pour and Bake:
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. -
Cool the Cake:
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For frosting, you can top the cake with chocolate ganache, cream cheese frosting, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits can be stirred into the batter for extra texture.
- For a mocha flavor, add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee to the hot water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
