Description
Craving chocolate but don’t want to make a full-size dessert? This Mini Chocolate Cake is your perfect answer. Rich, moist, and incredibly easy to make, it’s ideal for quick breakfasts, easy dinners, or satisfying those late-night chocolate cravings. Made with pantry staples and ready in under an hour, this small-batch cake recipe is a go-to for chocolate lovers. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack alternative, cozy dessert for two, or just simple baking ideas, this cake has your back. It’s one of those foolproof food ideas you’ll keep coming back to.
Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 tablespoon vinegar
1/4 cup hot water or coffee
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 6-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. In another bowl, mix milk, oil, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Add hot water or coffee and gently whisk until smooth. Batter will be thin.
6. Pour into the prepared pan and tap to remove air bubbles.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Frost as desired once the cake is fully cooled.
10. Slice and serve, or store as needed.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, use hot coffee instead of water.
Always let the cake cool fully before frosting to avoid melting.
This recipe works beautifully with gluten-free 1:1 flour or plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mini chocolate cake, small chocolate cake, quick dessert, easy baking, small batch