Small Chocolate Cake (6 Inch)

Name: Small Chocolate Cake (6 Inch)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (63g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled); 1/4 cup (21g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil; 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 cup (60ml) buttermilk, at room temperature; one 4-ounce (113g) quality semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate bar, finely chopped; 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream; optional garnish: raspberries, mint, and/or sprinkles

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

This 1-layer 6-inch chocolate cake serves 4, so it's perfect for any occasion calling for a scaled-down cake. You can also use this chocolate cake batter to make a small batch of 6 chocolate cupcakes. For best success, review the recipe Notes before starting.

Updated at: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 04:58:43 GMT