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Small Chocolate Cake Recipe

Small Chocolate Cake Recipe

Lipia
Indulge in the rich, decadent delight of this small chocolate cake recipe! Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without the guilt of a large dessert, this cake combines simple ingredients for a quick and easy treat. Ideal for intimate celebrations or a cozy night in, it's sure to impress chocolate lovers everywhere!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 230 kcal

Equipment

  • 6-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup boiling water

For the Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 6 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons milk as needed for consistency
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Combine Wet Ingredients:

  • In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Combine Mixtures:

  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this ensures a moist cake.

Bake:

  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool the Cake:

  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Frosting:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk, and mix until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Frost the Cake:

  • Once the cake is completely cool, spread the chocolate cream cheese frosting on top and sides as desired.

Serve and Enjoy:

  • Slice the cake and savor the rich chocolate flavor with friends or family!
Keyword Small Chocolate Cake Recipe