Description
Indulge in a delightful Small Chocolate Cake that’s perfect for intimate gatherings or small celebrations. This easy-to-make single-layer cake is rich, moist, and chocolaty, making it a fantastic treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup hot water or brewed coffee
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 6-inch round cake pan by greasing and flouring it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients.
- Add liquid: Pour in hot water or coffee, mix until smooth. Fold in sour cream.
- Bake: Transfer batter to the pan, bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Notes
- This cake pairs wonderfully with a simple chocolate ganache, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- For extra decadence, consider adding a handful of mini chocolate chips to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
