MINI CHOCOLATE CAKE
This mini chocolate cake for two is perfect for celebrating anniversaries, date night or just because: chocolate. The cake has a crumb that is one notch closer to pound cake than boxed cake mix, which I love. The ganache on top is my obsession. I almost never remember to put butter on the counter to soften for cake frosting, and a 2-minute chocolate ganache solves that problem. The pomegranate seeds are just, well, pretty. And crunchy. And tart. And very welcome.
Provided by Christina Lane
Categories dessert
Time 50m
Yield One 6-inch cake (2 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Position a rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the cake: Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 6-inch round cake pan with 2-inch sides with oil then line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder and baking soda in a medium bowl; set aside. Whisk together the egg, sugar, oil, sour cream, coffee and vanilla in a small bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake starts to pull away from the sides, 29 to 32 minutes. If you under bake the cake, it will slightly sink, so check it!
- Remove the cake from the pan by carefully running a paring knife along the edge to loosen, then tilting it into one hand and peeling off the parchment from the bottom; place it on a small cake stand.
- For the ganache: Combine the chocolate, cream and corn syrup if using, in a double boiler or a heat-proof bowl fitted over a small saucepan of simmering water. Stir over medium heat until melted and smooth, about 3 minutes. (Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate and cream in the microwave on low in 25-second intervals, stirring between each.)
- Pour the ganache over the cake, and garnish with the pomegranate arils.
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Ishwor Pariyar
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
SUSAN LOPES
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's my new go-to chocolate cake recipe.
Shanjida Hossain
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfect.
Ghlam Mustfa
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.
Desh Bidesh
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.
Gulzar Ahmed
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
Qadir Shah
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfectly.
Cory Bradshaw
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as good as the pictures. It was still edible, but it wasn't as moist or flavorful as I had hoped.
Alexis morales
[email protected]I would definitely make this cake again, but I would make a few changes. I would use a little less sugar and I would add some chopped nuts to the batter.
Amaka Ammy
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. It was easy to follow and the cake turned out well.
hamed hamdam
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but it still tasted good.
Natasha Merkousko
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Queen Bae
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's my new go-to chocolate cake recipe.
Cecijoy Jong
[email protected]This cake is so moist and delicious. I love the chocolate flavor, and the frosting is the perfect complement.
Afifa Irtiza
[email protected]I made this cake for a friend's birthday, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got rave reviews. I highly recommend this recipe.
Dora Takleh
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. It turned out perfectly!
Lakisha Baker
[email protected]This mini chocolate cake was a hit with my family! It was rich, moist, and decadent, and the perfect size for a small treat. I will definitely be making this again.