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Mini Chocolate Cakes

Mini Chocolate Cakes
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Delight in these moist and rich Mini Chocolate Cakes, perfect bite-sized treats for any occasion. Quick and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, these cakes offer intense chocolate flavor and a tender crumb that can be customized with various mix-ins and toppings.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter (softened) or 1/2 cup oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients and Equipment: Gather all ingredients and preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease mini cake pans or line muffin tins with paper liners for easy removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl to ensure a light texture without lumps.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, which helps create a tender crumb.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract to bind ingredients into a smooth batter.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
  6. Fill and Bake: Divide batter evenly among prepared pans, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Decorate: Let the mini cakes cool completely before decorating or serving to maintain texture and prevent frosting from melting.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs and butter for better batter consistency.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cakes light and fluffy.
  • Begin checking the cakes for doneness a few minutes early, as mini cakes bake quickly.
  • Choose high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
  • Cool cakes fully on a wire rack to avoid sogginess.

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