Super Chocolate Cake – Small, Simple, and Delicious
A rich, moist small batch chocolate cake made with cocoa, oil, and buttermilk. Bakes in a 6-inch pan and is perfect for two or three people. Topped with ganache or your favorite frosting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22–26 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2–4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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½ cup (63g) all-purpose flour
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¼ cup (21g) cocoa powder
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¼ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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⅓ cup (67g) granulated sugar
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1 large egg yolk
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¼ cup (60ml) buttermilk or Greek yogurt
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3 tbsp (45ml) vegetable oil
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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¼ cup (60ml) hot water or brewed coffee
Optional Ganache:
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¼ cup heavy cream
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⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 6-inch cake pan.
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Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
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Add egg yolk, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix to combine.
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Add hot water or coffee. Whisk until smooth.
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Pour into pan and bake 22–26 minutes.
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Cool completely before frosting.
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(Optional) Pour ganache over cooled cake.
Notes
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Use Dutch or natural cocoa
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Can be made dairy-free
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For cupcakes, bake 2–3 at 350°F for 16–18 minutes