Delicious Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Cake:

1. All-purpose flour (1/2 cup)
2. Cocoa powder (1/4 cup)
3. Baking powder (1/2 teaspoon)
4. Baking soda (1/4 teaspoon)
5. Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
6. Unsalted butter (1/4 cup, softened)
7. Granulated sugar (1/4 cup)
8. Egg (1, room temperature)
9. Vanilla extract (1/2 teaspoon)
10. Buttermilk (1/4 cup)

For Frosting (Optional):

1. Chocolate ganache, cream cheese frosting, or your preferred frosting

For Garnish (Optional):

1. Chocolate shavings, berries, or powdered sugar

Preparation Steps:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour miniature cake pans or ramekins.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
   • In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   • In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Egg and Vanilla:
   • Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.
5. Alternate Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide Batter:
   • Divide the chocolate cake batter evenly into miniature cake pans or ramekins.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool:
   • Allow the miniature chocolate cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Frosting (Optional):
   • Once the cakes are cooled, frost them with your preferred frosting. Chocolate ganache, cream cheese frosting, or a simple dusting of powdered sugar all work well.
10. Garnish (Optional):
    • Garnish the Miniature Chocolate Cake with chocolate shavings, berries, or additional decorations of your choice.
11. Serve and Enjoy:
    • Slice and enjoy these mini chocolate delights on their own or with a scoop of ice cream for an extra treat.

This Miniature Chocolate Cake is a quick and satisfying way to enjoy the classic indulgence of chocolate in a perfectly portioned form. Share it with someone special or savor it as a delightful solo treat!