Mini Chocolate Cake Recipe
This mini chocolate cake recipe is absolutely amazing! Its a rich dessert that will be a highlight of a valentines dinner, or can be used for smash cakes!
Servings 5
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 pkg. white cake mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup water
Chocolate Espresso Icing
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp. espresso scant
- 2 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Chocolate Cake
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, sourcream, eggs oil, and water. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Add cocoa and mix for another minute.
- Bake at 350 degrees on a oiled baking sheet for 20-25 minutes, or until you can stick a toothpick in the center and it comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
- Once it is cool, cut out 15 circles with a round cookie cutter. Frost in-between the layers, and sprinkle powdered sugar over it. Garnish with fresh fruit! Serve!
Chocolate Espresso Buttercream
- Whip softened butter till creamy. Add the powdered sugar and mix till it comes together.
- Next add the cocoa and espresso. (Do not add espresso until it is completely cooled off!)
- Add heavy whipping cream until it's the right consistency.