Description
Indulge in these delightful mini cakes with velvety chocolate layers and luscious strawberry filling, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup strawberry filling (made from fresh strawberries and sugar)
- Whipped cream or chocolate ganache for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease mini cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter until fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until smooth.
- Combine the dry mixture into the wet mixture gently to avoid overmixing.
- Fill the mini cake pans about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, testing doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for a few minutes and then transfer to wire racks.
- Prepare for filling by leveling the tops and hollowing slightly.
- Fill with strawberry filling and top with whipped cream or chocolate ganache.
Notes
These mini cakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mini cakes, strawberry, chocolate, dessert, baking