Decadent Mini Chocolate Cake Bites
These mini chocolate cake bites are quick, easy, and packed with rich chocolate flavor, perfect for a small indulgence without the fuss of a full cake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini cake bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (180 ml) hot water
- ½ tsp instant coffee powder (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your mini muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until no lumps remain.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with granulated sugar until well combined. Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
- Add hot water and instant coffee powder (if using) to the wet mixture and stir well to bloom the cocoa flavor.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing. The batter will be thin.
- Spoon the batter evenly into mini muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and fluffier texture. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bites tender. Let hot water cool slightly before adding to prevent curdling. Check baking time closely to avoid drying out. Grease mini muffin tins well or use liners to prevent sticking. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. For dairy-free or vegan, substitute butter with coconut oil and eggs with flax eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Protein: 2
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