This Chocolate Cake for Two recipe will have you raving to your friends and family. Don’t you ever crave chocolate cake but you don’t want to make a huge cake that will end up going to waste? This dessert for two is perfect for those occasions when you’re craving something sweet, but you don’t want the hassle of making something big. Perfectly portioned for you and a loved one, this moist cake is topped with a smooth and creamy ganache topping. Let's satisfy your sweet tooth with this recipe!
Ingredients for Chocolate Cake for Two
For the Cake:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- Dash of vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons boiling water (I heat mine in the microwave until it’s bubbling)
For the Ganache:
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions for Chocolate Cake for Two
Step 1: Preparing the Cake
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray two 6-ounce ramekins with cooking spray and place them on a baking sheet.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, egg yolk, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Pour Boiling Water: Gradually pour in the boiling water and stir until the batter is smooth.
- Divide Batter: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared ramekins.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet with the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Step 2: Making the Ganache
- Heat Heavy Cream: Heat the heavy cream in the microwave until very hot, about 1 minute.
- Mix with Chocolate Chips: Add the milk chocolate chips to the hot heavy cream and stir until the chocolate is melted and a smooth ganache forms.
Step 3: Serving and Enjoying
- Pour Ganache: Once the cakes are done baking, pour the warm ganache over the top of each cake.
- Serve Warm: Serve the cakes warm, allowing the ganache to melt slightly into the cake.
- Indulge: Grab a spoon and dig into this treat with your loved one!
Indulge!
This truly is the perfect treat for two. Surprise your partner or friend by treating them to this dessert. I promise it doesn’t disappoint and it will help you win people over 😉
Other small-batch recipes you should try:
- Single Serve Brownie
- Chocolate Lava Cake for Two
- Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- Edible Brownie Batter
- Edible Oreo Cookie Dough
Chocolate Cake for Two
Perfectly portioned for you and a loved one, this moist chocolate cake for two is topped with a smooth and creamy ganache topping.
Equipment
- 2 Ramekins
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- Dash of vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon boiling water
For the Ganache:
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray 2 6-ounce ramekins with cooking spray and set them on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cocoa powder, egg yolk, milk, vegetable oil and vanilla. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and combine. Lastly, pour in the boiling water and stir.
- Divide evenly between the two ramekins and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
For the Ganache:
- Heat the heavy cream in the microwave until it’s very hot (about 1 minute).
- Add the milk chocolate chips to the hot heavy cream and stir until smooth and a runny ganache starts to form. Pour on top of the warm cake and enjoy!
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