Chocolate Raspberry Mini Cakes
Delightful mini cakes with rich chocolate flavor and fresh raspberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour For the cake base.
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder For the chocolate flavor.
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs At room temperature.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk At room temperature.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened For the buttercream frosting.
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream Adjust for desired consistency.
Ganache Ingredients
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup heavy cream For the ganache.
Garnish Ingredients
- as needed Fresh raspberries For decoration.
- as needed Chocolate shavings For decoration.
- optional Edible flowers For an elegant touch.
Instructions
Preparation and Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line six 4-inch mini cake pans or use a muffin-top style cake mold.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Slowly mix in the hot coffee.
- Divide the batter evenly into the pans and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cakes cool completely.
Frosting and Ganache Preparation
- Beat the butter until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder gradually, then mix in vanilla and heavy cream until fluffy and smooth.
- Make the ganache by heating the heavy cream until warm, then pour over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 1 minute and stir until glossy.
- Pipe chocolate frosting onto each cooled cake.
- Spoon ganache over the tops, letting it drip naturally down the sides.
Decoration
- Decorate with fresh raspberries, chocolate shavings, and tiny edible flowers.
- Chill for about 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor. Consider mixing some raspberry puree into the frosting for a stronger flavor. For variations, replace the raspberries with strawberries or cherries.