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Chocolate Royale Mini Cakes

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 8 mini cakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Chocolate Royale Mini Cakes are rich, moist, and indulgent bite-sized desserts with deep cocoa flavor and a tender crumb, perfect for both casual gatherings and elegant occasions.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 4 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your mini cake molds or muffin pan.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Whisk together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and salt in one bowl. In another, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla, and melted chocolate until smooth.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Slowly add the wet mixture into the dry, stirring until just combined, then pour into prepared molds.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Fill each mold about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Finishing Touches: Let the cakes cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate glaze.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Plate each cake beautifully and savor every bite.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
  • Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps in the batter.
  • Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini cake
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: chocolate mini cakes, Chocolate Royale, French dessert, individual cakes, easy chocolate cake