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Mini Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Frosting & Crispies

The perfect dessert for two!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

CAKE

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

FROSTING

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate melted
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder

TOPPING

  • 1/2 cup chocolate crispies

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray two or three ramekins (depending on the size you have) with cooking spray, then line the bottom with a round piece of parchment paper.
  • In a medium size bowl, beat together the butter and sugar with a hand mixer until smooth.
  • Add the egg and vanilla, beating until well combined.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and baking soda.
  • Add half of the flour mixture to the batter, beating for a few seconds before stirring in half of the milk and vinegar.
  • Add the remaining dry ingredients, then beat the remaining milk.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the ramekins and bake for 30 minutes, or until a inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Flip the mini cakes onto a cooling rack and allow them to completely cool before frosting.
  • To make the chocolate buttercream, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the melted chocolate and cocoa powder a little at a time.
  • Keeping mixing until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
  • Once the cakes have completely cooled, assemble the cakes with frosting between each layer.
  • Press the crispies onto the sides of the cake and decorate as desired!
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