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Heavenly Chocolate Ganache Mini Cakes

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Moist and rich chocolate mini cakes topped with a glossy dark chocolate ganache. Finished with minimalist garnishes like a raspberry or chocolate curl, these elegant desserts melt in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup hot coffee or espresso
  • 200 g high-quality dark chocolate (Callebaut Callets or similar)
  • 200 ml heavy cream
  • Optional: Chocolate shavings or curls
  • Optional: Fresh raspberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini cake pan or muffin pan with silicone baking mats or lightly grease.
  2. In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Add buttermilk and hot coffee. Mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until smooth.
  5. Fill the mini cake molds about ¾ full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. To make ganache, heat cream in a saucepan until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 1 minute, then whisk until smooth.
  7. Once cakes are fully cooled, pour ganache over each one, allowing it to gently coat the top and sides.
  8. Let ganache set slightly, then garnish with chocolate shavings or a single raspberry on top if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure cakes are fully cooled before applying ganache for best texture and appearance.
  • Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer, smoother ganache.
  • Ganache can be poured or piped depending on desired look.
  • For cleaner edges, place cakes on a wire rack over parchment when glazing.
  • These cakes can be made a day ahead and stored chilled.

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