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These Mini Chocolate Fudge Cakes with whipped cream, rich ganache, and chocolate shavings are the ultimate indulgence you didn’t know you needed today. Moist, melty, and made to impress—get ready to wow everyone at your next gathering!
RECIPE: Mini Chocolate Fudge Cakes with Whipped Cream & Ganache
Ingredients:
For the cakes:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup hot water
For the whipped cream:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the ganache:
1/2 cup heavy cream
100g dark chocolate (chopped)
Topping:
Dark chocolate shavings
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
2. In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
4. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture. Mix in hot water last until smooth.
5. Fill muffin tins 3/4 full and bake for 18–22 mins. Let cool completely.
6. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
7. Make ganache: Heat cream to simmer, pour over chopped chocolate, wait 1 min, then stir until smooth.
8. Assemble: Top each cake with a dollop of whipped cream, pour over ganache, and sprinkle chocolate shavings.
TIP: Chill before serving for an even fudgier bite!
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