MINI CHOCOLATE CAKES WITH DARK-CHOCOLATE GANACHE
Bake these little cakes one to two days ahead, so their rich, chocolaty flavor has a chance to bloom. The ganache can be made one week ahead and stored in the refrigerator; rewarm it over a saucepan of simmering water or in the microwave just until loose and pourable. The cakes can be assembled and stored at room temperature up to four hours. For an expert tutorial from Martha on how to make chocolate curls, go to marthastewart.com/chocolate-curls.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 2h
Yield Makes about 56 mini cakes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cakes: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush mini muffin tins with butter, then dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess. Melt chocolate, stirring until smooth, in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water; remove from heat and let cool. Stir together cocoa powder and hot water in a small bowl until a smooth, loose paste forms; set aside.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Beat together butter and sugars with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low and beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until incorporated. Beat in vanilla, cocoa mixture, and melted chocolate. Beat in half of flour mixture, then sour cream. Beat in remaining flour mixture just until combined, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons batter into each mini muffin cup. Bake until puffed and a toothpick inserted into center of cakes comes out with moist crumbs attached, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cakes cool in tins 5 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to let cool completely.
- Ganache: Bring cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over high heat. Place chocolate in a small bowl. Pour cream over chocolate, let stand 1 minute, then stir until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Assembly: Pour 1 teaspoon ganache over each cake. Let stand until ganache is set, about 30 minutes. Shave block chocolate with a peeler and place curls on top of cakes.
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Peter Wakely
[email protected]These cakes are absolutely divine! I will definitely be making them again and again.
Md.ismail Haque
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cakes are moist and flavorful, and the ganache is rich and decadent.
Philani Mhlanga
[email protected]These cakes are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and they always impress my guests.
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[email protected]I made these cakes for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
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[email protected]These cakes are so cute and they taste even better than they look. I will definitely be making these again.
AQSA Jan
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to make these cakes because I'm not a very experienced baker, but they turned out great! They were easy to make and they tasted delicious.
SR Rubel
[email protected]These cakes are amazing! The chocolate flavor is so rich and the ganache is to die for.
maxine stright
[email protected]I've made these cakes several times now and they are always a hit. They are so delicious and everyone loves them.
ben chaoula mohamed abderazak
[email protected]I love these cakes! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Memo Eles
[email protected]These cakes are so moist and flavorful. The ganache is rich and creamy. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Shahram Bashir
[email protected]I made these cakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them! They are so easy to make and the ganache is amazing.
Advocate Jahangir Alam Sumonto
[email protected]These mini chocolate cakes were a huge hit at my dinner party! They were so rich and decadent, and the dark chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.