Chocolate cake for two made in ramekins started out as a craving, as most good things do.
You'll be happy to know that I have fully dedicated myself to scaling down all the cake recipes into ramekins to serve two. This chocolate cake for two version was easy, and the lemon cake for two was super fun (because lemon is my favorite flavor!). I followed those with funfetti cake for two, and I'm just going to keep going. I hope you won't mind.
We all have those ramekins in our cabinet that we think are only good for creme brulee. While they are so very good for creme brulee, we can do better. Even though lemon creme brulee is my favorite, we can enjoy so many more desserts in ramekins...like small portions of cake!
If you were unfamiliar with my life calling, it's this: baking small desserts so you can bake and eat dessert every day. It's a sweet life, you should join me.
I should let you know that these cakes are good on their own, without frosting, but if you're going to take the extra minute to stir together the frosting, grab the sprinkles, too.
You should also know that there's absolutely no shame in eating both ramekins of chocolate cake for two yourself. When I was in the testing phase of this recipe, the first time I finally nailed it, I ate both ramekins.
Then, I strapped the baby into her stroller to walk it off, and let me tell you: chocolate cake will seriously fuel your work-out. I use a small amount of coffee in this cake (because coffee and chocolate love each other forever), and I like to think the caffeine gave me a work-out boost. Basically, I'm in the running to become a life coach: eat cake, work out, repeat.
I like to think these little chocolate cakes in ramekins will be there for you in your time of chocolate need.
A few notes before we get to the recipe:
-These are the exact ramekins I use.
-This mini baking sheet is helpful, as I don't recommend placing the ramekins directly on oven racks.
-This recipe uses just an egg yolk; be sure to check out my recipes to use up the leftover egg white
More Favorites from Dessert for Two
Chocolate Cake (for two)
Small chocolate cake for two people baked in two ramekins.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 (heaping) tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons neutral oil
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon warm coffee (or water)
For the frosting:
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 (heaping) tablespoon cocoa powder
- milk (or coffee), as needed
- sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- First, spray 2 6-ounce ramekins very well with cooking spray, and set them on a mini baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and pinch of salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, milk, oil, vanilla, and coffee (or water).
- Add the dry ingredients in two batches to the wet ingredients, and stir gently to combine.
- Divide the mixture between the two ramekins.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the cakes cool, make the frosting: whisk together all ingredients, adding more coffee or milk to thin it out to a pourable consistency. Sprinkles!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 415Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 196mgSodium: 315mgCarbohydrates: 63gFiber: 1gSugar: 40gProtein: 12g
Shawnna Griffin says
hey girl- this looks so yummy! Y'all have a great weekend!
Sara @ Cake Over Steak says
"Eat cake, work out, repeat" is totally my life's motto. Before when I've said it, it sounds more like, "go for a run, eat cookies." But it's the same principle. I need these little cakes in my life!! You're my favorite.
Brynne says
Thrilled to find this recipe! The link for the ramekins doesn't work though. What size are we looking at?
Nancy k says
Oh my gosh...I made these little delights last evening and I had to log this morning on to leave a comment.
I was in heaven eating my little cake. It was perfectly delicious and perfectly sized.
Somehow, it is different than a cupcake...perhaps a bit more dense, a bit more decadent...not sure but I can't wait to polish of the second one later today.
Looking forward to all the future variations...especially a funetti cake for two.
Alexa | The Basil & Cinnamon Sagas says
Oh, bless you Christina for this recipe! I love everything about the idea of chocolate cakes in ramekins. Little, personalized chocolate cakes. SO much love!
Kathy says
So next time I may wait for the cake to cool and actually put frosting on. No matter. Bailey's works fine as an accompaniment. Such a great go to recipe!
Ann says
Hi, These look delicious, can't wait to make them.
One inconsistency: your recipe calls for two 6 ounce ramekins, but the Amazon link to "the exact ramekins" you use, leads to 4 ounce ramekins. Which size is correct? Thanks, beautiful blog.
Erica says
Alike, it will be amazing! A cacao will give taste of chocolate, coffee - sensuality.
Sandra says
I've made these twice...delicious! My ramekins were larger (8oz?) but the cakes still came out beautifully...left room on top for a scoop of vanilla ice cream after a quick dusting of powdered shower instead of the frosting! FYI: the link for the ramekins are for the 4oz size not 6oz (same with the link on funfetti ramekin cake).
Jenny says
This is my new favorite dessert. These are perfect to make fresh any time I have a sweet tooth (which has been every night since discovering this recipe). I love how simple and perfect they are.