There's something I don't do enough as a food blogger, and that is telling you guys which food blogs I cook from and love. I read roughly 20 food blogs weekly, and they inspire the heck out of me. I share, save, and pin their recipes in social media, but it never occurred to me to take their recipes and scale it down for you in this space.
First up, I want to praise Mel's Kitchen Cafe. I've been reading her site for years, and making her recipes for just as long, too. There is no other blogger out there that has added to my and my Mom's recipe box more than Mel. Her recipes are just winners, all around. Her recipes always work, they're always delicious, and she's known to have an eye on the clock when it comes to prep time. I'm positive that Mel is a Saint among us, as she has 5 (FIVE!) beautiful kids and finds time to blog about what she cooks for them. I whined that I didn't have time for blogging when we got two dogs; I don't know how Mel does it. But I do know that she does it well. Very, very well.
I make at least one of her recipes each week (my favorites are: enchilada pasta, sweet 'n sour chicken, one pot creamy tuna and shells, spaghetti pie, lasagna soup, and oh I could just keep going and going!). A good way to get started with Mel's recipe is to check out her 'Recipes the World Forgot' section. Too often, I pin almost every single one of her recipes, and then forget to go back and make them. When she reminds me, I'm ever so grateful.
Today? We're scaling down her fudgy chocolate chip yogurt cake. Because a one-layer cake made all in one bowl with a fudge bottom and a dose of yogurt to make me feel healthy is exactly what I want everyday at 4:00. I still eat dessert every day, ya know.
Somehow, in the process of scaling this recipe down, I ended up with a fudge middle instead of a fudge bottom. I tested it several times, and decided that I'm okay with it. Mel's recipe is flawless, and if you make the full version in a 9" cake pan, you'll get a fudge bottom. But, when I scale it down to a mini 6" cake pan to serve two, I get a fudge middle. My fault entirely. But delicious, nonetheless.
Thanks, Mel, for being your wonderful self. You keep me well-fed and constantly inspired in the kitchen. Can we please share this cake together one day?
If you are a chocolate lover, you will adore this cake!Fudge-bottomed Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 659Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 311mgCarbohydrates: 111gFiber: 6gSugar: 75gProtein: 17g
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Love Mel's blog, her recipes always rock! This cake looks like another winner! The fudge middle part sounds amazing!
Shawnna says
Yummy!! Oh I'm sure I'll love this !! I just love chocolate!!
ilana says
I was so excited when I saw this recipe! I made it last night for a small dinner party and baked it for 22 minutes, but the edges were so dry. The gooey middle was delicious, but I think the whole thing would need to be underbaked to avoid the dryness.
nancy K says
I tried this last night. It was okay but I think your chocolate cobber wins hands down over this for a gooey, fudge, delicious chocolate indulgence.
I hope you are feeling well. I am looking forward to reading that Camille has arrived!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Is it appropriate to face-plant this cake? Because I'm totally going to do that.
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
5 kids and a ‘Recipes the World Forgot‘ section (I love this!) . . I'm sold. . checking out Mel's blog today!
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says
Oooh I am excited about this recipe (saw it on IG and needed to come Pin it) and about checking out Mel's blog as I don't believe I've visited before. Honestly as a mom of 4, I don't know how anyone blogs full time with that many kids. So dang impressive. Off to check her out. Hope you are feeling well!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
Yes! I love Mel's recipes! This cake looks so fudgy and moist and perfect!
lisa says
Lovely. Cake for one.....I am sorry..2 . Thanks for the new blog to read.
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
Wow! This cake looks delicious. :D