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    Home » Gluten Free Dessert Recipes

    Mini Chocolate Cakes

    Published: Mar 10, 2021 · Modified: Jun 9, 2022 by Lee · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment .

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    This Mini Chocolate Cakes recipe is delicious decadence served up in just 5 minutes - 3 minutes to prep and 2 minutes to bake in the microwave! They’re a delectable gluten free, nut free, egg free and potentially vegan dessert that will be devoured instantly!

    Three gluten free Mini Chocolate Cakes in ramekins with whipped cream.

    For more cake recipes, try my Triple Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Chip Banana Cake and Chocolate Tea Cake.

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    • How to Make Mini Chocolate Cakes
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    • Mini Chocolate Cakes

    Reasons to Love These Cakes

    I’m fairly certain my kids want to to bake chocolate cake every single day.

    Every night, for dessert, they ask, “Did you make any cake today?!”

    Well...I may not always be able to bake a two layer chocolate cake, BUT I've got an adorable alternative: this 5-minute mini chocolate cakes recipe.

    Yes I’m serious.

    A few minutes of prep time and less than 2 minutes to cook in the microwave and BOOM...chocolate cake for dessert is served. For an added bonus, wash it down with a Vegan Hot Chocolate.

    For a quick cookie recipe, try my Cookie Mug Cake!

    The recipe could not be any simpler and contains zero butter! For cookies without butter, check out my Olive Oil Cookies or my No Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies!

    How to Make Mini Chocolate Cakes

    Here are the step by step instructions to make these cakes!

    Step 1: Whisk the Ingredients

    Whisk all the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Add in the wet and whisk until combined.

    Step 2: Scoop the Batter

    Now it’s time to scoop the batter into 3 lightly greased ramekins. To scoop, you can use a tablespoon but I like to use a cookie scoop.

    You want to put about 2.5 tablespoons or scoops into each ramekin.

    Step 3: Smooth the Batter

    Then gently smooth the tops with the back of a tiny spoon. Top them with the mini chocolate chips and pop them in the microwave.

    Step 4: Microwave

    When you put them in the microwave, put them in a group (like a Mickey Mouse formation) in the center of the microwave...instead of in a line.

    Microwave the cakes for 1 minute and 50 seconds and BOOM...instant dessert.

    These Mini Chocolate Cakes are gluten free, egg free, nut free and can easily be dairy free (vegan) by using a non dairy milk of your choice. They’re a delicious dessert that takes only 5 minutes to make. Enjoy!

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    Did you try this recipe? Please leave me a ⭐ review below!

    Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @laneandgreyfare and follow along on Pinterest, Facebook and YouTube! Enjoy!!! 

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    Gluten free Mini Chocolate Cakes in ramekins with whipped cream.

    Mini Chocolate Cakes

    Author: Lee
    This Mini Chocolate Cakes recipe is delicious decadence served up in just 5 minutes - 3 minutes to prep and 2 minutes to bake in the microwave! They’re a delectable gluten free, nut free, egg free and potentially vegan dessert that will be devoured instantly!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 minutes mins
    Total Time 7 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3 Mini Cakes
    Calories 165 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ¼ cup gluten free flour
    • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon Dutch and 1 tablespoon Dark
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
    • Pinch of kosher salt
    • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons milk of choice
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon 3 teaspoons mini allergy friendly chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Grease 3 ramekins with vegetable oil and set aside. 
    • Using a whisk, mix the gluten free flour, the cocoa powder, the baking powder, the granulated sugar, the light brown sugar and the salt together in a medium bowl. 
    • Whisk in the milk of choice, vegetable oil and the vanilla.  
    • Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, scoop about 2.5 tablespoons of batter into each ramekin. Smooth the tops with the back of a small spoon and top each one with 1 teaspoon of the mini chocolate chips. 
    • Pop all 3 ramekins in the microwave at the same time, in a Mickey Mouse formation, not in a line. 
    • Microwave on high for 1 minute and 50 seconds or until the cake top kind of springs back at you when gently poked. 
    • Carefully remove them from the microwave...the ramekins will be hot! 
    • Top with whipped cream and/or chocolate syrup and enjoy!  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 58mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 33IUCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    1. John

      May 02, 2022 at 5:05 pm

      5 stars
      If you need a quick and easy way to make a cake, this is it! So quick! So easy! So delicious!

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