6 in (15 cm) Chocolate Cake with Marshmallow Creme Frosting

In the mood for cake, yet don't need a huge layer cake? Get a 6" round cake pan and try this recipe, it's very tasty and easy! The frosting is great--it really makes the cake (which is good on its own, though). The only modifications I made were the baking time (which is likely just a difference in pan the original recipe used and/or oven), and the sprinkles I used for topping. 10/10 rating for this cake :)

Here is my video of making / trying out the recipe: https://youtu.be/CLsIKkt3Wz4

Original recipe post here: https://bakeorbreak.com/2020/12/6-inch-chocolate-cake/

Ingredients:

for the cake--

3/4 c. (90g) all-purpose flour

1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 tsp. baking powder

1/8 tsp. baking soda

1/8 tsp. salt

1/4 c. unsalted butter, softened

1/4 c. sugar

1/4 c. light brown sugar (packed)

1 large egg

1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

1/4 c. + 1 T. buttermilk

for the frosting--

1/3 c. unsalted butter, softened

1/3 c. powdered sugar, sifted

1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

1/3 c. marshmallow creme

optional: sprinkles for topping/decoration

Directions:

1. Prepare the pan: grease and flour a 6" (15 cm) round baking pan. Cut a circle of parchment to line the bottom of the pan. Grease the parchment on the side that faces up and place in pan. Heat oven to 350°F.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a medium bowl (or bowl of a stand mixer), use an electric mixer to beat together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar, until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.

5. Using low speed, alternate mixing in a third of the reserved dry mixture and half of the buttermilk at a time until all are combined.

6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-40 min, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (I had to go 40 min).

7. Cool cake in pan for 15 min, then remove from pan and transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

8. Prepare the frosting: in a medium bowl (or bowl of a stand mixer), use an electric mixer to beat together all 4 frosting ingredients until well combined and smooth. 

9. Spread atop cake and, if desired, top with sprinkles. Enjoy!

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