Chocolate Cake for One
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A rich little chocolate cake made with one egg white and baked in a ramekin, finished with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons salted butter melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg white
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- Powdered sugar for finishing
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
Directions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and butter a 10-ounce ramekin.
- In a bowl, whisk the melted butter, sugar, egg white, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir until almost combined. Add the cream and stir just until smooth.
- Scrape the batter into the ramekin and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let it cool on a rack for 5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar. Eat it from the ramekin or turn it out onto a plate.
Nutrition
Serving: 223g | Calories: 806kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 641mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 1720IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 2.8mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); egg white counted as raw egg white (one large white 33 g). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.