Easy Air Fryer Mini Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 thirds cup White Sugar
• 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 0.25 cup Cocoa Powder
• 0.25 cup Oil
• 0.25 cup Buttermilk
• 1 large Egg
• 3 tablespoons Hot Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Cake Batter Extract (Notes: optional)

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat the air fryer to 330F (165C).
2. 2
   Wrap a 7 inch cake pan with a foil strip with a damp paper towel inside. Then, line the inside of the pan with parchment paper.
3. 3
   Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in a large bowl.
4. 4
   In another large mixing bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, oil, vanilla extract, and cake batter extract. Then, add the sugar and whisk for about 1 minute. Add the flour mixture and whisk again to combine. Gradually add the hot water while continuing to whisk.
5. 5
   Pour the cake batter into the cake pan and cover it with aluminum foil. Pierce a few holes in it to allow steam to escape. Air fry for 40-45 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for 4-5 more minutes. Insert a toothpick into the middle of the cake; if it comes out with a few moist crumbs, the cake is ready.
6. 6
   Remove the cake from the air fryer and serve.

Tips & Variations:

• Don’t overmix the batter.
• Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
• Let the cake cool before removing it from the pan.
• Add espresso powder for a richer flavor.
• Serve with ice cream for a delicious dessert.
• Experiment with different extracts for unique flavors.