Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup milk
Chocolate Ganache
1 ounce semisweet chocolate chips, chopped
4 tbsp Heavy whipping cream
Fresh Berries (optional)
Powdered Sugar (optional)
Instructions:
For the cake
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit
Take a 4-inch round cake pan,line the bottom with parchment paper and grease the sides with butter
In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa, set aside.
Add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl
Microwave on high in 30second increments, stirring in between until melted
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 to 5 minutes
Add the eggs to the butter and sugar, while beating add the milk and mix well
Fold in the flour mix and chocolate into the butter mix
Fold until well mixed and the batter is smooth
Pour the batter into the prepared 4-inch cake pan
Bake for 30 minutes
Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes
Turn the cake onto a wire cooling rack and remove the parchment paper
Allow to cool completely
Make the Chocolate Ganache:
Place heavy cream in bowl and microwave until very hot, almost boiling for about 1-2 minutes
Add chocolate chips to heavy cream & let stand 1-2 minutes
Whisk until smooth and the chocolate is completely melted
Pour the chocolate ganache over the cake, making sure to cover the entire cake
Decorate the cake with powdered sugar & berries, if desired