Craving cake but don’t want a huge one sitting around? We TOTALLY get it.
Sometimes you just need a little sweet treat for two. Maybe for a special evening, a small celebration, or just because!
Making a giant cake can feel like a LOT of work, and then you have leftovers for days.
But guess what? Smaller cakes are just as FUN and delicious. Plus, they’re perfect for sharing with one other person, or enjoying all by yourself (your secret is safe with us!).
That’s why we’ve put together this list of awesome cake recipes. They’re all designed for smaller servings, so you get all the YUM without the overload. Get ready to bake something wonderful!
1. Small Batch Vanilla Cupcakes
These Small Batch Vanilla Cupcakes are unbelievably easy to make.
They’re the perfect portion when you want a sweet treat without needing a full dozen.
2. Chocolate Lava Cakes
Chocolate Lava Cakes are a rich treat, perfect for any occasion.
Each cake features a warm, gooey molten chocolate center that flows with every spoonful.
This easy recipe is simply irresistible.
3. Chocolate Lava Cake
Treat yourself to a spectacular Chocolate Lava Cake.
These individual chocolate desserts come together incredibly fast, perfect for a warm, gooey treat.
4. Lemon Lava Cake
Lemon Lava Cake delivers a delightful, zesty dessert experience with its light lemon flavor.
Each tender mini cake features a gooey white chocolate and lemon curd molten lava center, ready in under 30 minutes.
5. Chocolate Peppermint Mini Cakes
These tender and delicious Chocolate Peppermint Mini Cakes are a delightful treat. Each charming chocolate mini bundt cake is perfectly topped with creamy white chocolate buttercream frosting.
6. Mini Basque Cheesecake – Mini Burnt Cheesecake Recipe
Discover the Mini Basque Cheesecake – Mini Burnt Cheesecake Recipe, an incredibly easy way to enjoy this delightful dessert.
It boasts a luscious, creamy texture with that signature lightly burnt top.
You’ll find this irresistible mini burnt cheesecake truly a simple joy to prepare and eat.
7. Mini Red Velvet Cake
This Mini Red Velvet Cake recipe is perfect for your next small gathering. It’s truly the best mini red velvet cake recipe for creating delightful miniature red velvet cakes. You’ll love how easy it is to make these charming treats!
8. Mini Vanilla Cake – Easy Mini Cake Recipe
This Mini Vanilla Cake is an easy mini cake recipe, perfect for one or two people. It’s a delightful small batch vanilla cake, ideal as a mini birthday cake or for any special occasion. You’ll love this simple mini vanilla cake recipe.
9. Reese Lava Cake
This Reese Lava Cake is a truly rich and decadent dessert.
It features a warm chocolate cake with a gooey peanut butter filling at its center.
Enjoy this delightful treat that combines two classic flavors.
10. Gluten-Free Mini Carrot Cakes for Two
Enjoy the perfect individual treat with these Gluten-Free Mini Carrot Cakes for Two.
These small carrot cakes are wonderfully moist, tender, and packed with walnuts, raisins, and a creamy Greek yogurt cream cheese frosting.
11. Mini Chai Cupcakes
Mini Chai Cupcakes offer an irresistible homemade treat.
Each bite features a delicately textured cake and luscious buttercream, both infused with a warming chai spice mix.
These easy-to-make mini chai spice cupcakes are the perfect bite-sized delight, even for new bakers.
12. Mini Chocolate Poke Cakes
Get ready to enjoy delightful Mini Chocolate Poke Cakes, a fun and easy dessert. Each individual mini cake is incredibly moist and bursting with rich chocolate flavor. This simple recipe creates a sweet treat that everyone will adore.
13. Pumpkin Pecan Dump Cake
Get ready to enjoy this incredible Pumpkin Pecan Dump Cake. This small-batch recipe features warm fall spices and crunchy pecans, making it the perfect mini dump cake for the season.
14. Mini Pumpkin Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Icing
Savor all the classic fall flavors with this delightful Mini Pumpkin Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Icing.
This wonderful recipe is gluten-free and low-carb, perfect for a quick microwave treat.
It’s an easy way to enjoy a pumpkin cake roll anytime.
15. Peanut Butter Chocolate Lava Cakes
Indulge in our amazing Peanut Butter Chocolate Lava Cakes.
Each warm, rich lava cake hides a delicious, flowing peanut butter center.
This dessert is a dream come true for any chocolate and peanut butter lover.
16. Lunch Box Cakes
Lunch Box Cakes are the cutest mini desserts, perfect for a sweet serving for two.
These easy-to-make treats, often featuring chocolate, are a delightful way to enjoy a petite cake.
17. Coconut Clementine Mini Loaf Cakes
Coconut Clementine Mini Loaf Cakes are a delightful citrus cake, incredibly fresh and moist.
These simple treats are bursting with the vibrant taste of clementine and rich coconut cream.
They’re the perfect little orange bread for any occasion.
18. Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes
These Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes are packed with rich chocolate flavor.
A touch of cheesecake mixed into the batter makes each mini Bundt cake extra moist and delightful.
19. Cupcake In A Mug
Cupcake In A Mug offers the fastest and easiest way to enjoy a delicious dessert. This speedy microwave mug recipe creates a delightful Vanilla Mug Cake in just minutes. It’s the perfect single-serving treat for any time you crave something sweet.