Foryoueats: Small Chocolate Cake (6 Inch)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (63g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 1/4 cup (21g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup (60ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
• Chocolate Ganache:
• one 4-ounce (113g) quality semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate bar, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy creamorheavy whipping cream
• optional garnish: raspberries, mint, and/or sprinkles