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You don’t need a whole bag of flour—or even more than a cup—to make an amazing homemade dessert! I rounded up some of my favorite easy desserts made with 1 cup of flour or less, including cakes, brownies, cookies, fruit desserts, and more.
Whether you’re running low on flour or simply want to bake something smaller, these recipes prove you can still make a delicious from-scratch dessert with what you have. Most call for simple baking staples you may already have in your pantry, so there’s no need for a special trip to the store.
If chocolate is what you’re craving, start with my mini chocolate cake. It’s rich, moist, and perfect when you want homemade chocolate cake without making a full-sized version. Or try my brownies for two for an easy chocolate dessert that makes just enough to satisfy the craving.
There are plenty of other options, too! Bake up a warm mini cookie skillet, make an apple crumble for two, or try my mini blueberry crumble when you want something fruity. So if you look in your pantry and realize there’s barely any flour left in the bag, don’t worry—you can still make dessert!
1 Cup Of Flour Or Less Desserts
If you’re low on flour but still craving a dessert then one of these desserts is the answer! These desserts all use flour but only 1 cup or less!
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Mini Chocolate Cake
This mini chocolate cake is a moist 6-inch chocolate cake topped with fluffy chocolate buttercream. An easy small cake perfect for four servings.
This mini cookie skillet is made with brown butter and plenty of chocolate chips for a rich, gooey chocolate chip cookie baked right in a small cast iron skillet. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an easy small batch dessert for two.
These brownies for two are rich, fudgy, and packed with chocolate flavor. Baked in two individual ramekins with melty chocolate chips, they’re the perfect small batch dessert when you’re craving brownies but don’t need a whole pan.
These single serve chocolate chip cookies make just two large, soft and chewy cookies loaded with chocolate chips. Made with melted butter and no mixer, they’re perfect when you’re craving homemade chocolate chip cookies without making a whole batch.
This small apple cobbler has tender cinnamon-spiced apples baked underneath a soft, buttery cobbler topping. Baked in a loaf pan, this easy apple cobbler makes just 2–4 servings.
This easy small batch focaccia recipe is made in a loaf pan! And it's a no-knead bread recipe so the dough mixes up quickly! Made with just six simple ingredients.
Small batch chocolate cupcakes with chocolate buttercream frosting that are so easy to make. This cupcake recipe makes a perfect 6 cupcakes for a small get together!
These small batch vanilla cupcakes make just 5 cupcakes. This small-batch vanilla cupcakes recipe are topped with a vanilla buttercream frosting! Perfect for small gatherings!
Tiramisu is a perfect show-stopping dessert with a delicious mascarpone cheese mixture, strong espresso, and lady fingers topped with unsweetened cocoa powder. There is no baking involved in this tiramisu recipe!
This easy apple crisp with oat topping made with apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon comes together quickly and easily using just one mixing bowl! Serve warm and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it's the easiest Fall dessert to serve during the holidays!
