Best 10 20 Minute Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with our collection of 20-minute chocolate cake recipes. These delectable treats are not just any ordinary cakes; they are masterpieces that combine rich chocolate flavors with moist and fluffy textures. From classic chocolate cakes to unique variations like lava cakes and mousse cakes, our recipes offer a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these recipes are designed for ease and convenience, allowing you to whip up a mouthwatering chocolate cake in just 20 minutes. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S CHOCOLATE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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This is hands-down my all-time favorite cake! I fell in love making it after my grandmother shared the recipe with me. This cake is super quick, easy, and fun to make! Definitely recommend this for first time bakers and anyone else who would love to take a bite out of a delicious chocolate Texas sheet cake.

Provided by Bekah Miller

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup salted butter
1 cup water
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter
6 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15-inch cake pan.
  • Combine butter, water, and cocoa powder for cake in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until butter has melted and mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, mix flour, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Beat buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl.
  • Add melted butter mixture to the flour mixture, then add buttermilk-egg mixture and beat until thoroughly combined. Pour into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove cake from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine butter, milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract for the frosting in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until butter melts, then stir in powdered sugar. Spread frosting over the warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 169.6 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

WORLD'S BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE



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The recipe for this cake, adapted from "Sweet" by Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh, first appeared in an article written about Ms. Goh when she ran her cafe, the Mortar & Pestle, in Melbourne, Australia. Rather intimidatingly for her, the headline for the article was "World's Best Chocolate Cake." It could actually be called lots of things: "world's easiest cake," possibly, requiring nothing more than one large bowl to make it all in. Or "most versatile cake," given that it can be served without icing and just a light dusting of cocoa powder, or dressed up to the nines, as it is here, with a thin layer of chocolate ganache and served with espresso cinnamon mascarpone cream. In the Ottolenghi shops in London, it is smaller and goes by the name Take-Home Chocolate Cake, designed to be shared by four people after a meal. This larger version is no less delicious, and keeps well for four to five days. As with any baking project, you should weigh your ingredients in grams for the best results.

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons/250 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks plus 1 1/2 tablespoons), at room temperature and cut into 3/4-inch/2-centimeter cubes, plus extra for greasing the pan
7 ounces/200 grams dark chocolate (70 percent cocoa solids), chopped into 3/4-inch/2-centimeter pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules, dissolved in 1 1/2 cups/350 milliliters boiling water
1 1/4 cups/250 grams granulated sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons/240 grams self-rising flour (see note)
1/3 cup/30 grams Dutch-processed cocoa powder, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons, for dusting
1/4 teaspoon salt
7 ounces/200 grams dark chocolate (70 percent cocoa solids), broken or chopped roughly into 3/4-inch/2-centimeter pieces
3/4 cup/180 milliliters heavy cream
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon/375 milliliters heavy cream
3/4 cup/190 grams mascarpone
Scraped seeds of 1/2 vanilla pod
2 1/2 teaspoons finely ground espresso
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit/170 degrees Celsius. Grease a 9-inch/23-centimeter round springform pan with butter and line with parchment paper, then set aside.
  • Make the cake: Place butter, chocolate and hot coffee in a large heatproof bowl and mix well until everything is melted, combined and smooth. Whisk in sugar by hand until dissolved. Add eggs and vanilla extract and whisk again until thoroughly combined and smooth. Sift flour, cocoa powder and salt together into a bowl and then whisk this into the melted chocolate mixture. The batter here is liquid, but don't think you have missed something; this is how it should be.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour, or until the cake is cooked and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few dry crumbs attached. The top will form a crust and crack a little, but don't worry, this is expected. Leave the cake to cool for 20 minutes before removing from the pan, then set aside until completely cool.
  • Make the chocolate ganache, if desired: Place chocolate pieces in a food processor, process until fine and set aside. Combine cream and corn syrup in a small pan and place over medium-high heat. As soon as bubbles begin to appear (just before it comes to a boil), remove from the heat. Get the food processor running again, with the chocolate still inside, and pour in the hot cream in a steady stream. Process for 10 seconds, then add butter. Continue to process until mixture is shiny and smooth. (You can also make the ganache by hand; just make sure the chocolate is chopped fairly finely before adding the cream mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until almost melted, then add the butter. Stir again until the ganache is smooth.)
  • Use a rubber spatula to scrape the ganache into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, with the plastic actually touching the top of the ganache. Set aside until it has set to the consistency you want. If you want a thin layer to spread over the cake, it can be poured over while liquid so that you get an even, light and shiny coating. For a thicker ganache with a spreading consistency, leave it for about 2 hours at room temperature. (The ganache can be stored at room temperature, providing it's not too warm, for 3 days or kept in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It can also be frozen, although it will lose a bit of its shine when defrosted.)
  • Make the espresso cinnamon mascarpone cream, if desired: Place all the ingredients in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat for 1 to 2 minutes, until soft peaks form.
  • Peel the parchment from the cake and discard. Transfer to a serving platter and spread the ganache, if using, on top of the cake. Slice into wedges, divide the cake among plates and, if using, spoon the mascarpone cream alongside. With or without icing, the cake will keep well for 4 to 5 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 914, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 40 grams, Sodium 565 milligrams, Sugar 35 grams, TransFat 1 gram

20 MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Provided by Marvin Croom

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 stick butter
2 c sugar
4 1/2 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 c all purpose flour
2 eggs
1/2 Tbsp hot water
1/2 c buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients well.
  • 2. Bake in sheet pan for 20 minutes at 350.
  • 3. Frost cake with Boiled Icing.

TWENTY-MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE



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I often make this quick cake in summer when I don't want the oven to be on too long. My husband, two children and I especially enjoy it after a long day of haying.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup water
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup whole milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter with water and cocoa. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. beat in the chocolate mixture; stir in the remaining ingredients. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the first four frosting ingredients. Stir in nuts. Pour over warm cake; spread to cover cake.

Nutrition Facts :

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKES



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Need to pull off a feat of dessert magic to impress your guests? These molten chocolate cakes will do the trick every time! While many might think chocolate lava cake is the domain of restaurant chefs only, it is truly doable in your home kitchen, with common ingredients. All you need is the right molten lava cake recipe to walk you through the steps and you'll be turning out gooey chocolatey wonders at every dinner party you host!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Unsweetened baking cocoa
6 oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter
3 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
Additional powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Grease bottoms and sides of six (6-oz) custard cups with shortening; dust with cocoa. In 2-quart saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring frequently. Cool slightly.
  • In large bowl, beat whole eggs and egg yolks with wire whisk or eggbeater until well blended. Beat in 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar. Beat in melted chocolate mixture and flour. Divide batter evenly among custard cups. Place cups on cookie sheet with sides.
  • Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until sides are set and centers are still soft (tops will be puffed and cracked). Let stand 3 minutes. Run small knife or metal spatula along sides of cakes to loosen. Immediately place heatproof serving plate upside down over each cup; turn plate and cup over. Remove cup. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 235 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 46 g, TransFat 1 g

CINNAMON CHOCOLATE CAKE



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A healthy hint of cinnamon gives this chocolate cake an extra step up over the expected sheet cake. Its sweet frosting is full of crunchy pecans. -Victor Clifford, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup water
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter
6 tablespoons 2% milk
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the butter, oil and chocolate. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat. Add the water; pour into a mixing bowl. Cool to room temperature. Beat in the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to the chocolate mixture alternately with buttermilk. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Remove to a wire rack. , In a small saucepan, combine the butter, milk and chocolate. Cook and stir over low heat until the chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth; fold in pecans. Spread over warm cake. If desired, sprinkle with additional chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

20 MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE



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THIS RECIPE WAS GIVEN TO ME BY AN OLDER LADY WHEN I WAS JUST A YOUNG BRIDE.I HAVE BEEN MAKING IT FOR SOME 40 YEARS AND MY HUSBAND STILL LOVES IT. THANKS MISS NITA! ps. Miss Nita thought that the only butter or margarine you should bake with was "Land of Lakes" but I have used others and this cake still taste good.

Provided by Judy Welch

Categories     Chocolate

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 c FLOUR
2 c SUGAR
2 stick BUTTER
1 c WATER
4 Tbsp CHOCOLATE- Hershey's Coco Unsweetened (good sized heaping tablespoons full)
2 ea EGGS
1/2 c BUTTERMILK
1 tsp SODA
1 tsp VANILLA EXTRACT
ICING INGREDIENTS AS FOLLOWS:
1 stick BUTTER
4 Tbsp CHOCOLATE (heaping tablespoons full)
6 Tbsp MILK
1 box POWDER SUGAR -1 LB. SIZE- (sifted)
1 tsp VANILLA EXTRACT

Steps:

  • 1. -Combine the flour and sugar set aside. Heat the 2 sticks butter, 1 cup of water and 4 tbls. chocolate to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. -Add the flour and sugar to the hot mixture and stir in the Eggs,Buttermilk,Soda and Vanilla. -Pour into a 11 x 16 inch pan and cook for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. (I have used a 9 X 13 inch pan, but had to cook it a little longer. Use toothpick to test for doneness).
  • 2. The icing should be cooked as follows: Melt 1 stick butter, 4 tbls. chocolate and 6 tablespoons of milk over the heat until hot. Add this liquid to 1 box of sifted powder sugar and add 1 tsp. vanilla. Pour over the hot cake. (if too thick add a couple tsp. of milk and mix well.)

20 MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE



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My mother made this cake for many family gatherings. I loved it as a child and still love it as an adult.

Provided by AMBER MILLER

Categories     Cakes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 c sifted flour,
2 c granulated sugar
1 stick margarine
1/2 c shortening
4 Tbsp cocoa, unsweetened powder
1 c water
1/2 c milk, sour
1 tsp baking soda
2 eggs
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 stick margarine
4 Tbsp cocoa, unsweetened powder
4-6 Tbsp milk, whole
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c chopped nuts of choice (pecans or walnuts)
1 lb powder sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Sift 2 cups flour into a bowl with 2 cups of sugar.
  • 2. Mix in a sauce pan 1 stick margarine, 1/2 cup shortening, 4 Tablespoons cocoa unsweetened powder,1 cup water.dry ingredients.
  • 3. Bring to a boil then pour over dry ingredients. Mix well then add: 1/2 cup sour milk, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • 4. Mix well then pour over well buttered , floured large sheet cake pan 1 inch deep. Bake 20 minutes at 400 degree's. I sometimes use powdered unsweetened cocoa instead of flour to coat the pan.
  • 5. Icing: Bring just to a boil, 1 stick margarine, 4 Tablespoons cocoa unsweetened powder, 4-6 Tablespoons milk, 1 pound powder sugar, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 cup chopped nuts of choice-optional. Beat until smooth with a spoon. Ice cake while hot. Let sit over night.

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



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Meet the Cook: The biggest compliment I've ever gotten on this cake might have come when I baked it for my son's 11th birthday party last fall. The children were full after eating pizza, veggies and dip, etc. - but each of them asked for seconds! -Dianne Medwid, Dauphin, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup water
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ICING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring butter, cocoa and water to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat. Add to dry ingredients and mix well. , In a small bowl, beat eggs. Add buttermilk and vanilla; mix well. Stir into cocoa mixture. Pour into a greased 15x10-x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring the butter, cocoa and milk to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; add sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Spread over hot cake; immediately sprinkle with nuts. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

NEVER-FAIL BUTTERMILK-CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Grandma Emogene's recipe for a buttermilk-chocolate cake.

Provided by Karen B

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
⅔ cup cocoa
2 large eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15-inch baking pan.
  • Combine flour, sugar, oil, buttermilk, cocoa, eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add boiling water and mix well. Pour into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue to bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 328.4 mg, Sugar 25.9 g

Tips:

  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate or cocoa powder with a higher percentage of cacao.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To make sure your cake is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • For a smooth and creamy frosting, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Then, gradually add the cocoa powder and milk, beating until well combined.
  • You can decorate the cake with any type of toppings you like, such as chocolate chips, sprinkles, or fresh berries.
  • This cake is best served fresh, but it can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This 20-minute chocolate cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give this 20-minute chocolate cake a try.

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