Best 3 Champion Chocolate Cake Recipes

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with our Champion Chocolate Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This decadent cake boasts a moist and fluffy chocolate sponge, generously layered with rich chocolate ganache and coated in a velvety chocolate glaze. Each bite is a celebration of chocolate indulgence, leaving you craving for more.

In addition to the classic Champion Chocolate Cake, we offer a tantalizing array of chocolate cake variations to satisfy every palate. For those who prefer a lighter texture, our Chocolate Chiffon Cake is a delightful option, combining fluffy chiffon sponge with a luscious chocolate frosting. If you're a fan of intense chocolate flavors, our Flourless Chocolate Torte is a must-try, featuring a dense and fudgy texture that will transport you to chocolate heaven.

For those with a sweet tooth and a love for nuts, our Chocolate Pecan Cake is a divine choice. This cake combines a moist chocolate cake with layers of crunchy pecans and a decadent chocolate frosting. And if you're looking for a gluten-free option, our Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake is a delightful treat that won't compromise on flavor or texture.

No matter your preference, our collection of chocolate cake recipes offers something for everyone. From the classic Champion Chocolate Cake to the more unique variations, each recipe is crafted with care and attention to detail, ensuring an unforgettable chocolate experience.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHAMPION CHOCOLATE CAKE

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After spreading creamy butter frosting over this easy from-scratch cake, I formed a sweet Olympics logo on top with colorful M&M's. The kids clamored for pieces with the candy, but every bite of this cake is moist and delicious. -Therese Judge, Westminster, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 cup boiling water
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 6 tablespoons milk
14 to 16 each each plain blue, yellow, black or brown, green and red M&M's

Steps:

In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition. Beat in the chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Whisk in water until smooth. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; invert onto a wire rack to cool completely. , For frosting, combine butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost sides and top of cake. With a glass (about 2-1/4-in. diameter), outline five interlocking circles on frosting. Use M&M's in order listed to cover each circle with a single color.

Nutrition Facts :

BEST MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE

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My mom created this recipe years ago and my sisters and brother and I have entered this in 4-H and won many awards. Yummy on its own or with chocolate frosting!

Provided by MARIASUE

Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup margarine
1 ¾ cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups milk
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 557.5 mg, Sugar 31 g

SPECIAL-OCCASION CHOCOLATE CAKE

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This cake won grand champion at the 2000 Alaska State Fair, and you will see why once you taste it. My decadent chocolate cake boasts a luscious ganache filling and fudge buttercream frosting. -Cindi DeClue, Anchorage, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1 cup baking cocoa
2 cups boiling water
1 cup butter, softened
2-1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
GANACHE:
10 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
GARNISH:
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine cocoa and water; set aside to cool completely. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with cocoa mixture, beating well after each addition. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For ganache, place chocolate in a bowl. In a small heavy saucepan over low heat, bring cream and sugar to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk gently until smooth. Allow to cool until it reaches a spreadable consistency, stirring occasionally., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla; beat until smooth., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with second layer and 1 cup ganache; sprinkle with 1/2 cup almonds. Top with third layer; frost top and sides of cake. Warm ganache until pourable; pour over cake, allowing some to drape down the sides. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736 calories, Fat 39g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 86g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Tips:

Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70% is ideal.
Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients to blend together more easily and create a smooth batter.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This chocolate cake is a classic for a reason. It's moist, rich, and chocolatey, with a fluffy texture and a delicious chocolate frosting. It's perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays to just a regular weeknight treat. With a few simple tips, you can make this cake at home and impress your family and friends with your baking skills.