Best 11 Chocolate Cake Iii Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our irresistible Chocolate Cake III, an orchestra of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable cake is a harmonious blend of rich chocolate, moist sponge, and velvety frosting, promising an extraordinary culinary experience. Brace yourself for a symphony of chocolatey goodness as we unveil the secrets behind this exceptional dessert.

This article presents a treasure trove of chocolate cake recipes, each offering a unique twist on the classic. Dive into the decadent realm of Chocolate Cake I, a timeless masterpiece with its dense, fudgy texture and irresistible ganache frosting. Discover the magic of Chocolate Cake II, a lighter, airier rendition featuring layers of fluffy sponge cake and a luscious chocolate mousse filling. And last but not least, immerse yourself in the sheer bliss of Chocolate Cake III, a symphony of chocolate flavors that will leave you spellbound.

These recipes cater to bakers of all skill levels, from novices eager to embark on their culinary journey to seasoned experts seeking to elevate their baking prowess. With detailed instructions, helpful tips, and a touch of culinary inspiration, we'll guide you through each step, ensuring your chocolate cake turns out nothing short of extraordinary.

So, don your apron, gather your ingredients, and prepare to embark on a delightful baking adventure. Let the aroma of freshly baked chocolate cake fill your kitchen as you create memories that will last a lifetime. Happy baking!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

ONE BOWL CHOCOLATE CAKE III



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This is a rich and moist chocolate cake. It only takes a few minutes to prepare the batter. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.

Provided by shirleyo

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups white sugar
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two nine inch round pans.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla, mix for 2 minutes on medium speed of mixer. Stir in the boiling water last. Batter will be thin. Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cake tests done with a toothpick. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 217.1 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE III



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A must for chocoholics, very moist and fudgy, yet oh so simple to bake.

Provided by Jan

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Chocolate Cake

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
5 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, cherry pie filling, almond extract, and 2 eggs by hand; stir until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it tests done. Cool.
  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter or margarine, and milk. Boil, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in chocolate chips until smooth. Immediately pour over partially cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 29.5 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 276.3 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

CHOCOLATE APPLESAUCE CAKE III



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This is an extremely moist cake that ranks right up there for all the chocoholics in my home. It does not need to be frosted because it is sprinkled with chocolate chips and walnuts before baking. Easy AND delicious!

Provided by Karen Dunn

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped walnuts

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 in a bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer set on medium speed. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Blend in the vanilla extract. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the applesauce.
  • Pour the batter into a 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 161.7 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE III



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A spectacular German Chocolate cake made from scratch, using cake flour.

Provided by Dean

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes     German Chocolate Cake

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

½ cup water
4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 ½ cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
4 egg whites
1 cup white sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
½ cup butter
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon shortening
1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 - 9 inch round pans. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a small saucepan, heat water and 4 ounces chocolate until melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 4 egg yolks one at a time. Blend in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain.
  • Pour into 3 - 9 inch pans Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto wire rack.
  • To make the Filling: In a saucepan combine 1 cup sugar, evaporated milk, 1/2 cup butter, and 3 egg yolks. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut, pecans and vanilla. Cool until thick enough to spread.
  • Spread filling between layers and on top of cake. In a small saucepan, melt shortening and 1 ounce of chocolate. Stir until smooth and drizzle down the sides of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.4 calories, Carbohydrate 88.3 g, Cholesterol 187.4 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.7 g, Sodium 457.9 mg, Sugar 62.7 g

CHOCOLATE DECADENCE CAKE III



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This is a very rich cake, a small piece goes a long way. The best way to describe it is that it's a cross between a moist brownie and fudge. Be sure to use good quality chocolate. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
10 tablespoons butter
4 eggs
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch round pan.
  • In the top of a double boiler, melt the chocolate and butter. Stir until smooth and remove from heat.
  • In a separate bowl over boiling water, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and lemon colored. Remove from heat and fold in the flour. Mix 1/4 of the egg mixture into the chocolate. Pour remaining egg mixture into chocolate and quickly fold until no streaks remain. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes. The cake will be soft and appear under-baked. Allow to cool before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 93.4 mg, Sugar 18 g

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE III



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This is a moist fudgy type cake. Sweet but not extremely sweet and makes good use of zucchini! You can frost it with chocolate frosting or cream cheese icing.

Provided by Sandy

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 eggs
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
3 cups grated zucchini
¾ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add the eggs and oil, mix well. Fold in the nuts and zucchini until they are evenly distributed. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool cake completely before frosting with your favorite frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 187.6 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE III



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The classic chocolate sheet cake with cooked chocolate frosting. It uses a whole can of sweetened condensed milk.

Provided by Arreinia Grubb

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup margarine
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup margarine
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. In small saucepan, melt 1 cup margarine; stir in 1/4 cup cocoa then stir in water. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Beat in cocoa mixture. Stir in 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk, eggs and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
  • To make the Frosting: In small sauce pan, melt 1/4 cup butter; stir in 1/4 cup cocoa and 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk. Stir in confectioners' sugar and nuts. Spread on warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 238.4 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

CHOCOLATE CAKE III



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This is the greatest chocolate cake recipe. It is really moist and will make your mouth water...

Provided by Rachel

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ cups self-rising flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch round pan. Sift together the flour and cocoa. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 84.4 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 483.2 mg, Sugar 34.5 g

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE III



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A rich, delicious, and relatively easy chocolate mousse cake. If lady fingers are unavailable, use slices of sponge cake. This recipe contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs.

Provided by Sherry

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (12 ounce) packages ladyfingers
1 pint heavy whipping cream
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 egg whites
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Line bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan with ladyfingers. In the top of a double boiler over hot water, melt the chocolate chips, stirring frequently. When the chocolate has melted, mix in the 2 eggs thoroughly.
  • In a large bowl, whip the cream until it is thick. In a separate large bowl, with a clean whisk, whip the whites until stiff but not blocky.
  • Add 1/3 of the whipped egg whites to the melted chocolate and fold in. Quickly add this to remaining whites and fold in. Fold in the whipped cream until no streaks remain, being careful not to overmix.
  • Pour mousse into the cake-lined pan. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 209.1 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 130.6 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE III



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A dense chocolate cake made in a Bundt pan. Dust with confectioners' sugar for a nice presentation.

Provided by SDFS

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups butter, softened
3 cups white sugar
5 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. Mix together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter 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 dissolved coffee and buttermilk. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 20 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 104.5 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 318.4 mg, Sugar 38.5 g

CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKE III



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A delicious, easy pudding cake, wonderful served warm with a spoonful of whipped cream. Try mint chocolate chips for a change.

Provided by CAROLMAROL68

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup all-purpose flour
.66 cup white sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
.66 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In an 8x8 inch square pan, stir together the flour, white sugar, 1/4 cup of cocoa, baking powder and salt. Add milk and oil, mix well. Sprinkle brown sugar, remaining cocoa and chocolate chips over the mixture. Add the vanilla to the hot water, then pour the water over the top.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the surface appears dry. Serve warm with a spoon or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 125.1 mg, Sugar 19 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the flavor of your cake. Use a chocolate that is at least 70% cacao content for a rich, intense flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter until just combined, then stop.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The cake should be baked at a moderate temperature of 350°F (175°C). This will help to prevent the cake from over-browning or drying out.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting and running off the cake.
  • Use a variety of toppings: You can top your chocolate cake with a variety of toppings, such as chocolate ganache, whipped cream, or fresh berries. Get creative and have fun!

Conclusion:

Chocolate cake is a classic dessert that is loved by people of all ages. With its rich, decadent flavor and moist, fluffy texture, it's the perfect cake for any occasion. By following the tips in this article, you can make a chocolate cake that is sure to impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Start baking today!

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