Best 7 Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Frosting Recipes

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**Indulge in a Chocolate Symphony: A Journey Through Decadent Chocolate Cake and Frosting Recipes**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey like no other as we present a collection of chocolate cake and frosting recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. From classic and timeless chocolate cake recipes to innovative and modern interpretations, this article offers a diverse selection of sweet treats that cater to every chocolate lover's desire. Whether you prefer a rich and dense devil's food cake or a light and airy chocolate sponge cake, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions to guide you towards baking perfection. Experience the ultimate satisfaction of creating your own homemade chocolate frosting, choosing from a range of flavors and textures to complement your cake perfectly. Dive into the world of chocolate indulgence and discover the secrets to crafting unforgettable chocolate cakes and frostings that will become the centerpiece of any special occasion or everyday treat.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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This is a simple recipe and makes a perfect homemade chocolate frosting every time!

Provided by Rachel Kane

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups confectioners' sugar
⅔ cup cocoa powder
½ cup butter, softened
7 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, butter, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix using an electric mixer until blended and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

BEST CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Best chocolate frosting recipe I've found!

Provided by Michelle Ann

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter, melted
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir melted butter and cocoa powder in a bowl until evenly mixed. Add confectioners' sugar and milk; beat until smooth and easily spread. Stir in vanilla extract.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 44 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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I once sent this rich chocolate cake to my kids' teachers, and it vanished, so I had to make another one. (Who swipes a whole cake?) -Megan Moelbert, Springville, NY

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon baking cocoa, sifted
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., In a large bowl, beat sugar, water, oil, vinegar and vanilla until well blended. In another large bowl, whisk flour, sifted cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture, beating until smooth., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., For frosting, sift confectioners' sugar and cocoa together. In a large bowl, beat butter and vanilla until blended. Beat in confectioners' sugar mixture alternately with enough milk to reach desired consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     dessert

Time 4h50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 sticks unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon for greasing the pans, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups cocoa powder, plus 1 tablespoon for dusting the pans
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups sugar
5 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup bourbon
1/4 cup simple syrup
2 cups heavy cream
14 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into thin slices, at room temperature

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Position a rack in the center of the oven. Grease the cake pans with 1 tablespoon butter, then dust with 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, tapping out any extra. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and remaining 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the sugar and remaining 3 sticks butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the vanilla, then beat in the eggs one at a time. On low speed, add the salt directly to the wet ingredients, then add half of the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Add the sour cream and mix until just combined. Remove the bowl from the mixer and gently incorporate the remaining flour mixture with a rubber spatula. Do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Spread half of the batter in each of the prepared pans. Tap the pans lightly on the counter so that the batter settles. Place the pans on the center rack of the oven and bake until a tester or small knife inserted in the center emerges clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool for at least 30 minutes. Unmold onto a rack. Cool to room temperature, 1 1/2 to 2 hours more.
  • Mix together the bourbon and the simple syrup in a bowl. Set aside.
  • For the frosting: In a medium pot, bring the heavy cream to a simmer. In a medium oven-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and sugar. Place the bowl on top of the pot with the heavy cream to melt. Once the cream is simmering, pour it over the chocolate mixture and stir until all of the chocolate has melted and you have a glossy ganache. Gently stir in the vanilla, followed by the butter pieces. Set aside to let cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer the chocolate mixture to the clean bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip the frosting for 1 to 2 minutes to lighten the texture.
  • Put the cake layers on a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Using a pastry brush, brush about half the bourbon mixture on each cake layer. Frost the top of the bottom layer, then stack the other layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake.

HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH FROSTING



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One night I was craving chocolate cake, but we didn't have a mix and I didn't feel like going to the store. I looked on the back of a box of Hershey's Cocoa and found this recipe. It is just a basic chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, but it is DIVINE. My husband and I both LOVE it and think it is the best cake ever. I will never make chocolate cake from a box again.

Provided by Lydias Mama

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2/3 cup cocoa
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • CAKE DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine dry ingredients in large bowl.
  • Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla.
  • Beat on medium speed 2 minutes.
  • Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
  • Pour into 2 greased and floured 9" round pans.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks and cool completely.
  • Frost with "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Frosting.
  • This also makes about 30 cupcakes.
  • FROSTING DIRECTIONS: Melt butter.
  • Stir in cocoa.
  • Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating on medium speed to spreading consistency.
  • Add more milk, if needed.

EASY CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Great, easy chocolate cake. This a great everyday cake or, with company, just put some ice cream on top and serve. Friends always want the recipe so have some copies ready.

Provided by Francie Wise

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup water
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter
6 tablespoons buttermilk
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a jelly roll pan with butter and sprinkle with flour.
  • Mix sugar, flour, and baking soda in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Combine butter, water, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a rapid boil, stirring to make sure it doesn't burn. Pour over the flour mixture and stir to combine. Mix in buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until batter is well combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Melt butter, buttermilk, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a rapid boil, stirring to make sure it doesn't burn. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add nuts and stir until frosting starts to lose its gloss.
  • Spread frosting on the cake while it is still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 69.5 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 105.5 mg, Sugar 53.4 g

CHOCOLATE LOVER'S CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM ICING



Chocolate Lover's Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Icing image

Very rich and very very chocolaty!

Provided by jowolf2

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 (1 ounce) squares baking chocolate
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
¾ cup cocoa powder
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cold coffee
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup heavy whipping cream
4 (1 ounce) squares baking chocolate
⅓ cup cold coffee
2 cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
1 cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 9-inch round baking pans.
  • Combine 8 ounces baking chocolate and 2 tablespoons cream in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Beat 1 cup butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy; mix in sour cream, 1 cup coffee, eggs, and vanilla extract. Slowly beat in melted chocolate mixture until combined.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; beat flour mixture into butter mixture until well combined and smooth. Pour batter into the 3 prepared baking pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Heat 1/2 cup cream and 4 ounces baking chocolate together in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in 1/3 cup coffee. Refrigerate mixture until completely cooled, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat confectioners' sugar and 1 cup butter into cooled chocolate mixture in a large bowl until fluffy; add more confectioners' sugar until desired consistency is reached.
  • Place 1 cake on a serving platter; spread icing on top of cake. Repeat layering with remaining cake and icing; spread icing on top and sides of entire layered cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.2 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 103.3 mg, Fat 41.8 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 25.9 g, Sodium 399.9 mg, Sugar 41.6 g

Tips:

  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips in the cake batter.
  • To make the frosting extra creamy, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • For a fun twist, add chopped nuts or sprinkles to the frosting before it sets.
  • If you don't have a cake pan, you can bake the cake in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just adjust the baking time to 30-35 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you want to make a layer cake, simply double the recipe and bake two cakes. Once the cakes are cool, stack them with a layer of frosting in between.

Conclusion:

This chocolate cake with chocolate frosting is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this chocolate cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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