Best 5 Chocolate Decadence Cake I Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with our decadent chocolate cake recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. From the rich and fudgy classic chocolate cake to the airy and light chocolate sponge cake, each recipe offers a unique take on this beloved dessert.

Dive into the moist and dense chocolate truffle cake, a luxurious treat that melts in your mouth, or try the elegant chocolate lava cake, with its molten center that oozes out upon every bite. For a touch of indulgence, the chocolate mousse cake is a masterpiece of creamy and airy mousse layered between delicate chocolate sponge, while the chocolate ganache cake boasts a glossy and rich ganache that adds an extra layer of decadence.

If you prefer a gluten-free option, the almond flour chocolate cake offers a delightful alternative, with its moist and nutty texture. And for a healthier choice, the avocado chocolate cake surprises with its rich chocolate flavor and the added nutritional benefits of avocado.

Each recipe is carefully crafted with detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure success, whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a masterpiece that will impress family and friends alike.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

DECADENT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the pans
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 large eggs
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two 9-inch cake pans with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix on low until well combined (the mixture will be one uniform color). With the machine running on low, add the milk, boiling water, vegetable oil, vanilla and eggs. Mix on high, scraping down the sides as needed, until well combined and the mixture has air bubbles, about 1 minute.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let cool about 10 minutes in the pans. Run a thin knife around the edge of each cake, then invert the cakes onto a rack and let cool completely, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Using a serrated knife, cut a small portion from the top of each cake to completely flatten it. Save the trimmings for another use.
  • For the frosting: When ready to assemble the cake, combine the powdered sugar and butter in a food processor and pulse until well combined. Add the chocolate and continue to pulse, scraping down the sides as needed. Add the sour cream and process until very smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Place one cake layer on a platter and spread half of the frosting on top. Flip over the second cake layer, making sure the flattened side is facing the bottom, and place on top of the first cake layer. Spread the remaining frosting to cover only the top of the cake (leave the sides without frosting). Serve.

CHEF JOHN'S CHOCOLATE DECADENCE



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This 'flourless' chocolate cake was all the rage in the 1980s. As I vaguely remember, the decade celebrated decadent overindulgence and this dessert is that and more. By modern standards, this cake is ridiculously rich. In fact, some of you may find it too intense, but most true chocolate fiends will be in heaven. Serve with ice-cold fresh raspberry sauce.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

18 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 large eggs, at room temperature
4 teaspoons white sugar
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Butter and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
  • Melt semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter together in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula, until chocolate and butter are completely melted and combined. Remove from heat.
  • Beat eggs and sugar together in a bowl with a whisk or an electric mixer until pale and very thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Sift in flour, cayenne, and salt; whisk to combine.
  • Pour 1/4 of the egg mixture into chocolate mixture; stir to combine. Pour chocolate mixture into remaining egg mixture and stir until cake batter is combined. Pour batter into prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until just barely set, with a jiggle below the surface, 14 to 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature, wrap in aluminum foil, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 102.9 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 43.4 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

CHOCOLATE DECADENCE CAKE I



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This is the richest chocolate cake ever! Any questions?

Provided by Robin

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 ½ cups butter, melted
1 ¾ cups white sugar
½ cup water
7 eggs
2 cups whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10 inch round pan and line bottom with parchment paper.
  • Chop chocolate squares and place in a large bowl with chocolate chips. Add melted butter. Heat water and 1 1/2 cups sugar in a saucepan until boiling, then pour over chocolate. Stir until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whip eggs with remaining 1/4 cup sugar until thick. Fold into chocolate mixture. Pour batter into 10 inch pan.
  • Place 10 inch pan on a cookie sheet in the oven and fill the cookie sheet with water.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from oven. Cool and refrigerate for several hours. Be extremely careful not to burn yourself on the hot water when removing the sheet pan from the oven.
  • Dip the pan in hot water to remove cooled cake. Garnish with whipped cream and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 132.8 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 167 mg, Sugar 34.3 g

CHOCOLATE DECADENCE



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Categories     Berry     Chocolate     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Valentine's Day     Kid-Friendly     Mother's Day     Winter     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

For batter:
12 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
4 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
For sauce:
10-ounce package frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
1/4 cup sugar
Accompaniment:
unsweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9- by 2-inch round cake pan and line bottom with a round of wax paper. Butter paper and dust pan with flour, knocking out excess.
  • Make batter:
  • Melt chocolate and butter in a metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, whisking until smooth.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Beat together eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until pale yellow, thick, and a ribbon forms when beaters are lifted, about 4 minutes with a standing mixer or 8 minutes with a handheld. Fold one fourth of egg mixture into chocolate mixture to lighten, then gently fold in remaining egg mixture.
  • Pour batter into cake pan and rap pan sharply on counter to eliminate air bubbles. Put cake pan in a hot water bath and place in middle of oven. Bake 45 minutes (top will be set, but a tester will not come out clean).
  • Remove cake from water bath and cool completely in pan on a rack. Run a thin knife around edge of cake and chill, covered, at least 4 hours and up to 12.
  • Make sauce:
  • Purée raspberries with sugar in a food processor or blender, then force through a fine sieve into a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
  • Remove cake from pan:
  • Put cake pan directly on a burner at very low heat. Move pan around on burner to warm bottom, about 30 seconds, then shake pan to loosen cake. Invert cake onto a rack. Remove wax paper and invert cake onto a serving plate.
  • Bring cake to room temperature. Serve with sauce and whipped cream.

DECADENT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Provided by Maura Egan

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for buttering pan
4 bars (31/2 ounces each) Lindt bittersweet chocolate, broken up
3 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8- or 9-inch round baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Butter parchment.
  • Combine the butter and chocolate in a heat-safe bowl and set over a pan of hot water. Heat over medium fire, stirring until the mixture is melted. Remove bowl from heat and set aside.
  • In another bowl, beat the eggs and egg yolks until frothy. At medium speed, beat in the sugar until creamy. Beat in the flour. Fold flour mixture into chocolate mixture with a rubber spatula until blended. Spread in the prepared pan. Bake the cake until set in the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool. Remove the cake from the pan and peel off parchment.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1086, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 124 grams, Fat 73 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 44 grams, Sodium 42 milligrams, Sugar 103 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any unnecessary delays.
  • Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor and texture. This includes using real butter, semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, and fresh eggs.
  • Accurate Measurements: Be precise when measuring ingredients. Using the correct proportions is essential for a successful cake.
  • Creaming the Butter and Sugar: Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will incorporate air into the mixture, resulting in a lighter and more tender cake.
  • Fold in the Egg Whites: When adding the egg whites to the batter, fold them in gently to avoid deflating the mixture.
  • Baking Temperature: Bake the cake at the correct temperature and for the specified time. Over-baking will result in a dry cake.
  • Cooling the Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Frosting: Use a high-quality frosting that complements the chocolate cake. Some popular options include chocolate ganache, whipped cream frosting, or cream cheese frosting.
  • Garnish: Garnish the cake with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or fresh berries for a finishing touch.

Conclusion:

The Chocolate Decadence Cake is a rich, moist, and intensely chocolatey cake that is sure to satisfy any chocolate lover. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake is perfect for both novice and experienced bakers. By following the tips and tricks provided in this article, you can create a stunning and delicious Chocolate Decadence Cake that will be the star of any occasion.

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