Best 3 Dark And Sumptuous Chocolate Cake Recipes
Indulge in a culinary symphony of chocolate decadence with our Dark and Sumptuous Chocolate Cake. This extraordinary dessert is an homage to the rich and intense flavors of chocolate, masterfully crafted to tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a delightful journey through three distinct recipes, each offering a unique interpretation of this classic indulgence.
1. **Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake:** Dive into the epitome of chocolate indulgence with our signature Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake. Layers of rich, moist chocolate cake are enveloped in a luscious dark chocolate ganache, creating an explosion of flavor in every bite.
2. **Flourless Chocolate Torte:** Experience the elegance and sophistication of our Flourless Chocolate Torte. This flourless masterpiece boasts a dense, velvety texture and an intense chocolate flavor that will leave you craving more.
3. **Chocolate Lava Cake:** Prepare to be captivated by our Chocolate Lava Cake, a molten chocolate masterpiece that oozes warm, decadent chocolate with every spoonful. Its crispy exterior perfectly complements the soft, gooey center, making it an unforgettable dessert experience.
These three chocolate cake recipes cater to every palate and occasion. Whether you seek an indulgent celebration cake, an impressive dinner party dessert, or a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings, our Dark and Sumptuous Chocolate Cake collection has something special for you
DARK AND SUMPTUOUS CHOCOLATE CAKE
This cake. It confounds me. It delights me. I almost want to leave it there. But I should explain: I never ever thought I would be in raptures about the joyfulness of a--yes--vegan chocolate cake. This isn't the voice of prejudice but was--"was" being the operative word--the conclusion of experience. It's true that I first made a version of it--the recipe kindly given to me by Caroline Stearns, my technical guru in the kitchen--when I was giving a supper for a vegan friend, but I now make this as my chocolate cake of choice for people where dietary restrictions are not an issue, and I don't even need to explain it's vegan. No need to offer explanations: you just need to offer the cake. On top of everything else, it's incredibly simple to make. My version has coconut oil in the cake, and coconut butter in the icing, but of course you can use vegetable oil in the cake, and vegan margarine for the icing if you prefer. The combination stipulated in the ingredients list, however, creates a cake and icing of such depth and fudginess that I never veer from it, even though I know the shopping list is a tiny bit demanding. But once you've tasted it, you too must surely concur that a cake as good as this can be as demanding as it likes. Besides, it asks nothing of you in the kitchen beyond some simple stirring. You are not required to get a mixer out, or do any heavy lifting at all: this is a simple bowl-and-wooden spoon number. Both the coconut oil and coconut butter need to stand out of the fridge for a good couple of hours before using. I often take them out the night before, as then they are easier to measure out. Please check the labelling on the chocolate you buy. It needs, whatever your concerns, to be dark (minimum 70 percent cocoa solids for my taste), but if you need this to be absolutely dairy-free or vegan, make sure it says so on the packet. I hate the worthy association that comes with vegan cakes, and celebrate this one by scattering rose petals and chopped pistachios over it.
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 to 12 slices
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Start with the icing, though first preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F)/gas mark 4 and pop in a baking sheet at the same time. Put all of the icing ingredients except the chopped chocolate into a heavy-based saucepan and bring to the boil, making sure everything's dissolved. Then turn off the heat--but leave the pan on the stove--then quickly add the finely chopped chocolate and swirl the pan so that it is all underwater, so to speak. Leave for a scant minute, then whisk until you have a darkly glossy icing, and leave to cool. I find this takes exactly the amount of time the cake takes to make, cook and cool. But do give the icing a stir with a spatula every now and again.
- Line the bottom of your springform cake tin (you will need a good, leakproof one as this is a very wet batter) with baking parchment.
- Put the flour, baking soda, salt and instant espresso and unsweetened cocoa in a bowl and fork to mix.
- Mix together the sugar, water, coconut oil and vinegar until the coconut oil has melted, and stir into the dry ingredients, then pour into the prepared tin and bake for 35 minutes. Though do check at the 30-minute mark to see if it is already done.
- When it's ready, the cake will be coming away from the edges of the tin and a cake tester will come out clean, apart from a few crumbs. This is a fudgy cake and you don't want to overdo it.
- Once the cake is cooked, transfer the tin to a wire rack and let the cake cool in its tin.
- Turn to your icing, and give it a good stir with a spatula to check it is at the right consistency. It needs to be runny enough to cover the cake, but thick enough to stay (mostly) on the top. So pour over the unmoulded cake, and use a spatula to ease the icing to the edges, if needed.
- If you wish to decorate, now is the time to do it. In which case, sprinkle joyously with rose petals and chopped pistachios or anything else that your heart desires; otherwise, leave it gleaming darkly and, indeed, sumptuously. Leave to stand for 30 minutes for the icing to set before slicing into the cake.
DEEP, DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE
This is an incredibly dark, very moist cake - a serious chocolate lovers' cake. It is so chocolatey that I like it with a fluffy white icing like the Italian Meringue. This cake has a tendency to really stick to the pan. Be sure to spray the pan well with nonstick cooking spray and line the bottom of the round pans, or use parchment or Release foil in the rectangular pan.
Provided by Shirley O. Corriher
Categories Dessert Cake Chocolate Buttermilk Egg Bake Birthday Party Vegetarian Soy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kid-Friendly
Yield Makes One 13 x 9 x 2-inch (33 x 23 x 5-cm) Sheet Cake or Two 9 x 2-inch (23 x 5-cm) Round Layers
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Arrange a shelf in the lower third of the oven, place a baking stone on it, and preheat the oven to 350°F/177°C.
- Spray VERY GENEROUSLY a 13 x 9 x 2-inch (33 x 23 x 5-cm) rectangular pan or two 9 x 2-inch (23 x 5-cm) round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Line the bottom of the round pans with parchment and spray on top of the parchment. With the rectangular pan, line and extend up the long sides with a piece of Release foil or parchment sprayed lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a heavy saucepan, stir together the sugar, salt, cocoa, and baking soda. In another saucepan, bring 1 cup (237 ml) water to a boil. Stirring constantly, pour boiling water a little at a time into the cocoa mixture. It will bubble up at first and then get dark and thicken. Stir the cocoa mixture briskly. Place on the heat and bring back to a boil. Turn off the heat and allow to stand in the hot saucepan for at least 10 minutes.
- Pour the hot cocoa mixture into a mixing bowl. Add the oil and vanilla and beat on low speed for about 10 seconds. On low speed, beat the flour into the batter and then, with a minimum of beating, beat in the egg yolks, whole eggs, and buttermilk. This is a thin batter. Pour the batter into the prepared pan or pans. Place in the oven on the stone and bake until the center feels springy to the touch, about 25 minutes for round layers or 35 minutes for the sheet cake. Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes on a rack. Run a thin knife around the edge and jar the edge of the pan to loosen. Invert onto the serving platter. Cool completely before icing.
DARK & SUMPTUOUS CHOCOLATE CAKE
My version of this vegan cake has coconut oil in the cake, and coconut butter in the icing, but of course you can use vegetable oil in the cake, and vegan margarine for the icing if you prefer. The combination stipulated in the ingredients list, however, creates a cake and icing of such depth and fudginess that I never veer from it, even though I know the shopping list is a tiny bit demanding. But once you've tasted it, you too must surely concur that a cake as good as this can be as demanding as it likes. Besides, it asks nothing of you in the kitchen beyond some simple stirring. (Recipe courtesy Simply Nigella)
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 10-12 slices
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Equipment: 8-inch round springform cake tin.
- Start with the icing, though first preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4 and pop in a baking sheet at the same time. Put all of the icing ingredients except the chopped chocolate into a heavy-based saucepan and bring to the boil, making sure everything's dissolved. Then turn off the heat - but leave the pan on the hob - then quickly add the finely chopped chocolate and swirl the pan so that it is all underwater, so to speak. Leave for a scant minute, then whisk until you have a darkly glossy icing, and leave to cool. I find this takes exactly the amount of time the cake takes to make, cook and cool. But do give the icing a stir with a spatula every now and again.
- Line the bottom of your springform cake tin (you will need a good, leakproof one as this is a very wet batter) with baking parchment.
- Put the flour, bicarb, salt and instant espresso and unsweetened cocoa in a bowl and fork to mix.
- Mix together the sugar, water, coconut oil and vinegar until the coconut oil has melted, and stir into the dry ingredients, then pour into the prepared tin and bake for 35 minutes. Though do check at the 30-minute mark to see if it is already done.
- When it's ready, the cake will be coming away from the edges of the tin and a cake tester will come out clean, apart from a few crumbs. This is a fudgy cake and you don't want to overdo it.
- Once the cake is cooked, transfer the tin to a wire rack and let the cake cool in its tin.
- Turn to your icing, and give it a good stir with a spatula to check it is at the right consistency. It needs to be runny enough to cover the cake, but thick enough to stay (mostly) on the top. So pour over the unmoulded cake, and use a spatula to ease the icing to the edges, if needed.
- If you wish to decorate, now is the time to do it. In which case, sprinkle joyously with rose petals and chopped pistachios or anything else that your heart desires; otherwise, leave it gleaming darkly and, indeed, sumptuously. Leave to stand for 30 minutes for the icing to set before slicing into the cake.
- FREEZE NOTE: The cake can be made ahead and frozen, without icing. When cool, carefully wrap cake in a double layer of clingfilm and a layer of foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. To defrost, unwrap and place on a serving plate at room temperature for 3-4 hours.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A good chocolate will have a high cocoa content (at least 70%) and a smooth, rich flavor.
- Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help them to mix together smoothly and create a light and fluffy cake.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough and dense.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake rises evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
This dark and sumptuous chocolate cake is the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover. It's rich, decadent, and sure to impress your guests. With its moist and fluffy texture, this cake is a true crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this chocolate cake a try.
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