Best 8 Frosted Chocolate Cake Recipes
Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our enticing frosted chocolate cake recipes, a true symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a baking adventure as we guide you through the steps of creating this decadent dessert, from the moist and rich chocolate cake base to the velvety and irresistibly smooth frosting. Along the way, discover variations that cater to specific dietary preferences, whether you're seeking a gluten-free, vegan, or low-carb alternative. Prepare to impress your loved ones with a stunning frosted chocolate cake that will be the centerpiece of any celebration or a sweet treat to brighten up your day.
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FROSTED CHOCOLATE CAKE
This recipe is my mother's oldest and most popular chocolate cake recipe. I always thought it should have a fancier name, but this is what she called it. Mom would say a fancy name would not make it taste better. -Beth Bristow West Plains, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. In a small bowl, mix cocoa and boiling water until smooth; cool slightly. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter, brown sugar and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and 1 egg yolk at a time. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition. Stir in cocoa mixture., With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 23-28 minutes., Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., Beat together first 4 frosting ingredients. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. If desired, dust top lightly with cocoa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (71g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
FROSTED CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW CAKE
My sister-in-law gave me this recipe many years ago-one of us will often make it for family gatherings. The cake is moist and rich.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt shortening and chocolate at 50% power; stir until smooth. Add water; cool slightly. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla; beat well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to batter and mix until smooth., Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Arrange marshmallows over the top; bake 5 minutes longer or until marshmallows are softened. Spread marshmallows evenly over top of cake. Cool on a wire rack., For icing, in a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Beat in the milk, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MINT-FROSTED CHOCOLATE CAKE
I often make a peanut butter version of this cake but wanted to switch things up by introducing a new flavor. I tinkered with the recipe and decided mint was my new go-to ingredient. My son came up with the idea for the frosting. The rest is delicious history! The cake is fragile, so freezing the layers makes them easier to handle. -Melanie Cooksey, Monroe, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottom of 3 greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, beat eggs, water, oil, sour cream, vinegar, and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture., Transfer 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., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in mint extract and food coloring., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 2/3 cup mint frosting. Sprinkle with half the mints. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Refrigerate until set., Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; let stand 5 minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Stir in corn syrup. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Pour over cake and quickly spread to edges. If desired, top with additional mints. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts :
MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTED LAYER CAKE
This light and delicate square layer chocolate cake is loaded with an ultra creamy milk chocolate icing. Be sure to use cake flour, not all-purpose, to give your cake its delicate texture. Instead of slicing into squares, I prefer to slice vertically down the center, then cut slices horizontally about 1 inch apiece. I found this recipe in Food an Wine magazine. Cook time also reflects cooling time.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°.
- Butter and flour two 9" -square cake pans; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the cake flour, cocoa and baking powder; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter in the milk over low heat.
- Transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool slightly.
- Whisk in the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of the sugar.
- Add the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth; set aside.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and beat at medium-high speed until the whites are stiff and glossy.
- Fold beaten egg whites into the batter until no streaks remain.
- Divide the batter between the two cake pans and bake for 25 minutes, or until the cakes are springy and a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean.
- Transfer the cakes to a rack and allow to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, in a medium saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer.
- Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and pour the hot cream on top.
- Allow to stand for 3 minutes, then whisk melted chocolate until smooth.
- Let the frosting stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to spread, about 1 hour.
- Turn the cakes out of the pans and put one layer on a plate.
- Top with 1 cup of the frosting, spreading it to the edge.
- Top with the second layer and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides.
- Let the cake stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.8, Fat 46.4, SaturatedFat 25.8, Cholesterol 201.2, Sodium 126, Carbohydrate 64, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 46.7, Protein 10.1
FROSTED CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE
IN my family this cake is also known as war time cake. I was a child during WWII but still remember my Mother making this cake as a treat, when eggs, butter and sugar were rationed. It's rich and moist, a little goes a long way and it has been fail proof.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the mayonnaise, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to mayonnaise mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition., Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk, vanilla and salt. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CHOCOLATE FROSTED CHOCOLATE VINEGAR CAKE
Excellent vinegar, eggless moist chocolate cake made in a cakepan. Sounds awful with vinegar, however "best cake" response from friends.
Provided by oriole3190
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sift ALL dry ingredients in an ungreased teflon 8X8 pan.
- Make 3 holes, vanilla in one, vinegar in another, oil in another. Pour water overall, mix. Bake 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Toothpick in center should come out clean.
- Frosting: 1 1/2 Cups sugar, 4 Tbls sifted cocoa, 1 pint whipping cream, 1/2 cup 2% milk. Slow boil until small soft ball forms in bottom of a cold glass of water, remove from heat, add a bit of vanilla and a bit of butter. Cool, beat, spread on cake.
FROSTED CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE
Nothing is as wonderful as a homemade chocolate cake. It is fancy enough to serve to guests and will be sure to impress them.-Mary Lewis, Escondido, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Beat in chocolate until combined., Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 23-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a small saucepan, bring cocoa and milk to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla until butter is melted. Whisk in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Drizzle over cake and spread quickly. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
MILK-CHOCOLATE FROSTED LAYER CAKE RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by DreiFromBK
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch-square cake pans. In a medium bowl, whisk the cake flour, cocoa and baking powder. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter in the milk over low heat. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly. Whisk in the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Add the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and beat at medium-high speed until the whites are stiff and glossy. Fold the beaten whites into the batter until no streaks remain. Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25 minutes, until the cakes are springy and a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean. Transfer the cakes to a rack and let cool completely. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the cream to a simmer. Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and pour the hot cream on top. Let stand for 3 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Let the frosting stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to spread, about 1 hour. Turn the cakes out of the pans and put one layer on a plate. Top with 1 cup of the frosting, spreading it to the edge. Top with the second layer and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides. Let the cake stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: When a recipe calls for room temperature ingredients, it means that they should be at the same temperature as the room you're baking in. This helps the ingredients to blend together more smoothly and evenly.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar Together: This step is essential for creating a light and fluffy cake. Make sure you cream the butter and sugar together until they are light and fluffy, and there is no graininess left.
- Add the Eggs One at a Time: When adding the eggs to the batter, add them one at a time and beat them in well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are well combined.
- Bake the Cake in a Preheated Oven: Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before you put the cake in. This will help the cake to rise evenly.
- Let the Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting: Allow the cake to cool completely before you frost it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
This frosted chocolate cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. The frosting is creamy and smooth, and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate cake. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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