Best 7 Grandma Gormans Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with Grandma Gorman's Chocolate Cake, a timeless classic that has won hearts for generations. This moist and fluffy chocolate cake is the epitome of comfort and indulgence, perfect for any occasion. The secret lies in its rich chocolate flavor, achieved through a combination of cocoa powder and melted chocolate. With three different frosting options – a luscious chocolate ganache, a creamy vanilla buttercream, and a decadent chocolate buttercream – this cake offers a customizable experience that caters to every taste preference. Whether you're a chocolate aficionado or simply seeking a nostalgic treat, Grandma Gorman's Chocolate Cake is sure to leave you spellbound.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA GORMAN'S CHOCOLATE CAKE



Grandma Gorman's Chocolate Cake image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus butter for greasing pan
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus flour for dusting
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
Pinch of salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour an 8- or 9-inch round baking pan.
  • Melt the 4 tablespoons butter and the chocolate together in the top of a double boiler. Stir until smooth. Mix the flour, salt and baking soda together.
  • Beat the egg and sugar together until the mixture is very light and falls in a ribbon when the beater is lifted. Stir in the melted butter and chocolate while they are still hot.
  • Stir in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Stir in the vanilla.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake about 35 minutes, until the surface is slightly springy to the touch. Serve warm or cooled.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 227, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 172 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GREAT GRANDMA YOUNG'S HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE



Great Grandma Young's Homemade Chocolate Cake image

This old-fashioned chocolate cake is made with staple pantry ingredients so you can whip it up whenever a chocolate craving hits. It reminds us of the wacky cakes from the Depression Era. The cake is tender with fantastic chocolate flavor. On top is a chocolate cream cheese frosting that adds richness to the cake. We had just...

Provided by Ted Wildman

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 c all-purpose flour
2 c sugar, white
1/3 c baking cocoa
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 c water
3/4 c I use vegetable oil or coconut oil (updated from original)
2 tsp vanilla extract, I use pure and a tad less on measure
2 tsp vinegar
MY CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1 pkg cream cheese, softened (8 oz)
1/4 c butter, you can use margarine in a pinch but use butter!
2 c confectioners' sugar
1/3 c bakers cocoa (I love Hershey's but use what you like)
dash(es) salt
3 Tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. In a mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients (The first five.)
  • 2. Add the water, oil, vanilla, and vinegar.
  • 3. Mix well (batter will be thin).
  • 4. Pour into a greased 13x9x2 inch pan or 2 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely.
  • 5. Once the cake has cooled make the frosting. For frosting, in a mixing bowl mix cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar together until creamy.
  • 6. Add cocoa, salt, vanilla, and milk. Mix until creamy. Then frost your cooled cake and enjoy!
  • 7. NOTE: For the frosting, sometimes I melt the butter and mix it with wet ingredients in a bowl prior to adding it to the mixer. I found it makes it come out fantastic!

GRANDMA'S CHOCOLATE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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This is hands-down my all-time favorite cake! I fell in love making it after my grandmother shared the recipe with me. This cake is super quick, easy, and fun to make! Definitely recommend this for first time bakers and anyone else who would love to take a bite out of a delicious chocolate Texas sheet cake.

Provided by Bekah Miller

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup salted butter
1 cup water
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter
6 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15-inch cake pan.
  • Combine butter, water, and cocoa powder for cake in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until butter has melted and mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, mix flour, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Beat buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl.
  • Add melted butter mixture to the flour mixture, then add buttermilk-egg mixture and beat until thoroughly combined. Pour into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove cake from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine butter, milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract for the frosting in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until butter melts, then stir in powdered sugar. Spread frosting over the warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 169.6 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

GRANDMA'S CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This recipe has been passed down through the family for many generations. It is the only chocolate cake recipe I use anymore. The cake is nice and moist and has such a bold flavor. This cake is great for a German chocolate icing, but I have used all types of icings, which all complement the cake nicely. This cake always pleases the crowd when I make it. Hope you enjoy it as much as my family has for all these years.

Provided by Brandon McCune

Categories     Chocolate Cake

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups white sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon maple extract
1 ⅓ cups brewed coffee

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Cream sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Mix in eggs and maple extract. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with coffee, beating batter until smooth after each addition. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 227.5 mg

GRANNY'S CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This cake recipe was adapted from the chef Larry Forgione, who served his grandmother's cake recipe at his restaurant An American Place. The dessert proved so popular that every time he tried to take it off of the menu, he said his customers threatened to riot. It's a perfect proportion of crumb to buttercream, ideal for birthdays or other celebrations where layer cake is required.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Butter and flour for preparing pans
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
Chocolate frosting (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 3 9-inch round cake pans, and line the bottoms with wax or parchment paper. Lightly butter the paper. Dust pans with flour, and shake out excess.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, combine buttermilk and vanilla.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set at medium-high speed, cream the butter. Slowly add the sugar, and continue beating until well blended and light colored. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk mixture in 2 or 3 additions, beating well after each addition. Beat in the melted chocolate until well blended. Spoon batter into prepared pans, and smooth tops with a rubber spatula.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center of a cake layer comes out clean. Let cake layers cool in the pans on wire racks for 10 minutes, then invert onto other racks and peel off the paper. Invert again, and let cool completely on the racks. Frost with chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 459, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 309 milligrams, Sugar 32 grams, TransFat 1 gram

GRANDMA'S CHOCOLATE CAKE



Grandma's Chocolate Cake image

My grandma made this delicious cake for me throughout the years on my birthday. It's wonderful for chocolate lovers!-Dorothy Eagen, Allentown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup hot water
CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING:
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and hot water, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan. Add the sugar, water and cream of tartar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat. Cool completely, without stirring, about 1 hour. Add vanilla; beat until thickened. Add cream; beat until smooth. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA'S GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



Grandma's German Chocolate Cake image

This is my grandma's recipe for German Chocolate Cake. This was all of us kid's favorite for birthdays. I made this for my husband on our first date on his birthday, and it's a tradition in our family now. We always use black walnuts, but you can use English walnuts. The hot water sounds weird, but that's the way my family has made it for years.

Provided by Teresa M

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup margarine, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup cocoa
1 cup boiling water
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
1/4 lb margarine, softened
1 teaspoon imitation vanilla
1 1/3 cups coconut
1 1/2 cups black walnuts, chopped (you can use English walnuts if you prefer)

Steps:

  • I make this in either a greased and floured 9 x 12 inch pan or 2 9-inch round pans. For the 9 inch pans I also add wax paper cut to the pan size in the bottom of the pan.
  • I start checking for doneness after 40 minutes for a 9 x 12 pan, and 25 minutes for the 2 9-inch pans. When a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean it's done.
  • Cream margarine and sugar.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well.
  • Add buttermilk and dry ingredients.
  • Add boiling water and beat until mixed.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45-55 minutes or until done.
  • For Icing- Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, margarine and vanilla.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Add coconut and nuts.
  • Beat until thick enough to spread.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better the cake will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The cake should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oven is too hot, the cake will cook too quickly and the outside will be overdone while the inside is still raw.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Grandma Gorman's Chocolate Cake is a classic recipe that is sure to please everyone. With its rich, chocolatey flavor and moist, tender crumb, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it at a birthday party, a potluck, or just for a special treat, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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