Best 7 Grannys Moist Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of Granny's Moist Chocolate Cake, a timeless classic that embodies the essence of comfort and indulgence. This exquisite cake, passed down through generations, boasts a moist, velvety crumb enveloped in a rich, decadent chocolate frosting. With a symphony of flavors that tantalize the senses, this culinary masterpiece is sure to become a cherished favorite. Embark on a delightful journey as we explore the secrets behind this iconic cake, unveiling the step-by-step process and uncovering the culinary artistry that brings it to life.

But that's not all! This article unveils a treasure trove of other delectable recipes, each a testament to Granny's culinary prowess. Discover the secrets of her Classic Vanilla Cake, an ethereal delight that showcases the perfect balance of sweetness and simplicity. Learn the art of creating her Luscious Lemon Cake, a burst of citrusy sunshine that will brighten any occasion. And for those with a penchant for nostalgia, her Old-Fashioned Pound Cake, a dense, buttery delight, will transport you back to simpler times. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, Granny's recipes are sure to inspire and delight, leaving you with a legacy of cherished memories and mouthwatering creations.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Indulge yourself with this ultimate chocolate cake recipe that is beautifully moist, rich and fudgy. Perfect for a celebration or an afternoon tea

Provided by Angela Nilsen

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 2h10m

Yield Cuts into 14 slices

Number Of Ingredients 16

200g dark chocolate (about 60% cocoa solids), chopped
200g butter, cubed
1 tbsp instant coffee granules
85g self-raising flour
85g plain flour
¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
200g light muscovado sugar
200g golden caster sugar
25g cocoa powder
3 medium eggs
75ml buttermilk
50g grated chocolate or 100g curls, to decorate
200g dark chocolate (about 60% cocoa solids), chopped
300ml double cream
2 tbsp golden caster sugar
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Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. Butter and line a 20cm round cake tin (7.5cm deep).
  • Put 200g chopped dark chocolate in a medium pan with 200g butter.
  • Mix 1 tbsp instant coffee granules into 125ml cold water and pour into the pan.
  • Warm through over a low heat just until everything is melted - don't overheat. Or melt in the microwave for about 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Mix 85g self-raising flour, 85g plain flour, ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda, 200g light muscovado sugar, 200g golden caster sugar and 25g cocoa powder, and squash out any lumps.
  • Beat 3 medium eggs with 75ml buttermilk.
  • Pour the melted chocolate mixture and the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir everything to a smooth, quite runny consistency.
  • Pour this into the tin and bake for 1hr 25 - 1hr 30 mins. If you push a skewer into the centre it should come out clean and the top should feel firm (don't worry if it cracks a bit).
  • Leave to cool in the tin (don't worry if it dips slightly), then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Cut the cold cake horizontally into three.
  • To make the ganache, put 200g chopped dark chocolate in a bowl. Pour 300ml double cream into a pan, add 2 tbsp golden caster sugar and heat until it is about to boil.
  • Take off the heat and pour it over the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Cool until it is a little thicker but still pourable.
  • Sandwich the layers together with just a little of the ganache. Pour the rest over the cake letting it fall down the sides and smooth over any gaps with a palette knife.
  • Decorate with 50g grated chocolate or 100g chocolate curls. The cake keeps moist and gooey for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Fat 35 grams fat, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 40 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.51 milligram of sodium

MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This chocolate cake recipe with coffee reminds me of my grandmother because it was one of her specialties. I bake it often for family parties, and it always brings back fond memories. The cake is light and airy with a delicious chocolate taste. This recipe is a keeper! -Patricia Kreitz, Richland, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 cup brewed coffee
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FAVORITE ICING:
1 cup whole milk
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional baking cocoa, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Sift together dry ingredients in a bowl. Add oil, coffee and milk; mix at medium speed 1 minute. Add eggs and vanilla; beat 2 minutes longer. (Batter will be thin.) , Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans (or two 8-in. round baking pans and 6 muffin cups). , Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans. Cool on wire racks. , Meanwhile, for icing, combine milk and flour in a saucepan; cook until thick. Cover and refrigerate. , In a bowl, beat butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add chilled milk mixture and beat 10 minutes. Frost cooled cake. If desired, dust with additional cocoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Fat 37g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

GRANNY'S MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE



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the chocolate cake and frosting :) yummy

Provided by Kye Beck

Categories     Chocolate

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 19

..cake..
2 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
3/4 c unsweetened cocoa
2 c sugar
1 c oil
1 c hot coffee
1 c milk
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
..frosting..
1 c powdered sugar
1 c milk
5 Tbsp flour
1/2 c butter, softened
1/2 c shortening
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. preheat oven to 325 degrees; grease and flour the pan.
  • 2. Sift together dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  • 3. Add oil, coffee and milk; mix at medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • 4. Add eggs and vanilla; mix 2 more minutes (batter will be thin)
  • 5. pour into pan and bake at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutes. cool on wire racks.
  • 6. meanwhile, for icing, combine the milk and flour in a saucepan; cook until thick. cover and refrigerate.
  • 7. in a mixing bowl beat butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla until creamy.
  • 8. add chilled milk and flour mixture and beat for 10 minutes.
  • 9. frost cooled cake and serve.

EASY DELICIOUS OLD FASHIONED MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Remember that amazing homemade moist chocolate cake that only grandma used to make... this is it! Easy and delicious.. no fuss.. you will love it!! The greatest thing is that it tastes better the next day and you only need a large bowl and spoon to mix it!!

Provided by the_baketress

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 chocolate cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups sugar
1 cup melted butter (2 sticks)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup hot coffee (hot water plus instant espresso is fine)
1 cup milk
3/4 cup baking cocoa (nestle toll house works great here)
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream (optional but it gives amazing moistness to the cake)
1 cup whipping cream (double cream)
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 ounces milk chocolate, melted
8 ounces milk chocolate
1/4 cup butter
3 -4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • grease a 9 inch round pan with a thin film of butter then dust with flour, shake off any excess flour.
  • in a large bowl mix all ingredients listed above in the same order they are mentioned, use a whisk to work out any lumps do not use an electric mixer.
  • pour batter into pan, batter will seem runnier than normal cake batters but its fine.
  • cake will take 40-50 min to cook depending on ur oven, when u find that the center is set test using a toothpick inserted in the middle, it should come out a tiny bit gooey not completely dry as the cake continues cooking while cooling.
  • cool cake in tin on a wire rack then take out b4 its completely cooled, as soon as u feel u can handle it. if it stays too long in the tin it will be too sticky to take out.
  • to make frosting, with an electric mixer whip the cream with the vanilla until you reach frosting consistency,
  • using a spoon gently fold in chocolate and mix
  • frost ur cake when it has completely cooled.
  • you can discard the complicated frosting and just serve with warm chocolate sauce and icecream.
  • to make chocolate sauce just combine its ingredients in a microwave or melt over a double boiler.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1061.9, Fat 63.6, SaturatedFat 36.9, Cholesterol 194.3, Sodium 721, Carbohydrate 115.4, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 79.7, Protein 13.3

CHOCOLATE PUDDING POKE CAKE



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This great all-family ooey-gooey recipe can also be used for casual entertaining.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 box (4-serving size) milk chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix
2 cups cold milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan).
  • Make, bake and cool cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan.
  • Poke cake every 1/2 inch with handle of wooden spoon. In medium bowl, beat pudding mix and milk with whisk about 2 minutes. Pour pudding evenly over cake. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g

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

Tips:

  • Use good quality cocoa powder for a rich and intense chocolate flavor. We recommend using a Dutch-processed cocoa powder, as it is darker and has a milder flavor than natural cocoa powder.
  • Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients to mix together more easily and will result in a smoother cake batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. A preheated oven will help the cake to rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
  • Do not open the oven door while the cake is baking. Opening the oven door can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This moist chocolate cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It is rich, chocolatey, and moist, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious chocolate cake that will impress your friends and family.

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