Best 3 Luscious Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a journey of chocolatey delight with our Luscious Chocolate Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This culinary masterpiece boasts a moist and fluffy chocolate cake base, enveloped in a rich and velvety chocolate ganache. The harmonious blend of cocoa powder, melted chocolate, and a touch of coffee creates a symphony of flavors that will transport you to chocolate heaven.

Additional recipes within the article offer variations on this classic dessert, including a delectable Chocolate Lava Cake with a molten chocolate center that oozes out upon every bite. For those who prefer a lighter option, the Chocolate Angel Food Cake is a delightful treat with its airy texture and delicate chocolate flavor. Chocoholics will rejoice in the Chocolate Mousse, a rich and creamy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The Chocolate Chip Cookies are a timeless classic, offering a crispy exterior and a chewy, chocolate-studded interior that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

These recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences, ensuring that every chocolate lover finds their perfect match. Whether you're a fan of dense and decadent cakes or prefer lighter and airier textures, there's a chocolatey treat waiting to be savored. Embrace your inner chocoholic and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

LUSCIOUS CHOCOLATE CAKE



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There are few desserts that provoke so many comments about "decadence" as a truffle cake. Serve it slightly chilled, with a glass of cold milk as an innocent accompaniment.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup (2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans and parchment
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon best-quality cocoa powder, plus more for pans
3/4 cup milk
2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising)
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 recipe Whipped Ganache
1 recipe Poured Ganache Glaze

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange two racks in center of oven. Line bottoms of three 9-by-2-inch buttered cake pans with parchment; butter again. Dust bottoms and sides with cocoa; tap out excess. Sift cocoa into a medium bowl; stir in 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Set aside to cool.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, and salt into a bowl. Set aside. In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter on low until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar, scraping down sides twice. Beat in vanilla.
  • Add eggs, a third at a time, beating after each addition. With mixer on low speed, alternate adding flour mixture and reserved cocoa mixture a little at a time, starting and ending with flour mixture. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans; spread with an offset spatula until level.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes, rotating pans if necessary, until a cake tester inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean. Let cool in pans set on a wire rack, about 15 minutes. Remove the cakes from the pans, and return to rack to cool, tops up.
  • Trim cake layers until level. Place one layer of cake on a cardboard cake round. Spread about 1 1/4 cups whipped ganache on cake; top with a second cake. Repeat. Spread remaining whipped ganache evenly over top and sides of cake to seal in crumbs and form a smooth surface. Chill until crumb coat is firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Place cake (still on the cardboard cake round) on a wire rack set in a baking pan. Pour enough ganache glaze over cake to fully coat, shaking pan gently to help spread ganache if necessary. Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes. The ganache in the baking pan may be strained through a fine sieve and added back into glaze. Pour remaining glaze over cake; allow excess to drip off sides. If top is not smooth, gently shake pan, or run an offset spatula quickly over surface. Allow to set at least 30 minutes before serving.

LUSCIOUS CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup flour
1/2 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 t. vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Add dry ingredients in two batches, alternating with sour cream. Spread into pan and bake 30-35 minutes.

LUSCIOUS CHOCOLATE CAKE



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My Great grandmother used to bake this for me for my birthday's. It is moist, chocolaty and so so so very good. This recipe has been in our family since my great-grandmother got married in 1905. My Great Grandma won the Blue-ribbon for this recipe in 1906 at The Skagit County Fair.

Provided by Lisa Mersereau

Categories     Chocolate

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 c cake flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 2/3 c sugar
1/3 c butter (softened)
1 1/4 c butter milk
1 egg
2 egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla
3 chocolate, unsweetened squares melted!!
1/4 c black coffee

Steps:

  • 1. Sift together dry ingredients.
  • 2. Add butter and buttermilk. Beat 2 minutes at low speed.
  • 3. Add remaining ingredients. Beat 2 minutes low speed.
  • 4. Grease and flour either 1 9X13 or 2 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes. Until tooth pick comes out clean. Top with frosting of your choice. Chocolate was my favorite with chopped walnuts on top.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A good quality semisweet or dark chocolate will give the cake a rich and decadent taste.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough and dense. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake to rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly and prevent it from sliding off the cake.
  • Be creative with your frosting. You can use a variety of different frostings to complement the chocolate cake, such as chocolate ganache, whipped cream, or buttercream.

Conclusion:

This luscious chocolate cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's moist, decadent, and packed with chocolate flavor. With its easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So next time you're craving a chocolate fix, give this luscious chocolate cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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