Best 5 Moms Deep Dark Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with Mom's Deep Dark Chocolate Cake, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds and captivates hearts. This delectable cake is not just a dessert; it's an embodiment of pure chocolate bliss. Its rich, velvety texture and intense chocolate flavor will transport you to a world of pure indulgence. Dive into the depths of chocolatey goodness with our classic Deep Dark Chocolate Cake recipe, featuring layers of moist chocolate sponge and a luscious chocolate ganache. For a touch of decadence, try the Triple Chocolate Cake, where layers of chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, and chocolate ganache come together to create a symphony of chocolate flavors. If you prefer a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Deep Dark Chocolate Cake offers the same intense chocolate experience without compromising on texture or taste. And for those who love a touch of spice, the Mexican Chocolate Cake infuses the classic chocolate cake with the warmth of cinnamon, cayenne, and ancho chili powder, creating a unique and unforgettable flavor profile. No matter your preference, Mom's Deep Dark Chocolate Cake has a recipe to satisfy your craving for chocolate perfection.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

DEEP, DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE



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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

Nonstick cooking spray
2⅓ cups (16.3 oz/463 g) sugar
¾ teaspoon (4.5 g) salt
¾ cup (2.4 oz/69 g) Dutch process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon (5 g) baking soda
1 cup (237 ml) water
¾ cup (177 ml) canola oil
2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
1¾ cups (7.7 oz/218 g) spooned and leveled bleached all-purpose flour
4 large egg yolks (2.6 oz/74 g)
2 large eggs (3.5 oz/99 g)
¼ cup (59 ml) buttermilk

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.

DEEP & DARK GANACHE CAKE



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My ode to all things chocolate, this is a phenomenally rich and satisfying chocolate ganache cake recipe. - Tarra Knight, Benbrook, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1-1/2 cups hot brewed coffee
4 large eggs
3 cups sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
GANACHE FROSTING:
16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 cups heavy whipping cream
5 teaspoons light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 8-in. square baking pans with parchment; grease the paper. , Place chocolate in a small bowl. Pour hot coffee over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed until lemon-colored. Gradually add sugar, oil, vanilla and the chocolate mixture, beating until well blended. In another bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to chocolate mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For ganache, place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream and corn syrup just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth., Let stand at room temperature to cool and thicken slightly, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Mixture will be very soft, but will thicken when spread onto cake.), Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/3 cup ganache. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining ganache over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

VERY MOIST DEEP DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This is "THE ONLY" birthday cake I seem to make because everyone loves it so much!!! and with the butter cream frosting!! ooohhh!! yummy!!

Provided by Ann McCue

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 17

CAKE
2 c sugar
1 3/4 c all purpose flour
3/4 c unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 c milk
1/2 c vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla
1 c boiling water
BUTTER CREAM FROSTING
1/2 c butter
3 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. Mix dry ingredients together in large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. then stir in the boiling water.
  • 2. Pour batter into 2 round cake pans or 9x13 pan. bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes. or until toothpic comes out clean.
  • 3. For frosting cream all ingredients together. If too thick for your liking add a pinch more milk.

MOM'S DEEP DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Categories     Chocolate     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c.sugar
1 3/4 c.flour
3/4 c.Hershey's Cocoa
1 1/2 tsp.baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. boiling water

Steps:

  • Heat oven 350 degrees grease and flour 2 round cake pans,9 by 1 1/2 inches or rectangler pan 13x9x2 inches. In large mixer bowl combine dry ingredients.Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla , beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Remove from mixer.Mix baking soda and bowling and stir into batter. (batter will thin) Pour into prepared pans. Bake 30 to 35 minutes for round pans,35 to 40 minutes for rectangler pan or untill wooden pick inserted in center comes clean. Cool cake in rounds 10 minutes. remove from pans.Cool completely. Do not remove cake from rectangler pan.

DEEP DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Make and share this Deep Dark Chocolate Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup black coffee
1/2 cup canola oil (or any vegetable oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease and flour one 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • If you want a layer cake, use two 9-inch pans.
  • In large bowl, stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Add eggs, buttermilk, coffee (if making with instant, use 2 tsp to make 1 cup), oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of electric mixer 2 minutes. Batter will be thin.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean (30-35 minutes for round pans, 35-40 minutes for rectangular pans).
  • Cool 10 minutes; (if using 9-inch round cake pans, remove from pan) and cool on wire racks.
  • Cool completely, then frost with your favourite vanilla icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.8, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 23.9, Sodium 351.2, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 25.8, Protein 3.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will have a big impact on the final product. Look for chocolate that has a cocoa content of at least 60%.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The cake should be baked at a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oven is too hot, the cake will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Choose a frosting that complements the cake: There are many different types of frosting that can be used with chocolate cake. Some popular choices include chocolate ganache, vanilla buttercream, and cream cheese frosting.

Conclusion:

This deep, dark chocolate cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's rich, moist, and decadent, with a perfect balance of chocolate and sweetness. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just because, this cake is sure to please everyone who tries it.

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