Best 4 Nutty Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our Nutty Chocolate Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This exquisite cake features a moist and fluffy chocolate sponge, generously filled with a rich and creamy chocolate ganache, and topped with a crunchy layer of chopped nuts. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness, bitterness, and a delightful textural contrast. This article presents a collection of Nutty Chocolate Cake recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dessert. From the decadent original version to variations with different types of nuts, fillings, and frostings, you'll find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner looking to impress, these recipes provide clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process of creating this irresistible treat.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

NUTTY CHOCOLATE CAKE



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I got the idea for this incredibly easy yet impressive holiday dessert from a magazine. It is now a family favorite-and has been for the last 15 years! It is absolutely gorgeous on my buffet. -Linda DuVal, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 cakes (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 can (8 ounces) almond paste
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sour cream
Dash salt
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cakes according to package directions, using two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small bowl, beat almond paste and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in cream until fluffy. Cut each cake horizontally in half; spread filling over bottom layers. Replace top layers., In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in sour cream and salt. Spread over the top of each cake. Sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

NUTTY CHOCOLATE CHIP PICNIC CAKE



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With a sweet and nutty chocolate baked-on topping, here's a cake that's ready to go. No frosting needed.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. Mix chocolate chips, brown sugar and pecans; set aside.
  • Bake and cool cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan--except sprinkle chocolate chip mixture on batter in pan before baking.
  • Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE NUTTY FUDGE CAKE



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This cake is a decadent indulgence for those of you who love chocolate, peanut butter, and nuts! The soft texture is very moist, dense, and full of rich chocolate flavor. The frosting delights the palate with creamy, chocolate peanut butter and the accent of crunchy, salted cashews. I was on a chocolate binge when I created...

Provided by Sena Wilson

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 oz (2 sq.) semi-sweet chocolate
1/2 c hot water
1/4 c butter, softened
1 1/2 c granulated sugar
1/4 c sour cream
2 eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 c buttermilk
1 1/2 c cake flour
2 Tbsp dutch processed cocoa, unsweetened
1/4 tsp espresso powder
1 tsp baking soda
pinch of salt
NUTTY FUDGE FROSTING
1 Tbsp butter
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 c nutella
1/4 c smooth peanut butter
1 1/2 c powdered sugar, approximately
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
1-2 tsp milk or water
1 c crushed cashews
CHOCOLATE GLAZE
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
5 tsp water
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp white corn syrup
1 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Cake: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of a 10" spring-form pan with parchment paper. Grease and dust the sides and bottom of pan with flour. Set aside. Combine the chocolate squares with the hot water; stir until melted and set aside to cool.
  • 2. Cream butter on high speed of mixer until fluffy; gradually add sugar and beat well. Add the eggs to batter one at a time; mix in vanilla. Stir in the melted chocolate and sour cream.
  • 3. Combine dry ingredients and add to batter, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Blend on low speed after each addition just enough to incorporate mixture; do not overbeat. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake for approximately 35 - 45 minutes or until center of cake tests done. A few crumbs on the cake tester (or toothpick) is okay as this is a dense and moist cake. Cool before frosting.
  • 4. Nutty Fudge Frosting: Stir together all ingredients except the crushed cashews; gradually add a small amount of milk/water to thin the frosting for spreading consistency only. It is a thick frosting. Remove cake from pan and spread with frosting on sides and top of cooled cake. Top with the crushed cashews. Place in refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes or longer to cool and set icing. Prepare chocolate glaze and drizzle over cooled cake; return the cake to refrigerator for several hours before serving.
  • 5. Easy Chocolate Glaze: Place all ingredients in a sauce pan on low heat. Stir and cook ONLY until butter melts. Remove from heat and drizzle over cooled frosted cake. Note: This makes extra glaze that can be stored in refrigerator several days, reheated and poured over other "goodies". You can half the glaze recipe if you prefer.

NUTTY CHOCOLATE CHIP PICNIC CAKE



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With a sweet and nutty chocolate baked-on topping, here's a cake that's ready to go. No frosting needed.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. Mix chocolate chips, brown sugar and pecans; set aside.
  • Bake and cool cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan--except sprinkle chocolate chip mixture on batter in pan before baking.
  • Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use good quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the cake will taste. Look for chocolate with a high cocoa content (at least 70%).
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake to rise evenly.
  • Don't open the oven door during baking. This can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This nutty chocolate cake is a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized with different nuts and toppings. The cake is moist and chocolatey, with a nutty flavor that adds a nice depth of flavor. The frosting is rich and creamy, 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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