Best 9 Oras Deep Dark Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Deep Dark Chocolate Cake, a symphony of rich flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This exquisite cake is crafted with premium-quality dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and a touch of espresso, resulting in an intense and decadent chocolate experience. The velvety smooth texture of the cake is complemented by a luscious chocolate ganache that coats it, creating a heavenly combination that is sure to satisfy any chocolate lover.

In this detailed recipe article, we'll guide you through the process of creating this irresistible cake from scratch. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to impress your friends and family with your culinary skills. We'll also share variations of the cake, including a gluten-free option, a white chocolate ganache, and a chocolate buttercream frosting, so you can tailor it to your preferences. Get ready to embark on a delightful baking journey and create a masterpiece that will leave you craving for more.

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

DARK CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE WITH DARK CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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A super rich, not-too-sweet, dark chocolaty sheet cake that's perfect for any party!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup dark cocoa powder (such as Hershey's® Special Dark)
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup strong brewed coffee, at room temperature
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup dark cocoa powder (such as Hershey's® Special Dark), sifted
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar, or to taste
7 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet and line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
  • Beat brown sugar, white sugar, and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract. Add in 1/3 of the flour mixture, and mix until just combined. Add in 1/2 of the coffee and buttermilk, and mix until just combined. Continue alternating additions of the flour mixture with coffee and buttermilk, mixing just until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan; smooth into an even layer. Tap pan firmly on the counter several times to remove air bubbles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs, about 25 minutes. Do not overbake. Place cake on a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting. Beat butter in a large bowl until completely smooth. Mix in cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt until thoroughly combined. Mix in vanilla. Add in powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour in heavy cream and beat until frosting is light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. If frosting is too thick, add more heavy cream.
  • Spread frosting over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 52.4 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 189.7 mg, Sugar 28.5 g

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.

DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE I



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This recipe features an icing made with cream cheese, cocoa, and cinnamon frosts this dark chocolate cake for an elegant dessert.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Dark Chocolate

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups boiling water
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 ¼ cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 3 - 9 inch round cake pans. In medium bowl, pour boiling water over cocoa, and whisk until smooth. Let mixture cool. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at time, then stir in vanilla. Add the flour mixture alternately with the cocoa mixture. Spread batter evenly between the 3 prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.9 calories, Carbohydrate 63.5 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 462.6 mg, Sugar 37.9 g

DEEP DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE



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My family and friends loves chocolates. I make them for our home. It is so easy and simple to make them. It is so delicious, rich, and sweet.

Provided by Lisa Johnson

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 c sugar
3/4 c hershey's cocoa
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
2 eggs
1/2 c vegetable oil
1 c boiling water
1 3/4 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 c milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
6 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted
2 2/3 c confectioners' sugar
1/2 c hershey's cocoa
1/3 c milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans or one 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  • 2. Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of electric mixer 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • 3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes for round pans, 35 to 40 minutes for rectangular pan or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. (Cake may be left in rectangular pan, if desired.)
  • 4. For icing: Beat butter in medium bowl. Add powdered sugar and cocoa alternately with milk, beating to spreading consistency (additional milk may be needed). Stir in vanilla. About 2 cups frosting.

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.

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.

DARK CHOCOLATE ORANGE CAKE



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This cake is a dry and grainy texture with a hint of orange.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Dark Chocolate

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
4 eggs
⅔ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream the butter with the sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the sour cream, vanilla and orange rind.
  • In another bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Beat into the creamed mixture just until incorporated and then stir in the almonds.
  • Turn the batter into a greased and floured tube pan. Bake in a 350 degrees F (175 degree C) oven for 1 hour, or until it tests done with a toothpick. Let cool on a rack. Makes 16 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 79.8 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 149.5 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

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

ORA'S DEEP DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Sinful, sensational, and luscious, this cake is too easy to make to be this good! My grandmother gave me this recipe when I got married. Make it and you'll see why she kept it such a secret.

Provided by Ail Blanks

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans (tip:use cocoa powder to dust pan).
  • In large bowl, stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla: beat on medium speed of electric mixer for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in water.
  • (Batter will be thin.).
  • Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks.
  • Cool completely.
  • Prepare Ora's Favorite Frosting; spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before starting, measure and prepare all ingredients and equipment. This will ensure a smooth baking process.
  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of chocolate greatly impacts the cake's flavor. Opt for a dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70% for an intense, rich taste.
  • Bloom the chocolate: Blooming helps stabilize the chocolate and prevents it from seizing when combined with hot liquids. Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until melted and smooth.
  • Use a double boiler: When melting butter and chocolate together, use a double boiler to ensure gentle and even melting without burning.
  • Beat the eggs and sugar thoroughly: Beating the eggs and sugar together until thick and pale helps incorporate air, resulting in a light and fluffy cake.
  • Fold dry ingredients gently: To avoid overmixing and a dense cake, gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature and time: Follow the recipe's recommended temperature and baking time to ensure the cake is cooked through but not overbaked.
  • Let the cake cool completely: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting or serving. This will help the cake set properly and prevent it from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the decadence of Ora's Deep Dark Chocolate Cake, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With its rich, intense chocolate flavor, moist and fluffy crumb, and elegant presentation, this cake is a masterpiece that will impress any chocolate lover. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a sweet treat, Ora's Deep Dark Chocolate Cake is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.

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