DOUBLE DOWN CHOCOLATE CAKE

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This one takes some time, but for that really special occasion, let them know you cared to make something beyond the norm. It is very moist, holds well over a few days, and the frosting (recipe will follow) is sublime.(based on Cook's Illustrated recipe) If you like this recipe, see others at http://mybestcookbook.wordpress.com

Provided by Sherry Peyton

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 oz unsweeted chocolate (4 squares)
1/4 c cocoa powder
1/2 c water
1/2 c sugar
1 3/4 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c milk to which has been added 1 tsp vinegar
4 eggs, + 2 egg yolks
1 1/4 c sugar
12 Tbsp butter softened

Steps:

  • 1. Take the first 4 ingredients (choc's H20 and sugar) and place in a double boiler, melt the choc, stir until combined and let cool.
  • 2. Add the dry ingredients together (flour, soda, salt) and whisk together. Add the vanilla to the milk in a separate container.
  • 3. Beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy in a mixer. Add the cooled chocolate, add the butter, mixing on low, and then add the flour mixture and milk mixture alternatively until all is incorporated.
  • 4. Divide between 2 floured cake pans and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes and remove from pans to wire rack to cool completely. Frost when cool.
  • 5. Frosting follows in my next posted recipe.

hileni kondo
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Miah Veselsky
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This cake is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect.


Ali Asif
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he'd ever had.


Coach Pamba
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This cake is delicious! It's so moist and the chocolate flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Noe Patino
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I love this recipe! The cake is so moist and chocolatey. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Burhan Uddin
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This cake is so good! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Malik shoaib Malik shoaib
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Phoebe De Wet
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This is the best chocolate cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and rich, and the chocolate flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again and again!


Malik sheryar
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it!


Brandon Frye
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge success! All the kids loved it and it was so easy to make.


Bikash Mandal
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a special event, but it's also easy enough to make for a weeknight dessert.


Ivan Mukisa
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's so convenient to be able to whip up a delicious chocolate cake without having to go to the store.


Chloe Gunn
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a treat for my family. It's always a hit.


Guy Keller
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I'm not a huge chocolate fan, but I loved this cake! It was so moist and flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Jayson Soto
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Muhammad Zaib
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This cake is delicious! It's so moist and the chocolate flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Md Roksat
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I love this recipe! The cake is so moist and chocolatey. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


bakar bro
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This cake is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Xamda Abdi
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he'd ever had. It was so moist and rich, and the chocolate flavor was perfect.


Debeli Alemina
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This chocolate cake is the most decadent, moist, and flavorful cake I've ever had. It was so easy to make and the results were incredible. I will definitely be making this cake again and again!