RICH CHOCOLATE CAKE
Adapted from Baker's Dozen Cookbook (I made some minor changes). This recipe makes a wonderful and moist cake with a velvety and smooth texture. All in one bowl too! I fill the layers with Mean Chef's Mousseline Buttercream (flavored with coconut), then glaze with Chocolate Butter Glaze (recipe #88240). To die for!! (I made only half the recipe for a birthday cake, and it's plenty for 8 people)
Provided by WaterMelon
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 2 9inch layers, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Position a rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 350F.
- Line the bottoms of two 9x2-inch round pans with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate in microwave (LOW or MED), stirring occasionally until smooth.
- You may use a double boiler too (make sure water is HOT, not simmering).
- Cool chocolate until tepid.
- Sift flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt into a large mixing bowl.
- Add brown sugar.
- Using a paddle blade on electric mixer, combine the ingredients on low speed.
- Add butter and sour cream.
- Mix on med-low speed for 1 min to make a thick batter.
- Add eggs, melted chocolate and vanilla.
- Increase speed to high and beat for 2 mins.
- Stop and scrape down the bowl.
- Resume mixing at med-high, for about 5 sec.
- Reduce speed to low and slowly pour in the water just until thoroughly blended.
- Spoon batter into prepared pans and spread it evenly.
- Bake until tops spring back when pressed lightly in the centers and a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 30-35 mins.
- Transfer to cooling racks and cool for 10 mins.
- Invert onto racks and remove pans.
- Peel off the parchment and cool the cakes right side up.
- NOTE: The cake can be baked 1 day in advance.
- Wrap the cooled cake layers tightly with plastic wrap to store.
- Or to freeze, over-wrapped with foil, for up to 2 weeks.
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Chris Malone
[email protected]This is my go-to chocolate cake recipe. It's always a hit with my friends and family.
Saruro
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dry for my taste. I would recommend using a little more butter next time.
Justine Lewis
[email protected]I've made this cake a few times now and it always turns out great. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or just a weekend treat.
Man Man
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was so moist and chocolatey. I loved the way the frosting complimented the cake.
Eenesto Elias
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my liking. I would recommend using a little more flour next time.
FOX GAMING
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness.
Kryptonite Rai
[email protected]The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using a little less sugar next time.
Alma Eid
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was easy to make and didn't take too long. I will definitely be making this again.
Mis Sharmin
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cake turned out perfectly and was so delicious. I loved the combination of the chocolate cake and the vanilla frosting.
nour khansa
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again!
Jovayne Simms
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so rich and chocolatey, and the frosting is to die for. My friends and family love it!