Best 7 The Best Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with our curated collection of the best chocolate cake recipes. From the classic and decadent Devil's Food Cake to the moist and fluffy Chocolate Fudge Cake, our recipes cater to every chocolate lover's desire. For those who prefer a gluten-free option, our Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake is a delightful treat. If you're craving a rich and fudgy口感, our Chocolate Lava Cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. And for a unique twist, our Chocolate Avocado Cake combines the richness of chocolate with the creaminess of avocado for a delightful surprise. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure perfect texture, flavor, and presentation, making them ideal for special occasions, celebrations, or simply a sweet indulgence.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Our family's favorite chocolate cake! Especially when you add the fudge frosting!

Provided by Joan

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup butter
½ cup shortening
1 cup water
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Bring to a boil the 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1/2 cup shortening, water and 1/4 cup cocoa. Remove from heat and add flour, sugar, 1/2 cup milk and vinegar. Mix well. Then add: eggs, baking soda and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Mix well until lumps are gone. Pour into greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • To Make Fudge Frosting: Combine in saucepan , 6 tablespoon butter or oleo, 4 tablespoons milk and cocoa. Bring to rolling boil. Remove from heat and add 3 cups confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until smooth. Spread on cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 45.2 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 146.4 mg, Sugar 43.3 g

THE BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE YOU EVER ATE



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I make this cake over and over. It is easy to put together and the frosting of the cake is easy and fast. It goes fast around my house.

Provided by CANDACEMARIE

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup butter
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup butter
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup milk
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Sift 2 cups white sugar and 2 cups flour together; set aside.
  • In a sauce pan; combine 1/2 cup butter or margarine, oil, water, and 1/4 cup cocoa. Bring mixture to a boil, remove from heat and add to dry ingredients.
  • Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk; add with eggs, salt, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon vanilla to cocoa, flour mixture and stir well.
  • Pour batter into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
  • To Make Frosting: Five minutes before cake is done combine 1/2 cup butter,1/4 cup cocoa and 1/4 cup milk in saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and stir in confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and chopped pecans. Pour frosting over hot cake. Cake remains moist and may be frozen. Serves 20.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 216.9 mg, Sugar 36.9 g

BEST MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE



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My mom created this recipe years ago and my sisters and brother and I have entered this in 4-H and won many awards. Yummy on its own or with chocolate frosting!

Provided by MARIASUE

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup margarine
1 ¾ cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups milk
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 557.5 mg, Sugar 31 g

THE BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: flour, dutch processed cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, baking powder, stout, vanilla extract, espresso powder, butter, sugar, eggs, mayonnaise, dark chocolate, butter, vanilla extract, dutch processed cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, fresh fruit

Provided by Scott Loitsch

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ½ cups flour
1 cup dutch processed cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ cups stout
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon espresso powder
1 cup butter
1 ½ cups sugar
3 eggs
½ cup mayonnaise
4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
1 ½ cups butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup dutch processed cocoa powder
5 cups powdered sugar
5 tablespoons milk
fresh fruit, to decorate

Steps:

  • Grease and line three 8-inch (20 cm) cake tins with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a large glass measuring cup, combine the stout, vanilla, and espresso powder. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until it is light and fluffy, about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides occasionally to ensure all the ingredients are being evenly creamed together.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  • Add the mayonnaise and beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Preheat oven to 325˚F (160˚C).
  • Alternate adding the prepared dry and wet ingredients to the batter. Starting with about ⅓ of the dry ingredients, beat until incorporated. Then add ⅓ of the liquid ingredients, mixing until the batter comes together. Continue until all the wet and dry ingredients have been incorporated.
  • Using a rubber scraper, fold the dark chocolate chunks into the batter.
  • Distribute the batter evenly between the 3 prepared cake tins.
  • Bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Place the cakes on a cooling rack and leave to cool for about 10-15 minutes, until the outside of the pan is cool enough to touch.
  • Once the cakes have cooled, loosen the edges using a butter knife. Then place a large plate over the tin and invert to release the cake from the pan. Remove the parchment paper from the bottom of the cake and slide the cake back onto the cooling rack to cool completely. Repeat for the remaining two layers.
  • While your cakes are cooling, prepare the buttercream.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the butter and vanilla.
  • Gradually add in the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and milk, continuously beating until all the ingredients have been incorporated and the frosting is light and fluffy.
  • Frost and decorate to your liking.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787 calories, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 73 grams

THE BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This is not your everyday chocolate cake. It's a showstopper-very tall and much more of a bakery-style cake than a cake from a box. The frosting has both melted chocolate for smoothness and cocoa for depth of flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Nonstick baking spray
1 1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa, plus more for dusting
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
2 1/4 cups light brown sugar
1 1/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips or semisweet chocolate (64-percent cacao), chopped
4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 tablespoon pure vanilla paste or extract

Steps:

  • For the cake: Arrange a rack in the center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat two 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Line the bottoms with parchment paper rounds and lightly coat the paper with nonstick spray. Dust the bottom and sides of each pan with Dutch-process cocoa powder, tapping out excess.
  • Sift the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda and baking powder into the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on low speed to combine. Add the eggs, egg yolks, brown sugar, sour cream, oil, vanilla, salt and 1 cup of hot water. Beat on medium speed until completely smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Scrape the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Smooth the tops. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until a tester inserted into the centers comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer the pans to a wire rack and let the cakes cool for 30 minutes. Run a knife around the sides of the cakes and invert onto the wire rack. Remove the parchment and let the cakes cool completely.
  • Trim the domes of the cake rounds with a large serrated knife so the tops are flat.
  • For the frosting: Melt the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl set over simmering water in a medium saucepan. Remove from the simmering water and let it cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat the butter and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to low, drizzle in the chocolate and beat until completely blended. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla. Increase the speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • To assemble the cake: Place one cake, cut-side down, on a platter. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the frosting evenly over the top. Place the remaining cake, cut-side down, on top. Spread the top with 1 1/2 cups of the frosting. Frost the sides of the cake with 3/4 cup of the frosting and smooth out completely to make an even crumb coat. (It's ok if some of the cake shows through. This is just a base layer.) Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the frosting set.
  • Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides, swirling decoratively.

BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE



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With a tender crumb and rich frosting, a layered chocolate cake always impresses, no matter the occasion. One bite and you'll agree this cake recipe is awesome! -Elvi Kaukinen, Horseheads, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sour cream
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line three 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; grease and flour the pans and paper. Set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small heavy saucepan, melt chips and butter over low heat. Transfer to a large bowl; cool for 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. If desired, top with chocolate curls. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (70g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

THE BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE EVER



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My grandmother taught me how to make this cake. This is the most moist chocolate cake I have ever tasted. It was my dad's favorite and now it is my husband's favorite too. The first 11 ingredients are for the cake and the last 6 are for the icing.

Provided by Emily Passaro

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 2 layer cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour (I use Gold Medal brand)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup hot coffee
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Sift together dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add oil, coffee, and milk; mix at medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Add eggs and vanilla; beat for 2 more minutes. Batter will be thin.
  • Pour into 2 greased and floured 9 inch cake pans.
  • Bake at 325 for 25-30 minutes.
  • Cool cakes for 15 minutes before removing from pans. Cool completely on wire racks.
  • To make the icing, combine the milk and flour in a saucepan and cook until thick, stirring often to prevent it from being lumpy. Cover and refrigerate until cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat butter, shortening, sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
  • Add chilled milk/flour mixture and beat for 10 minutes.
  • Frost cake after is it completely cool.
  • Refrigerate cake until just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 775, Fat 45.2, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 642.9, Carbohydrate 90.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 60.3, Protein 7.5

Tips:

  • Use good quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can make the cake dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This chocolate cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's moist, rich, and chocolatey, with a fluffy frosting that is out of this world. Whether you're serving it for a birthday party, a holiday gathering, or just a special treat, this cake is sure to be a hit. So what are you waiting for? Try this recipe today!

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