Updated Wed Jan 03 2024

Chocolate Cake Recipes

16 recipes to choose from

Recipes (16)

Discover 16 unique Chocolate Cake recipes. Each with it's own twist on the recipe. Read our review top find our top Chocolate Cake recipes out there.

# 1

Deliciously Moist Chocolate Layer Cake

Sally's Baking Addiction

This is my favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe. With a super moist crumb and fudgy, yet light texture, this chocolate cake recipe will be your favorite too. Top with chocolate buttercream and choc...

# 2

Ina Garten's Chocolate Cake

The View from Great Island

Ina Garten's Chocolate Cake recipe ~ it's a classic! When I hear the word dessert, this homey, rich, chocolatey cake is what springs to mind. Everybody should make it at least once.

55 mins

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# 3

The Best Chocolate Cake I’ve Ever Had (And a Par-taaay!)

The Food Charlatan

Literally the BEST chocolate cake ever to cross my lips. It is dense and rich and moist and almost brownie-like but still in a cake way. It's a Magleby's copycat. You will not regret this!

2h 19 mins

Best Low Carb Chocolate Cake

Low Carb Yum

This is the best low-carb keto chocolate cake recipe ever! Shredded zucchini makes it moist and nutritious. The kids will never know you are sneaking in a vegetable.

50 mins

(2 LAYER CAKE) Simple Chocolate Birthday Cake with Whipped Chocolate Buttercream.

Half Baked Harvest

A decadent a delicious chocolate cake

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Top 3 Recipe Review

The Ultimate Indulgence: Deliciously Moist Chocolate Layer Cake

Sally's Baking Addiction

Sally's Deliciously Moist Chocolate Layer Cake stands out with its rich, complex flavors, thanks to the addition of espresso powder and freshly brewed coffee. The texture is promised to be moist and tender, a result of buttermilk in the batter. This recipe requires a bit more effort with its layering technique but promises a show-stopping dessert that could easily become a favorite for special occasions.

Classic Comfort: Ina Garten's Chocolate Cake

The View from Great Island

Ina Garten's Chocolate Cake recipe offers simplicity without compromising on taste. It uses half-and-half instead of traditional buttermilk and includes hot coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor. With fewer steps than Sally’s version, this cake is approachable for bakers of all levels while still delivering on decadence with chunks of semisweet chocolate in the frosting.

Rich and Fudgy Delight: The Best Chocolate Cake I’ve Ever Had (And a Par-taaay!)

The Food Charlatan

The Food Charlatan presents "The Best Chocolate Cake I’ve Ever Had," which lives up to its name through an incredibly moist crumb achieved by using sour cream and extra butter in the batter. This cake leans towards fudginess rather than fluffiness, making it perfect for those who love dense desserts. Its richness is balanced by salted butter in both the cake and frosting, providing an irresistible sweet-salty contrast.

Conclusion

Each recipe brings something unique to the table: Sally’s offers complexity and sophistication; Ina’s provides classic comfort with ease; while The Food Charlatan’s boasts rich fudginess for true chocolate lovers. Your choice depends on your preference for texture—fluffy or dense—and your desire for depth of flavor versus simplicity in preparation. All three promise delicious results that would satisfy any chocolate cake craving!

Frequently asked questions

1. How do I make the chocolate cake moist and fluffy?

2. Can I use cocoa powder instead of melted chocolate?

3. What type of flour should I use for the chocolate cake?

4. Can I substitute butter with oil in the recipe?

5. How long should I bake the chocolate cake for?

1. How do I make the chocolate cake moist and fluffy?

To make a chocolate cake moist and fluffy, you can follow these steps:

Choose the right recipe: Look for recipes that specifically mention "moist" or "fluffy" in their description. These recipes often include ingredients and techniques that contribute to the desired texture.
Use quality ingredients: Opt for high-quality cocoa powder, chocolate, and other ingredients like butter and eggs. Using good quality ingredients will enhance the flavor and texture of your cake.
Measure accurately: Accurate measurements are crucial in baking. Use measuring cups or a kitchen scale to ensure you add the right amount of each ingredient as mentioned in the recipe.
Cream butter and sugar properly: Creaming butter (at room temperature) with sugar until light and fluffy helps incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter texture.
Add eggs one at a time: When adding eggs to your batter, do it one at a time while mixing well after each addition. This ensures proper emulsification of fats with other ingredients, leading to a tender crumb.
Alternate dry and wet ingredients: When adding dry ingredients (such as flour mixture) alternately with wet ones (like milk), it helps create an even distribution of moisture throughout the batter without overmixing.
Don't overmix: Overmixing can develop gluten strands in flour, resulting in a dense cake instead of a fluffy one. Mix until just combined after each addition of dry or wet ingredients.
Add buttermilk or yogurt: Incorporating buttermilk or plain yogurt into your batter adds moisture while also tenderizing the crumb due to their acidic nature.
Baking time & temperature: Follow the recommended baking time mentioned in your recipe closely; however, ovens may vary so keep an eye on your cake towards the end of baking time using toothpick test method - insert it into center; if it comes out clean or with few crumbs clinging on it's done!
Proper cooling & storage: Allow your chocolate cake to cool completely before removing from pans; this prevents any residual heat from making it soggy inside.

2. Can I use cocoa powder instead of melted chocolate?

3. What type of flour should I use for the chocolate cake?

4. Can I substitute butter with oil in the recipe?

5. How long should I bake the chocolate cake for?

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