Best 7 20 Minute Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Chocolate cake is a timeless dessert that is loved by people of all ages. With its rich, decadent flavor and moist, fluffy texture, it's the perfect treat for any occasion. While many chocolate cake recipes require hours of preparation and baking, there are some fantastic recipes that can be made in just 20 minutes. These quick and easy recipes are perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving a chocolate fix but don't have a lot of time. From simple one-bowl recipes to more elaborate cakes with multiple layers, there's a 20-minute chocolate cake recipe out there for every skill level and preference. So preheat your oven and get ready to indulge in a delicious and satisfying chocolate cake in no time!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TWENTY-MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE



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I often make this quick cake in summer when I don't want the oven to be on too long. My husband, two children and I especially enjoy it after a long day of haying.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup water
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup whole milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter with water and cocoa. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. beat in the chocolate mixture; stir in the remaining ingredients. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the first four frosting ingredients. Stir in nuts. Pour over warm cake; spread to cover cake.

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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 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

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



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Meet the Cook: The biggest compliment I've ever gotten on this cake might have come when I baked it for my son's 11th birthday party last fall. The children were full after eating pizza, veggies and dip, etc. - but each of them asked for seconds! -Dianne Medwid, Dauphin, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup water
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ICING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring butter, cocoa and water to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat. Add to dry ingredients and mix well. , In a small bowl, beat eggs. Add buttermilk and vanilla; mix well. Stir into cocoa mixture. Pour into a greased 15x10-x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring the butter, cocoa and milk to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; add sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Spread over hot cake; immediately sprinkle with nuts. Cool completely on a wire rack.

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30 MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Make and share this 30 Minute Chocolate Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef jshaffer

Categories     Dessert

Time 43m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup Crisco
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix first 6 items.
  • Melt other 4 and add.
  • Pour in a 9x13 pan.
  • Bake in a 350 oven for 38 minutes.
  • That's it. You don't have to grease and flour the pan. You don't have to cream anything. It is so simple there should be a law against it. Just be sure it has cooked through into the middle of the top. It may take a few minutes more or less in your oven. In mine, it takes exactly 38 minutes.
  • You can use this cake as the basis for Better than sex cake, or it will take any icing or frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.3, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 216.8, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 34, Protein 3.9

22 MINUTE CAKE



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This is my Mom's recipe. Its a cross between a cake and a fudgy brownie. Simular to Texas Sheet cake. I have fond memories of having this cake on Sundays.

Provided by Melaine

Categories     Dessert

Time 37m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter
4 tablespoons cocoa
1/3 cup milk
1 lb powdered sugar
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Do not use a mixer.
  • Combine flour and sugar in a large bowl.
  • In saucepan combine butter, water, shortening, cocoa and salt.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Pour over flour mixture.
  • Combine buttermilk, eggs, soda, vanilla and cinnamon.
  • Add to the other mixture and mix all together (will be a little lumpy).
  • Pour batter into a 9 x 12 greased pan.
  • Bake 22 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • When cake has baked 18 minutes, start combining in large bowl the 1/2 cup butter, 4 Tablespoons cocoa, and 1/3 cup milk.
  • Bring to a boil and while boiling stir in 1 pound powdered sugar and 1 cup chopped nuts. Do not remove from heat while stirring in sugar.
  • Pour over hot cake as soon as it is removed from oven.

15-MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound chocolate with a cocoa-solids content of at least 70 percent
2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
6 eggs, preferably organic

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425. Generously grease a 10-inch springform cake pan and line with baking parchment.
  • Break the chocolate into pieces and melt with the butter in a bowl over simmering water.
  • In a separate bowl over simmering water, beat the eggs until they start to thicken. Remove from heat and beat about 4 or 5 more minutes. Fold half the eggs into the melted chocolate, then fold in the remainder. Pour the batter into the pan and cover with buttered foil.
  • Place in a bain-marie of very hot water. It is essential, if the cake is to cook evenly, that the water comes halfway up the side of the cake pan.
  • Bake for five minutes, remove the foil and bake for 10 minutes longer until just set. Remove from the water and cool in the pan. Unmold when completely cool.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 286, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 28 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use a kitchen scale to accurately measure ingredients for consistent results.
  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to promote even blending.
  • Sift dry ingredients together to remove lumps and ensure even distribution.
  • Mix wet and dry ingredients separately before combining to prevent overmixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Preheat the oven before baking to ensure even cooking.
  • Use a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake to check for doneness.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

This versatile 20-minute chocolate cake recipe provides a moist, fluffy, and flavorful base for various customization and decoration options. With its ease of preparation and adaptability, it caters to both novice and experienced bakers. The detailed instructions ensure successful baking, while the tips and variations offer endless possibilities for personalizing the cake to suit different occasions and preferences. Whether enjoyed as a simple, yet satisfying treat or transformed into an elaborate dessert masterpiece, this 20-minute chocolate cake promises a delightful culinary experience.

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