Best 4 Chocolate Love Cake Recipes

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With its rich chocolate flavor, decadent texture, and irresistible sweetness, chocolate love cake is a timeless classic that has captured the hearts of dessert enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, finding the perfect recipe to make this delectable cake can be an exciting adventure. With countless variations and personal preferences to consider, this guide will take you on a journey to discover the best chocolate love cake recipe that suits your taste and skill level. Get ready to indulge in a sensory experience that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE-MINT LOVE CAKE WITH MINT GANACHE



Chocolate-Mint Love Cake with Mint Ganache image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Canola spray
One 16.5-ounce box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients for baking listed on the box
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
One 32-ounce container part-skim ricotta cheese
4 ounces mascarpone
3/4 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
One 10-ounce bag bittersweet chocolate chips
5 ounces heavy cream
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with canola spray.
  • Prepare the boxed cake batter according to the package directions, adding the peppermint extract. Spread evenly in the prepared pan and set aside.
  • Combine the ricotta, mascarpone, sugar, eggs and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until smooth. Gently scoop the filling onto the cake batter and spread so the top is completely white.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 50 to 65 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 20 minutes.
  • For the ganache: Combine the chocolate chips, cream, corn syrup and peppermint extract in the top of a double boiler. Gently stir the mixture until the chocolate melts and the ganache becomes very smooth.
  • Spread the ganache evenly over the cooled cake and let stand 10 minutes to set. Cut the cake into 18 squares.

BURNING LOVE CHOCOLATE CREAM CAKE



Burning Love Chocolate Cream Cake image

Make and share this Burning Love Chocolate Cream Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 two layer nine inch cake, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 unsweetened chocolate squares
2 1/4 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup sour cream
1 cup boiling water
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pint heavy cream
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate in a small bowl over hot (hot boiling) water and cool.
  • Grease and flour two 9x11/2-inch pans.
  • Tap out excess flour.
  • Sift flour, baking soda and salt onto waxed paper.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Beat butter, sugar and eggs in a large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in vanilla and cooled chocolate.
  • Stir in dry ingredients, alternating with sour cream and beating well with a spoon until smooth.
  • Stir in water (Batter will be thin).
  • Pour into pans.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until centers spring back when lightly pressed with fingertips.
  • Cool in pans 10 minutes, then turn on wire racks and cool completely.
  • Split each layer in half crosswise to make 4 thin layers.
  • Fill and frost with Whipped Cocoa Cream.
  • Refrigerate.
  • To make Whipped Cocoa Cream combine listed ingredients in a chilled medium size bowl.
  • Whip ingredients in chilled medium bowlwith chilled beaters until stiff.
  • You can quickly chill the empty bowl and beaters by putting them in the freezer for 15 minutes or so while the cake is cooling.

CHOCOLATE ITALIAN LOVE CAKE



Chocolate Italian Love Cake image

My husband loves this cake. The ricotta starts on the top but settles to bottom when baked.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box chocolate cake mix and ingredients to make it
2 lb ricotta cheese
4 large eggs
3/4 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 small box instant chocolate pudding
1 c milk
8 oz cool whip

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven 350 degrees
  • 2. Make the cake mix and set aside.
  • 3. Whip the cheese eggs, sugar and vanilla. Pour cake mix into 9x13 greased pan. Pour cheese mixture over top and carefully spread it as best you can. bake for 1 hour. cool completely
  • 4. Mix pudding with milk. fold in whip cream. Spread on cooled cake. Chill

CHOCOLATE LOVE CAKE



Chocolate Love Cake image

This is such a simple and delicious cake,my twins LOVE it! sometimes I use chocolate cake mix,sometimes a butter or white cake mix,doesn't matter,it's all good! Did I mention this cake is magic? The layers switch during the baking time! the cheese part is now on the bottom! This frosting is so tasty,I use it on a plain cake too!

Provided by Leanne D.

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package chocolate cake mix(made according to package directions)
2 lbs ricotta cheese
4 eggs
3/4 c sugar
1 t vanilla
1 (5.1 oz) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 c cold milk
8 oz cool whip

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350*F and spray a 9x13 inch pan with nonstick spray. In a large bowl, mix cake mix according to the directions on the box. Set aside. In another bowl,beat ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish. Spread to fill the pan evenly. Pour the cheese mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter. Spread to cover the cake batter . Bake the cake at 350* for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before frosting. Once the cake is cool, stir the pudding mix and milk together with a whisk until combined. Carefully, fold the Cool Whip into the pudding until combined. Spread the pudding mixture over the top of the cooled cake. Cover the cake and refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and tools you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the baking process.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your cake. Opt for high-quality chocolate, butter, and flour.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to tell if the cake is done baking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from becoming runny.

Conclusion:

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice, these chocolate love cake recipes are sure to impress your friends and family. With a variety of flavors and textures to choose from, there's a cake here for everyone to enjoy. So grab your apron and start baking!

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