Best 11 Chocolate Walnut Cake Recipes

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Are you a chocolate lover? If yes, then you know that chocolate cakes are the most luscious and indulgent cakes out there. And when you combine chocolate with walnuts, you have a cake that is not only decadent but also full of rich, nutty flavor. However, not all chocolate walnut cakes are created equal. Some are dry and crumbly, while others are too dense and heavy. If you're looking for the absolute best chocolate walnut cake recipe, you've come to the right place. With tips from professional pastry chefs, we've put together a comprehensive guide to help you make the perfect chocolate walnut cake - one that is moist and tender, with a rich chocolate flavor and a crunchy walnut topping.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE WALNUT CAKE



Chocolate Walnut Cake image

This is a delicious chocolate cake, lightly spiced with cinnamon and allspice, and flecked with walnuts. Decorate with chocolate frosting.

Provided by Megan

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ cup shortening
1 ½ cups white sugar
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and allspice. Set aside.
  • In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Stir in walnuts.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 98.1 mg, Sugar 26.4 g

BANANA CHOCOLATE WALNUT CAKE



Banana Chocolate Walnut Cake image

A great way to use very ripe bananas, this easy-to-make cake incorporates everything you love about banana bread and adds a few more favorites-chocolate, walnuts, and cinnamon-for good measure. (It's also much more tender, with a light, moist crumb.)

Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Yogurt     Banana     Walnut     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, softened, plus 2 tablespoons, melted and cooled
1 cup sugar, divided
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
2/3 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 (3 1/2- to 4-ounce) bar 70%-cacao bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 cup walnuts (3 ounces), toasted , cooled, and coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle. Butter a 9-inch square cake pan.
  • Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Beat together softened butter (1 stick) and 3/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until pale and fluffy, then beat in eggs 1 at a time until blended. Beat in bananas, yogurt, and vanilla (mixture will look curdled).
  • With mixer at low speed, add flour mixture and mix until just incorporated.
  • Toss together chocolate, nuts, cinnamon, melted butter, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl. Spread half of banana batter in cake pan and sprinkle with half of chocolate mixture. Spread remaining batter evenly over filling and sprinkle remaining chocolate mixture on top.
  • Bake until cake is golden and a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool cake in pan on a rack 30 minutes, then turn out onto rack and cool completely, right side up.

ZUCCHINI WALNUT CHIP CHOCOLATE CAKE



Zucchini Walnut Chip Chocolate Cake image

Grace Engle of Cortland, Ohio relies on shredded zucchini to make this one of moistest cakes you've ever tried. She adds walnuts and chocolate chips to guarantee each piece is met with a glass of milk and a smile.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in oil and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Fold in zucchini and walnuts if desired., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ITALIAN CHOCOLATE WALNUT CAKE (FLOURLESS)



Italian Chocolate Walnut Cake (Flourless) image

This is an extremely rich cake which is easy to prepare. The inside is soft and rather creamy. While it is great the first day, we think the flavor improves the second (if you still have any left!). Cooking time does not include cooling time in the oven.

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 9

100 g butter
350 g bittersweet chocolate (use a good quality)
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
5 large eggs
250 g granulated sugar
130 g walnuts, divided
1 tablespoon cocoa powder, to garnish
1 tablespoon powdered sugar, to garnish

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 180°C.
  • Lightly oil (or butter) a non-stick 20 cm springform pan; if yours is not non-stick, butter the bottom, line bottom with parchment paper, then butter the sides and the parchment as well.
  • Melt the chocolate and butter in a heat-proof glass bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring with a wooden spoon until both are completely melted and the mixture is smooth; take the bowl off the heat (and off the pan of water).
  • Mix the instant coffee granules and 3 TBS cocoa powder into the chocolate mixture and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and the granulated sugar together for five minutes at high speed, until they are light in color and thickened.
  • Grind 30 g of the walnuts in a spice or coffee mill until they become a fine powder.
  • Coarsely chop the remaining walnuts.
  • Stir the ground walnuts and walnut pieces into the egg mixture.
  • Carefully fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until they are completely combined (I like to use a glass bowl so I can see that I've done so).
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Bake 40 minutes or until the top of the cake is dry.
  • Turn the oven off, leaving the cake undisturbed IN THE OVEN to cool COMPLETELY.
  • When the cake is cooled, remove from the oven.
  • Remove the cake from the pan, remove parchment paper if used, and sprinkle with the reserved cocoa powder and powdered sugar.

CHOCOLATE CHIP WALNUT POUND CAKE



Chocolate Chip Walnut Pound Cake image

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dairy     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Fall     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vanilla
a 12-ounce package semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. and butter and flour a 3-quart bundt pan, knocking out excess flour.
  • In a bowl whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda.
  • In another bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and beat in sour cream and vanilla until combined well. With mixer on low speed gradually beat in flour mixture until just combined.
  • Pour about half of batter into prepared pan and sprinkle about half of chocolate chips and walnuts over batter. Pour remaining batter over walnut mixture, spreading evenly, and sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips and walnuts. Bake cake in middle of oven 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean, and cool in pan on a rack 1 hour. Invert cake onto rack and cool completely.

CHOCOLATE CINNAMON WALNUT COFFEE CAKE



Chocolate Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake image

A cocoa cinnamon nut filling in the center adds a different twist to this delicious sour cream coffeecake. Recipe found on the internet.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 orange, grated peel of
3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Mix together walnuts, cocoa, cinnamon, 1/3 c sugar and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 10" bundt pan.
  • In large bowl of electric mixer, cream butter with 1 1/2 c sugar until blended.
  • Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, sour cream, orange rind, vanilla and mix.
  • Add dry ingredients and beat at low speed until mixed.
  • At medium speed, beat for 3 minutes.
  • Spread half of batter in prepared pan, sprinkle with nut mixture, top with remaining batter.
  • Bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool coffeecake in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and cool completely.
  • Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.2, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 238.7, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 24.1, Protein 5.4

GLUTEN-FREE WALNUT AND CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE



Gluten-Free Walnut and Chocolate Pound Cake image

Being gluten free for almost 6 months, it was difficult to find a good gluten-free pound cake, so I decided to give it a try. I was amazed how this cake turned out: moist, crumbly, and a lot of flavor. The secret to this is beating the egg whites until glossy and stiff, as well as the egg yolks, so the cake does not deflate while baking. Wrap well and store in the refrigerator.

Provided by Anda

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon rice flour
½ cup brown rice flour
½ cup rice flour
2 teaspoons tapioca flour
½ teaspoon salt
4 eggs, at room temperature, separated
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup white sugar, divided
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup grapeseed oil
1 cup chopped toasted walnuts
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon instant coffee powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch loaf pan; dust with 1 tablespoon rice flour.
  • Mix brown rice flour, 1/2 cup rice flour, tapioca flour, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Combine egg whites and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually, continuing to beat until stiff and glossy peaks form. Transfer beaten egg whites carefully into a clean, dry bowl.
  • Combine egg yolks, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and lemon zest in the bowl of the stand mixer. Beat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add oil very slowly, continuing to beat until fully incorporated.
  • Fold rice flour mixture and beaten egg whites very gently into the egg yolk mixture. Pour 3/4 of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Fold walnuts, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and coffee powder into the remaining batter. Pour into the loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Turn off oven and let cake cool inside, about 20 minutes. Transfer cake to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 181.1 mg, Sugar 25.9 g

CHOCOLATE WALNUT MUG CAKE



Chocolate Walnut Mug Cake image

I usually use walnuts for this yummy mug cake, because I have them in my freezer, but any kind of nut will do.

Provided by gartenfee

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 7m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 egg
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Whisk together maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract in a large mug. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Stir into the maple syrup mixture until well combined. Fold in walnuts and chocolate chips.
  • Microwave at the highest setting until mug cake has set and risen well, about 2 minutes. Keep microwaving at 15-second intervals if it still appears soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.6 calories, Carbohydrate 84.8 g, Cholesterol 163.7 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 348.1 mg, Sugar 52.1 g

HELEN'S CHOCOLATE WALNUT TEXAS SHEET CAKE



Helen's Chocolate Walnut Texas Sheet Cake image

This cake came to more family picnics over the years than some members of the family! The recipe came from our dear family friend, Helen, written about when I posted her scrumptious "Helen's Cheesy Potatoes." Just 2 suggestions: (1) Assemble your ingredients before you start. Often, you can measure out the same ingredient...

Provided by Fran Miller

Categories     Chocolate

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 18

FOR THE CAKE:
2 stick margarine
1 c water
4 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 c sugar
2 eggs
2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c sour cream
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
FOR THE GLAZE:
1 stick margarine
4 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
6 Tbsp milk
3 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
some chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mist a jelly roll pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • 2. In a saucepan, bring to a boil the 2 sticks of margarine, water, and cocoa powder. Stir often. Remove from heat and allow to cool a little while you assemble the next set of cake ingredients.
  • 3. In a mixing bowl, add the sugar, eggs, flour, sour cream, salt, baking soda, and vanilla. Gently blend with the mixer.
  • 4. Then add the cocoa mixture and mix until well-blended.
  • 5. Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan, then bake for 17-25 minutes. Check early, testing with a toothpick in the center of the cake.
  • 6. WHILE THE CAKE IS BAKING, MAKE THE GLAZE after washing the beaters to the mixer.
  • 7. In a saucepan, bring to a boil the stick of margarine, milk, and cocoa powder, stirring often. Remove from heat and add the powdered sugar and vanilla to the saucepan. Beat with the mixer until well-blended.
  • 8. Pour the glaze over the HOT FROM THE OVEN cake, spreading evenly.
  • 9. Add walnuts, if desired, to the hot glazed cake. Cool on a baking rack until room temperature. Then stand back to avoid the stampede! =^..^=

ZUCCHINI-WALNUT BUNDT CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE GLAZE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Zucchini-Walnut Bundt Cake with Chocolate Glaze Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by ashleyeraas

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup applesauce
3 large eggs
6 tablespoons safflower oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups zucchini, grated
1 1/2 cups toasted walnuts, chopped
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 teaspoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Coat 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray. Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in large bowl. Set aside. Whisk applesauce, eggs, safflower oil, and vanilla extract in medium bowl. Stir in dry ingredients until combined. Fold in grated zucchini and walnuts until incorporated. Pour into pan and bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool cake in pan 10 minutes, then remove and place on rack to cool. Place heatproof bowl over, but not touching, barely simmering water. Add the chocolate, butter, and milk. Stir until melted and smooth. Spoon glaze over cake and let set slightly before serving.

BONNIE'S CHOCOLATE WALNUT GOOEY BUTTER CAKE



BONNIE'S CHOCOLATE WALNUT GOOEY BUTTER CAKE image

This decadent chocolate walnut gooey cake is definitely over-the-top. We like to serve it warm, and top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Nothing better, and definitely company worthy! It looks unusual, too, with its cookie 'crust' and its carmel colored cream center. This one will be in your "keeper" file....

Provided by BonniE !

Categories     Chocolate

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

THE CRUST
1 box fudge or plain chocolate cake mix, super moist, 18.25 ounces (make sure it is not 15 ounce)
1 stick of real butter melted
1 teapoon mexican vanilla
2 large eggs
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips(6 ounces)
THE FILLING
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon mexican vanilla
3 3/4 cups confectioner's sugar, sifted (powdered sugar okay)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and place the rack in the CENTER of the oven.
  • 2. Assemble all the ingredients before you begin. You will need a 9X13 inch pan and a hand mixer. Don't grease the pan.
  • 3. Mix the cake mix, 18.25 ounce size so it will be enough mix to make a ball of dough. Add melted butter, 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of Mexican vanilla. Stir on low to mix with a hand mixer for one minute. Finish mixing the ingredients with a wooden spoon. It will be a stiff dough in the shape of a ball.
  • 4. Put the dough ball in the 9X13 inch pan and pat it down and outward with your fingers. Work it evenly and 1/2 inch up the sides of the pan. SAVE THE BOWL AND THE BEATERS for the filling, no need to wash them.
  • 5. Add the chocolate chips and the chopped nuts to the pan, and spread them evenly over the crust.
  • 6. Mix the cream cheese together until fluffy. Then add the vanilla and the eggs. Beat with a hand mixer 1 minute on low, then scrape the bowl down and beat one minute on more on medium until smooth. Now add the 3 3/4 cups of confectioner's sugar. Beat on 1 minute on medium speed until well mixed.
  • 7. Scrape the sides down with a spatula. Pour the filling onto the chocolate cake mixture in the baking pan. Cover evenly.
  • 8. Smooth the filling with a spatula. Spread it out so it covers the entire pan up to the sides of the crust. It is ready to bake.
  • 9. Bake 40 minutes or so in the 350 degree oven until the sides pull away and are set, and the center jiggles slightly, and starts to turn a light carmel color. Here is what it looks like when it is baked. Cool on a wire rack. When almost cool, slice intoa bar shape -- about 20 slices. I slice once lenthgwise and then turn the pan and slice across it. You should get 20 slices.
  • 10. Have a slice of this gooey cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your cake will taste. Look for fresh, high-quality chocolate, walnuts, and butter.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking this cake is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If you bake it at a higher temperature, the outside of the cake will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.

Conclusion:

This chocolate walnut cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is sure to impress. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give this chocolate walnut cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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