Best 20 Decadent Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the divine symphony of flavors with our exploration of the ultimate chocolate cake recipes. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover the secrets to crafting a decadent masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. We present a curation of recipes that showcase the versatility of chocolate, from rich and dense tortes to light and fluffy layers, ensuring there's something for every chocolate enthusiast. Get ready to unlock the secrets of creating a perfect chocolate cake, whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your baking adventures.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

DECADENT CHOCOLATE ORANGE CAKE



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Moist orange cake layers separated by dark chocolate ganache and orange flavored cream cheese filling.

Provided by schmerna

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 orange peels, cut into 1/4 inch strips
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup orange marmalade
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs
2 ½ cups cake flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup orange juice
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
15 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons orange marmalade

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat two 8 inch round cake pans with cooking spray, and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, remove zest from oranges in strips. Place in food processor, and coarsely chop, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides of bowl. Add 1/3 cup sugar and blend until peel is minced. Add 1/4 cup marmalade, and pulse until mixture is pureed. Transfer to a large bowl. Add 3/4 cup unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • With an electric mixer, cream mixture until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 cup sugar. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift together flour, baking powder, and baking soda into small bowl. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the orange juice, mixing just until incorporated. Divide batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • For the Chocolate Ganache: Bring cream and butter to simmer in heavy large saucepan. Remove from heat, add chocolate chips and stir until melted.
  • For Orange Cream Cheese Filling: in a small bowl, beat together cream cheese, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 2 tablespoons marmalade.
  • To assemble cake: Cut each cake into 2 layers. Place 1 layer on plate. Spread filling on the bottom cake. Pour hot ganache over bottom layer, let cool slightly. Top with second cake layer. Spread with filling. Pour hot ganache over second layer. Repeat for third layer. Top with fourth cake layer. Pour remaining ganache over entire cake for a shiny finish. Refrigerate uncovered cake until ganache is a hard coating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.8 calories, Carbohydrate 77.5 g, Cholesterol 157.2 mg, Fat 43.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 26.3 g, Sodium 141.5 mg, Sugar 50 g

DECADENT DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH GANACHE FROSTING



Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake With Ganache Frosting image

I got this recipe at a friends bridal shower. It was gorgeously surrounded by red rose pedal on a pedestool platter. It is really easy and tastes like you spent hours on it.

Provided by thefoodcritic

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup oil
2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring
1 cup boiling water
1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • grease and flour pans. Combine dry ingredients. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in 1 Cup boiling water. (batter will be thin) Pour into pans. Bake 30 minutes at about 350. cool and freeze cake.
  • For the chocolate ganache frosting: combine chocolate chips and heated whipping cream and stir until smooth. Put over the frozen cake and the ganache will set faster. Store in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.4, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 65.3, Sodium 430.7, Carbohydrate 69.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 49, Protein 6.2

DECADENT CHOCOLATE CREPE CAKE



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No other dessert has wowed family and friends the way this stunning crepe cake did the first time I made it. A showstopper in every sense of the word, it features layers of tender chocolate crepes and rich white chocolate buttercream frosting draped in a semisweet chocolate ganache. -Tina Sawchuk, Ardmore, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

3/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
6 large eggs
2-1/2 cups whole milk
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
WHITE CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM:
8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2-1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
8 large egg whites
2 cups unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2-1/2 teaspoons corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla and cooled chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, sugar and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. (Batter will appear curdled.), For buttercream, in a microwave, melt white chocolate with cream; stir until smooth. Set aside to cool. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cream of tartar., Place egg whites in a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water; stir in the sugar mixture. Constantly whisk until mixture reaches 120-130° (do not overheat). Stirring gently, keep at 120-130° for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to a mixing bowl., With a whisk attachment, beat on high speed for 5 minutes. Reduce speed and beat for 5 additional minutes or until cool and stiff. Transfer to a large bowl., In the same mixing bowl with the whisk attachment, beat butter and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat in cooled white chocolate mixture. With a spatula, stir a fourth of the meringue into butter mixture until no white streaks remain. Fold in remaining meringue. Cover and refrigerate., Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat; pour 2 tablespoons crepe batter into center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry, about 2 minutes; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed., When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between., To assemble, place one crepe on a cake plate. Spread with 3 tablespoons buttercream. Repeat layers until 10 crepes are used. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Repeat layering and chilling until 30 crepes are used, ending layers with a crepe. (Save remaining crepes for another use.) Refrigerate., For ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the cream, corn syrup and salt just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool, stirring occasionally, until ganache reaches a spreading consistency. Spread over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 781 calories, Fat 56g fat (31g saturated fat), Cholesterol 179mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

DECADENT CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH GANACHE



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This gorgeous layer cake comes from a Taste of Home magazine. The cake is moist and dense with a rich ganache filling. Enjoy it with alone or with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Provided by NolansMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup baking cocoa
2 cups boiling water
1 cup butter, softened
2 1/4 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup whipping cream, heavy
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cocoa and water; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in vanilla.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with cocoa mixture, beating well after each addition.
  • Pour into three greased and floured 9" round baking pans.
  • Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • For Ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl.
  • In a small heavy saucepan over low heat, bring cream and sugar to a boil.
  • Pour over chocolate; whisk gently until smooth.
  • Refrigerate for 35-45 minutes or until ganache begins to thicken, stirring occasionally.
  • For frosting, in a large mixing bowl beat butter until fluffy.
  • Add confectioners sugar, cocoa, milk, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup of frosting.
  • Top with second layer and one cup ganache and sprinkle with 1/2 cup almonds.
  • Top with third layer, frost top and sides of cake.
  • Warm ganache until pourable; pour over cake, allowing some to drape down the sides.
  • Sprinkle with remaining almonds.
  • Refrigerate until serving.

DECADENT DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE



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A recipe from Martha Stewart Desserts, that I added a Raspberry glaze to. She also calls for both light and dark chocolate but I think keeping it all-dark goes better with the Raspberry.

Provided by Chef Pisces

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 4, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
3/4 cup unsweetened alkalized cocoa powder, sifted
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 1/2 cups heavy cream
10 ounces valrhona dark chocolate
1/4 cup raspberry liqueur or 1/4 cup raspberry flavored syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F Butter a 9-inch round cake pan. Dust the pan with flour and tap out the excess.
  • Whisk together the flour and cocoa powder in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Fill a pot one-third full with water and bring to a simmer. Combine the eggs and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer. Place the bowl over the simmering water and whisk until the mixture is warm to the touch. Transfer the bowl to the mixer stand and, using the whisk attachment, beat on medium speed until the mixture triples in volume and forms a thick ribbon when the whisk is lifted, about 8 minutes. Using a large rubber spatula, gently fold in the flour mixture. Fold in the melted butter. Scrape the batter into the pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake the cake for 20 to 25 minutes, until it has pulled away from the side of the pan and the top springs back when lightly touched. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes. Unmold the cake on a rack and cool completely, right side up.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, using the whisk attachment, beat 2 1/2 cups of the heavy cream to soft peaks. Scrape half of the whipped cream into a medium bowl. Cover both bowls and refrigerate.
  • Place the dark chocolate in a large bowls. Bring the remaining 1 cup cream to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour the hot cream over the dark chocolate and set aside till it melts. Once it's nearly melted start gently the mixture until smooth.
  • Let the chocolate mixtures cool for 10 minutes, then fold the chocolate into the remaining whipped cream.
  • Combine 1/4 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then mix in the Raspberry Liqueur. Let the syrup cool to room temperature.
  • Using a serrated knife, slice the cake horizontally in half. Cup a strip of parchment paper to line the inside of a 9x4-inch cake ring. Line the mold with the strip and place it on a serving plate. Place a 9-inch cardboard cake round in the bottom of the cake ring. Place the bottom cake round, cut side up, in the ring. Brush the cake generously with the Raspberry syrup. Scrape the dark chocolate mousse onto the cake and smooth it into an even layer. Top with the second cake round, cut side down. Brush the cake generously with Raspberry syrup. Chill the cake for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
  • To unmold the cake, lift it off the plate, holding it with your palm against the cardboard round. Using a hairdryer or warm damp towel, briefly warm the cake ring mold. Lift off the ring mold and peel off the parchment strip. Allow the cake to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

PAULA DEEN'S DECADENT CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE



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This layered cake looks "normal" from the outside, but inside there is a delicious layer of almond-flavored cheesecake. This recipe will make 1 (9-inch) cake and 1 (9-inch) cheesecake. The frosting recipe should make about 5 cups of frosting. You may want to make the cheesecake before the chocolate cake because it needs to refrigerate for 4 hours.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup almond flavored liqueur
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons almond flavored liqueur
1 cup butter, softened
12 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, melted and cooled
6 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons almond flavored liqueur

Steps:

  • For cake, preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans.
  • In large bowl, combine cake mix, liqueur, water, oil and eggs.
  • Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Pour evenly into prepared pans, and bake 28-30 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pans 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
  • For almond-flavored cheesecake, preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Line a 9-inch round baking pan with aluminum foil, letting edges of foil extend over sides of pan; lightly grease foil.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Add sugar, beating until smooth.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in sour cream and liqueur.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan; bake 45 minutes.
  • Turn oven off; leave cheesecake in oven with door closed for 1 hour.
  • Let cool completely in pan on wire rack.
  • Cover and chill for 4 hours.
  • Using edges of foil as handles, remove cheesecake from pan.
  • Gently remove foil from cheesecake.
  • For frosting, in large bowl, beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Add chocolate, beating until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 964.3, Fat 54.4, SaturatedFat 27.3, Cholesterol 192.2, Sodium 620.5, Carbohydrate 119.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 99.3, Protein 10.2

DECADENT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES(CAKE MIX)



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Make and share this Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookies(Cake Mix) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 17m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 1/2 ounce) box white cake mix, I use duncan hines
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed I use dark brown
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • In a large bowl stir all ingredients together until well blended.
  • Drop in rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until center of cookie is golden brown.
  • Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute.
  • Remove to rack to cool.

DECADENT CHOCOLATE DELIGHT - (CROCK POT CAKE)



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I have not made this recipe yet, but it sound too scrumptious not to share, with the holidays right around the corner. Enjoy, and please come back and share your rating with us! Thanks!!

Provided by Mrs. Gottrocks

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
8 ounces sour cream
1 cup water
3/4 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 (6 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
8 ounces chocolate chips
ice cream

Steps:

  • Lightly grease inside of crock pot.
  • combine cake mix, sour cream, water, eggs, and oil in a large bowl until well blended.
  • stir in the pudding mix and chocolate chips until well blended.
  • Pour mixture into crock pot, cover, and cook on low 6- 8 hours, or high 3- 4 hours Serve hot or warm with the ice cream of your choice.

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE... DECADENT



Flourless Chocolate Cake... Decadent image

Make and share this Flourless Chocolate Cake... Decadent recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Megannnnnnnn

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
5 eggs, separated
1 pinch salt
2/3 cup sugar
powdered sugar, for garnish
unsweetened whipped cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter and flour a 10-inch round cake pan.
  • Combine the butter and chocolate and melt in a double boiler over barely simmering water. Whisk together the egg yolks, salt, and all but 3 tablespoons of the sugar. Stir the melted chocolate into the egg yolks until thoroughly combined.
  • With an electric mixer, on medium speed, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the remaining sugar and continue to whip until the egg whites are stiff, but not dry,
  • Carefully fold the chocolate mixture into the egg whites. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Turn out onto a rack immediately. As the cake cools, the center will sink and crack - do not worry.
  • Dust the cake with powdered sugar or decorate the top with melted chocolate and serve with unsweetened whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 216.9, Sodium 86.2, Carbohydrate 22.6, Sugar 22.6, Protein 5.4

DECADENT CHOCOLATE CAKE



Decadent Chocolate Cake image

Provided by Maura Egan

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for buttering pan
4 bars (31/2 ounces each) Lindt bittersweet chocolate, broken up
3 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8- or 9-inch round baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Butter parchment.
  • Combine the butter and chocolate in a heat-safe bowl and set over a pan of hot water. Heat over medium fire, stirring until the mixture is melted. Remove bowl from heat and set aside.
  • In another bowl, beat the eggs and egg yolks until frothy. At medium speed, beat in the sugar until creamy. Beat in the flour. Fold flour mixture into chocolate mixture with a rubber spatula until blended. Spread in the prepared pan. Bake the cake until set in the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool. Remove the cake from the pan and peel off parchment.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1086, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 124 grams, Fat 73 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 44 grams, Sodium 42 milligrams, Sugar 103 grams, TransFat 1 gram

DECADENT CHOCOLATE CAKE W/RASPBERRY LIQUEUR



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I baked this cake a few years ago for my boyfriend's birthday. It turned out quite well. The raspberry Chambourd was a very nice flavor addition to the cake. I came across this recipe when watching Tyler Florence on the Food Network. You can experiment with different types of chocolate if you want. I used milk chocolate for the icing.

Provided by Natural-Food-Mommy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups sugar
3 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate or 3 1/2 ounces dark bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups cold water
chambourd raspberry liqueur, for drizzling
3 cups powdered sugar
7 tablespoons hot water
4 ounces dark chocolate, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup dark semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
dark chocolate, shaved,for decoration

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cake: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the cooled chocolate and vanilla and beat for 3 minutes to incorporate.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat for another 3 minutes.
  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients in 3 batches, alternating with the cold water.
  • Beat for 1 minute after each addition to incorporate the ingredients.
  • Mix until the batter is smooth.
  • Coat 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Cut 2 circles of parchment paper to fit the pan bottoms and place them inside the pans; then spray the paper for added non-stick insurance.
  • Note: This really is crucial to ensure nice easy removal from the pan.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pans and smooth the surface with a spatula; the pans should be 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • The cake is cooked when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake springs back when touched.
  • Leave to cool for 40 minutes.
  • Turn the cakes out of the pans and remove the paper.
  • Drizzle them with a few tablespoons of Chambourd.
  • Icing: In the bowl of an electric mixer, dissolve the sugar and water at low speed.
  • Beat in the dark chocolate and vanilla.
  • Add butter gradually in small bits.
  • Mix until everything is completely incorporated.
  • Using a spatula, fold in the chopped chocolate and give a final quick spin.
  • Finishing: With a metal spatula, spread 1/2 cup butter cream on top 1 of the layers.
  • Start in the center and work your way out.
  • Carefully place the second layer on top.
  • Smooth the sides with butter cream, then spread the rest over the top so that the cake is completely covered.
  • Refrigerate for 5 minutes before decorating or cutting.
  • With a large knife scrape some shavings from a block of dark chocolate.
  • Scatter shavings over cake.

DECADENT QUINTUPLE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY LAYER CAKE



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This absolutely extravagant cake is a birthday favorite in our house. Although this recipe is time-consuming and has many steps, the techniques are simple enough that you do not have to be a master baker to create a cake that will drop jaws and garner rave reviews!

Provided by EasyFamilyPleasers

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h40m

Yield 1 cake, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (15 1/4 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 (6 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1/2 cup warm water
2 cups semisweet mini chocolate chips
2 cups ghirardelli milk chocolate chips
2 cups heavy cream, divided
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tsbsp softened butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vanilla instant pudding mix
18 ounces fresh raspberries, washed and dried, approx

Steps:

  • CAKE:.
  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • 2. In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, sour cream, oil, eggs, and water. Mix well. Add mini chocolate chips, stir.
  • 3. Butter 2 8-inch round cake pans and divide batter equally. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until cakes test done. (Stick a toothpick in near the middle and see if it comes out clean. Watch out, if you hit a chocolate chip you may think it's not finished baking when it is!).
  • 4. Allow cakes to cool about 15 minutes before turning out of pans to cool completely (at least 1 hour).
  • GANACHE:.
  • 1. Once cakes are in oven, begin ganache. (This give it enough time to set.) Dump the Ghirardelli milk chocolate chips, 2 tbsp butter, and 1 tsp vanilla into a blender or food processor.
  • 2. In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of the heavy cream and granulated sugar until boiling. Stir constantly, being careful not to burn it.
  • 3. Once it begins boiling, pour cream mixture over chocolate chips in blender or food processor. Mix until smooth.
  • 4. Place ganache in a covered container and refrigerate until cool and desired consistency.
  • MOUSSE:.
  • 1. In mixing bowl, combine 2 tbsp softened butter, 8 oz softened cream cheese, 3/4 c of the powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/8 tsp salt. Mix at medium speed until smooth.
  • 2. Melt 2/3 c chocolate chips in the microwave, about 20 seconds at a time, stirring between each time. They are done when you can stir them completely smooth.
  • 3. Add melted chocolate to cream cheese mixture, mixing until fluffy and incorporated, about 1 minute.
  • 4. In a separate mixing bowl, combine 1/4 c powdered sugar and 1 tbsp vanilla pudding mix. The pudding mix stabilizes your whipped cream and keeps it from falling or weeping! Add remaining 1 c heavy whipping cream and beat until stiff peaks form. (It should look like whipped cream.).
  • 5. Scrape whipped cream into chocolate cream cheese mixture and fold gently to incorporate, stirring gently as needed to combine all ingredients.
  • ASSEMBLY:.
  • 1. Split cake layers horizontally so that you have 4 layers. Place first layer on cake tray or stand. Divide your mousse into three equal parts.
  • 2. Place one third of your mousse in the center of the cake layer. Gently spread it out to the edges to cover.
  • 3. Slice some raspberries in half (from top to tip) and cover the mousse with halved raspberries.
  • 4. Place next cake layer on top of raspberries.
  • 5. Repeat steps 2-4 until you have placed the top layer on the cake.
  • 6. Check on your ganache. You want it to have a soft frosting consistency. If it has not set firm enough yet, you can set your container in a bowl of ice water (be careful not to get water in the ganache!) to set faster. If it has set too firm, microwave for 5-10 seconds at a time and stir before microwaving any more.
  • 7. Scoop ganache a little at at time on the center of your top layer and spread outwards and down to cover top and sides of cake.
  • 8. Place whole raspberries in a ring around top of cake to decorate.
  • 9. You may wish to refrigerate your cake a short time before serving to help set ganache and stabilize mousse, or serve immediately. This is a cake to slice THIN. Enjoy!

DECADENT CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE



Decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake image

Chunks of chocolate cake mixed with chocolate ganache pressed into a springform pan, chilled, unmolded, and then coated with more ganache. To die for! The interesting way this cake is made is what drew my attention to it. I had to try it! I was not dissapointed!! A heart shaped insert for the springform pan will also make this a great Valentines dessert. I got this recipe from busycooks.about.com. Mmmm..

Provided by lisar

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package two layer devil's food cake mix
1 1/3 cups water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
16 ounces good quality semisweet chocolate, chopped (can use good quality choc. chips)
1 1/3 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix as directed on package, using water, oil and egg measurements above.
  • Bake in two greased and floured 8" round pans at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes.
  • Cool in pans 10 minutes, remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
  • Melt chocolate in medium saucepan over low heat.
  • Heat cream and butter together in a large saucepan until it boils.
  • Pour cream over chocolate and beat with wire whisk until smooth. Cool 20 minutes.
  • Line 9" springform pan with waxed paper. Cut cooled cake into cubes. Place cake cubes in large mixer bowl.
  • Pour 1-1/3 cups ganache over the cake cubes and mix on low speed with an electric mixture until texture is like thick fudge. Spread and press evenly in prepared pan, smoothing top. Freeze for one hour.
  • Unmold cake, place on serving plate, remove waxed paper, and coat cake on the top and sides with remaining chocolate ganache. Store in refrigerator. 16-20 servings.

DECADENT FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE



Decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake image

A rich flourless chocolate cake that is also nut and gluten-free. For a gluten-free diet check the chocolate and cream is suitable. The cake can be varied by using different liqueurs in place of the brandy- Cointreau, Frangelico, Kahlua, Grand Marnier or Tia Maria. Can also use espresso coffee instead of the alcohol or just leave out the tablespoon of alcohol altogether. Serve with extra cream and strawberries or simpley serve dusted with extra icing sugar/superfine sugar . We have a man that sells books that leaves a collection of books each fortnight where I work. This recipe was from one of these books and was selected by a workmate as being suitable for my gluten-free diet. I baked it and took it to work to share with everyone. It was a hit with everyone :)

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 large eggs
1/2 cup brown sugar (95g)
400 g dark chocolate (use a quality chocolate)
1 tablespoon brandy
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
300 ml double heavy cream (Australian double thick cream)
1 tablespoon icing sugar, for dusting
16 strawberries, to serve
extra heavy cream or whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F Grease well a 22cm round cake tin and line the base with baking paper. This cake is best cooked in a tin that has a removable base as it is much easier to remove from the tin for serving.
  • Place the sugar and eggs in a bowl, beat together for 10 minutes, or until creamy, using a stand mixer/electric beaters.
  • Meanwhile, chop the chocolate into small pieces and place in a heatproof bowl. Bring a saucepan of water to the boil and then remove it from the heat. Sit the bowl of chocolate over the saucepan of water, making sure that the water does not touch the bottom or sides of the bowl. Stir occasionally until the chocolate has melted.
  • Add the brandy, cinnamon and chocolate to the beaten egg mixture.
  • Lightly fold in the double thick cream to the mixture.
  • Pour mixture into the prepared cake tin and bake for one hour, or until a skewer comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the tin.
  • Run a knife carefully around the edges of the cake before removing from the tin. Dust with icing sugar to serve and serve with a dollop of cream and a strawberry.
  • NOTE: This is a very moist thick cake. It will sink a little in the middle as it cools.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 95.2, Sodium 41.8, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 9, Protein 6.1

DECADENT (GLUTEN-FREE!) CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound plus 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate such as Lindt, broken into chunks
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
1 tablespoon Cup4Cup gluten-free flour
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature, separated
1/4 cup heavy cream
Coffee or vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Place the one pound of chocolate in a large heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water and stir occasionally until the chocolate is melted. Off the heat, immediately stir in the butter, flour, sugar, coffee granules, and salt with a rubber spatula. Whisk in the egg yolks until smooth.
  • Place the egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat until they form soft peaks. Scrape the egg whites into the chocolate mixture and fold them in very carefully with a rubber spatula, just until combined. Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 15 minutes exactly. (Be sure your oven temperature is accurate!)
  • Turn the oven off and leave the cake in the oven, leaving the door slightly ajar. Allow the cake to cool in the oven for 1 hour. The cake will sink in the middle.
  • Carefully release the sides of the pan and slide the cake onto a flat serving plate or cake stand. Place the 3 ounces of chocolate and the heavy cream in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water and heat just until the chocolate melts, stirring occasionally. Add a drop of cream if the mixture is too thick to pour. Pour the chocolate onto the sunken part of the cake, leaving the edge unfrosted. Allow to cool and serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of ice cream.

DECADENT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Categories     Chocolate

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup boiling water
3 oz unsweetened chocolate
8 T butter (1 stick)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs, separated
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups less 2 T all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp baking powder
CHOCOLATE FROSTING
2 T butter
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
6 T heavy cream
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar (or as needed)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan. Knock out excess flour. In a large bowl, pour the boiling water over the chocolate and butter; let stand until melted. Stir in the vanilla and sugar, then whisk in egg yolks one at a time, blending well after each addition. Mix baking soda, and sour cream together and add to chocolate mixture. Sift together flour and baking powder; add to batter, mixing thoroughly. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Stir a quarter of the egg whites into the batter. Scoop remaining egg whites on top of batter and gently fold together. Pour the batter into prepared pan. Set in the middle rack of oven and bake 40-50 minutes, or until the edges have pulled away from the sides of the pan and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes; unmold and cool completely before frosting. Chocolate Frosting Place all ingredients in a heavy saucepan over low heat and whisk until smooth. Cool slightly; add more sugar if necessary to achieve a spreading consistency. Spread on cake while frosting is still warm.

DECADENT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
2/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup low-fat (2 percent) Greek-style yogurt
1/2 cup 1 percent low-fat milk
1/3 cup canola oil
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1/3 cup currants, soaked in hot water for 1 minute, drained
1/2 cup chopped semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Generously spray a 10-inch Bundt pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, and salt in a medium bowl. Combine the cocoa and espresso powder in a small bowl. Pour the boiling water over the cocoa mixture, whisking until smooth. Stir in the vanilla.
  • Whisk together the yogurt, milk, oil, egg, and egg white in a large bowl; stir in the cocoa mixture until blended. Gradually add the flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Stir in the currants and chopped chocolate.
  • Pour the batter into the pan. Bake in the center of the oven until a cake tester inserted in the cake comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool on a baking rack for 10 minutes, then turn the cake out onto a baking rack to cool completely. Dust generously with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 12 milligrams, Sodium 180 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 3.5 grams

MOM'S CHOCOLATE DECADENT CAKE



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This chocolate cake deserves accolades galore, it's so good, The cake itself is tender and moist. But the homemade chocolate frosting is amazing. Poured over the cake while still warm creates the most wonderful layer of chocolate goodness when cooled. It is pure decadence.

Provided by Shelia Senghas

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 stick unsalted butter
6 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 c water
2 c sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c milk
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
FOR FROSTING:
1 stick unsalted butter
6 Tbsp powdered cocoa
6 Tbsp milk
1 Tbsp hot water
1 tsp vanilla
1 lb confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • 1. For Cake: Melt butter in a 2 quart or larger saucepan; add cocoa and water.
  • 2. Bring to a boil.
  • 3. Remove from heat and stir in sugar.
  • 4. Add salt, soda, and flour. Stir well.
  • 5. Blend in eggs, milk, and vanilla.
  • 6. Bake in a 9x13 greased cake pan in 400-degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • 7. For Frosting: Melt butter in a medium saucepan; add cocoa and milk. Bring to a boil.
  • 8. Remove from heat and add water, vanilla, and sifted confectioners' sugar.
  • 9. Mix well. This frosting is not stiff.
  • 10. Frost cake while the cake is hot and frosting is still warm.
  • 11. Let cool before cutting.

YOU-WON'T-KNOW-IT'S DECADENT CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE



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This is not just zucchini bread with some cocoa added to make you think this is a chocolate cake. It's a wonderful moist, heavy-on-the-chocolate delicious cake. Truly, no one will ever know that there is zucchini in this recipe. And even my teenage daughter pronounced this recipe "a cinch to make."

Provided by NewNerdMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake, 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferably)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 ounces plain yogurt or 6 ounces vanilla yogurt
2 cups zucchini, grated and then cut into even smaller pieces (I use my food processor on a few pulses so that the pieces are quite small)

Steps:

  • Peel zucchini and cut off ends. (I use the very large zucchini from my garden because the whole zucchini - seeds and all can be used.).
  • Using a food processor, grate and then process zucchini until pieces are quite fine. (Do NOT make a puree.).
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare cake pan(s) by using shortening or butter and then using enough cocoa powder to lightly coat 9x13 pan or two 9-inch round pans. If using round pans, cut a round of parchment for the bottom of the pans to be sure of easy release.
  • In large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Sift 1/3 of dry ingredients into creamed mixture then add 1/3 of yogurt.
  • Continue adding sifted dry ingredients and yogurt into mixture by thirds until it is all combined.
  • Fold in zucchini.
  • Pour into cake pan(s).
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans onto cooling rack.
  • Frost with your favorite frosting.

DECADENT CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE GNACHE



Decadent Chocolate Bundt Cake With Chocolate Gnache image

Moist dark chocolate cake with gnache glaze. Garnish with whipped cream and maraschino cherries or fresh raspberries.

Provided by elena5412

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 bundt cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup strong black coffee
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups sugar
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray bundt pan with cooking spray.
  • Heat coffee in small sauce pan; stir in semi-sweet chips until melted.
  • Whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt in large bowl.
  • Beat eggs with electric mixer until thick and pale yellow. Slowly add buttermilk, oil and coffee mixture.
  • Add dry ingredients and beat on medium speed until just combined.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 45 minutes. Run knife around edges and invert onto rack. Cool.
  • For gnache - heat heavy cream to almost boiling.
  • Stir in chocolate chips and remove from heat.
  • Continue stirring and allow to cool.
  • Drizzle generously over cooled cake.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the cake will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Follow the recipe carefully. Don't skip any steps or ingredients, and make sure to measure them accurately.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake rise evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

With its rich, chocolatey flavor and decadent frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just because you deserve a treat, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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