Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with the easiest best chocolate cake recipe, topped with a heavenly chocolate frosting that will make your taste buds dance. This recipe is designed for baking enthusiasts of all levels, ensuring that even beginners can create a masterpiece that will impress family and friends. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this cake is a breeze to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE FROSTING
This is a simple recipe and makes a perfect homemade chocolate frosting every time!
Provided by Rachel Kane
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, butter, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix using an electric mixer until blended and creamy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 23.4 g
HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE CAKE
The cake's name says it all. Plus, it's tall, dark and delicious.-Billie B. Isaacs, Miamisburg, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large 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, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Fill and frost as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
BEST CHOCOLATE FROSTING
Best chocolate frosting recipe I've found!
Provided by Michelle Ann
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir melted butter and cocoa powder in a bowl until evenly mixed. Add confectioners' sugar and milk; beat until smooth and easily spread. Stir in vanilla extract.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 44 mg, Sugar 23.4 g
EASIEST & BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE W. HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE FROSTING
How fast is this. Cake is whizzed in the blender or food processor and baked. Whipped cream is the filling and a heavenly chocolate frosting whizzed in the blender or processor..Yummy!
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- FOR THE CAKE: Place eggs in blender container and whip for a few seconds. While the blender continues running, add the remaining ingredients in the order listed and blend for 30 seconds.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 10-inch layer pan with a removable bottom. REPEAT this for second layer. Bake the 2 layers at one time in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
- NOTE: Don't double this recipe for the cake, do it twice. It's so fast it won't take long to whiz it up.
- Fill with whipped cream between the layers and frost with Heavenly chocolate Frosting. Serves 8 very lucky people.
- FOR THE WHIPPING CREAM FILLING: Beat 3/4 cup cream with 1 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until cream is stiff.
- FOR THE CHOCOLATE FROSTING: Place chocolate chips in blender container. Heat together the butter and cream until comes to a boil. Pour hot mixture into blender container and whip for 30 seconds or until frosting is smooth and chocolate is melted. Allow to cool and spread on cake. Will frost the top and sides of 1 10-inch cake.
- 7/8 cups is just below 1 cup, between 3/4 and 1 cup.
- Love of Eating.
DREAMY CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH FROSTING
Wow! The first time I tasted this cake I knew it would be a hit. Don't let the long ingredient list dissuade you, it includes the frosting. Easy as pie, you start with a mix, and it really does taste better the next day. The cooked frosting is scrumptious, it is not too sweet and is just the right texture.
Provided by Chef Dee
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Beat the cake ingredients by hand, do not use an electric mixer.
- Pour into a prepared 9x13 pan.
- Bake at 350 for 40 -45 min's. until done.
- Meanwhile, in a deep glass mixing bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the cold milk.
- Bring to a boil on med high heat in the microwave whisking often.
- Cook until thick, then set aside to cool.
- ((It is important that the gel be soft enough to spoon out, but firm enough that it can't be poured. If you overcook it, whisk a little warm milk into it until smooth.)).
- Beat the margarine, butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the cooled gel mixture and beat until set.
- Frost the cooled cake, garnish with almonds and drizzled chocolate if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 722.9, Fat 50.5, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 95, Sodium 649.3, Carbohydrate 67.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 47.8, Protein 6.1
HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE CAKE
Bake up our rich and moist Heavenly Chocolate Cake for your loved ones. Heavenly Chocolate Cake can serve 16, so everyone will have a chance to enjoy!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Baking Ingredients
Time 55m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Coat with flour; set aside. Stir cake mix and 1/2 cup cocoa in large mixing bowl. Add eggs, water and dressing; beat with mixer until blended. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.
- Beat cream cheese, milk and vanilla with mixer until blended. Gradually add combined powdered sugar and remaining cocoa, beating well after each addition. Spread over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 0.771 g, Sugar 34 g, Protein 3 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A combination of semisweet and bittersweet chocolate is recommended.
- Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients blend together more smoothly.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- For a richer frosting, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- If you want a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar.
- If you want a lighter frosting, add more milk.
Conclusion:
This chocolate cake is easy to make and always a hit with chocolate lovers. The moist, fluffy cake is perfectly complemented by the rich, creamy chocolate frosting. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just because, this cake is sure to please everyone.
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