Best 8 Everyday Cocoa Cake Recipes

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In the realm of comforting and timeless delights, there exists a culinary gem that has captivated taste buds for generations: the everyday cocoa cake. This humble yet extraordinary treat embodies the essence of simplicity and indulgence, inviting bakers of all skill levels to embark on a delightful journey of flavors and textures. Whether you seek a classic afternoon snack, a comforting dessert to end a hearty meal, or a sweet companion for your morning coffee, the everyday cocoa cake stands ready to deliver an unforgettable taste experience.

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

COCOA CAKE



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THIS CAKE is so moist it doesn't need frosting. I simply sprinkle powdered sugar over the top. It's my favorite dessert to bring for potlucks, and there's never a piece left to take home! -Beulah Sak, Fairport, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cold water
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Using a spoon, make 3 wells in the dry ingredients. Pour oil into the first, vinegar into another and vanilla into the third. Slowly pour water over all. Beat on low speed until thoroughly combined (batter will be thin). , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EVERYDAY COCOA CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/3 cups water
Confectioners sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9- by 2-inch round cake pan and dust with flour, knocking out excess.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  • Beat together butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in vanilla.
  • Add flour mixture and water alternately in batches, beginning and ending with flour and mixing just until combined.
  • Pour batter into cake pan and bake in middle of oven until springy to the touch and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 55 minutes to 1 hour. Cool in pan 1 hour. Invert onto a rack, then turn right side up and dust with confectioners sugar.

COCO-COLA CAKE II



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Chocolate cake with cola soda and a rich pecan frosting.

Provided by sassysquirrel

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butter
1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons cola-flavored carbonated beverage
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine flour and white sugar in mixing bowl. Heat 1 cup butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, and 1 cup cola soft drink to boiling and pour over the flour and sugar. Mix thoroughly.
  • Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, vanilla, and marshmallows and mix well.
  • Bake in a prepared 9 by 13 inch pan for 40 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • While still hot, frost with Coco Cola Frosting: Combine 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 2 tablespoons cocoa and 6 tablespoons cola soft drink and heat to boiling. Pour over 4 cups confectioners' sugar and mix well. Mix in chopped nuts and spread over hot cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.9 calories, Carbohydrate 66.9 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 198.8 mg, Sugar 53.5 g

ONE BOWL CHOCOLATE CAKE III



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This is a rich and moist chocolate cake. It only takes a few minutes to prepare the batter. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.

Provided by shirleyo

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups white sugar
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two nine inch round pans.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla, mix for 2 minutes on medium speed of mixer. Stir in the boiling water last. Batter will be thin. Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cake tests done with a toothpick. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 217.1 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE



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If the sides aren't perfectly glazed, press in chocolate shavings for an easy cover-up.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for pan
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
Fudgy Chocolate Glaze
Sweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Chocolate shavings, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch round cake pan; line bottom with wax paper. Butter paper; dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture alternating with sour cream, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
  • Spread batter into prepared pan. Tap pan firmly on countertop several times to force out large air bubbles. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven, Cool 10 minutes in pan, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely (bottom side up). Set rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Pour glaze over; spread gently to coat entirely. Let stand until set. Garnish with chocolate shavings. Serve with whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE COCOA CAKE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, weekday, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Oil for greasing pan
1 1/4 cups cake flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups sugar
2/3 cup water
1 1/2 egg whites
1/2 cup baby-food prunes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-inch-square baking pan with oil.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In another bowl, stir sugar and water with fork or wire whisk until blended.
  • Stir egg whites and prunes into sugar mixture until thoroughly blended. Gradually add flour mixture, stirring until smooth.
  • Pour into prepared pan. Bake about 30 to 35 minutes, until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 168, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 144 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASY COCOA 1-LAYER CAKE



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Make and share this Easy Cocoa 1-Layer Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SaraFish

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups water
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Stir dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Cream butter and sugar in another bowl, add eggs, vanilla and water.
  • Mix in dry ingredients.
  • Mix well.
  • Bake in preheated 350 oven in buttered and floured (or cocoa'd) 9 inch cake pan for about an hour or til cake tests done with a toothpick.
  • Cool in pan for an hour then remove to rack and sift powdered sugar over top.

EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: caster sugar, milk, extra virgin olive oil, regular cocoa powder, flour, Belgian dark cocoa powder, eggs, baking soda

Provided by Zahra Kent

Categories     Desserts

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup caster sugar
4 tablespoons milk
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ cup regular cocoa powder
2 cups flour
½ cup Belgian dark cocoa powder
2 eggs
½ teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder and baking soda in a small mixing bowl.
  • Whisk the eggs, milk and oil in a separate small bowl.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry and combine. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes at 150 °C.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 24 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cocoa powder: The cocoa powder you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your cake. Look for a cocoa powder that is labeled "unsweetened" and has a rich, dark color.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately: Baking is a science, and it's important to measure your ingredients accurately in order to get the best results. Use a kitchen scale to weigh your ingredients, or use measuring cups that have been leveled off with a knife.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your cake tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The temperature of the oven will also affect the texture of your cake. Bake the cake at a moderate temperature (350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius) so that it has a chance to rise slowly and evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: If you frost the cake while it's still warm, the frosting will melt and slide off. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before frosting it.

Conclusion:

Cocoa cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for any occasion, from a casual gathering to a special celebration. With a few simple tips, you can make a cocoa cake that is moist, flavorful, and sure to impress your friends and family.

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