Best 7 Homemade Chocolate Cake Recipes

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With its rich, decadent flavor and moist, fluffy texture, homemade chocolate cake is a classic dessert that never goes out of style. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect chocolate cake from scratch. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of combining them, we'll provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to create a cake that will impress your friends and family with its divine taste and irresistible charm.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE SNACK CAKE



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THIS is a moist delicious snack cake, so good that icing is not necessary. Sometimes my husband puts a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top with a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Either way, it always satisfies our sweet tooth. -Debi Peschka, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat water and butter until butter is melted. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the egg mixture. Beat for 2 minutes. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE



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A rich chocolate frosting is the flavorful finishing touch to this moist from-scratch cake that's mixed in one bowl. It always turns out and is quickly gobbled up by friends and family. I'm asked to fix this favorite so often that the recipe card is an absolute mess! -Cindy Miller, Riverside, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons white vinegar
CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
Dash salt
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add the water, oil, vanilla and vinegar; mix well (batter will be thin). , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, salt, milk and vanilla; mix well. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 385mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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Wow! This is an old-fashioned recipe with simple ingredients that's classic and delicious. The chocolate cake is super moist and tender thanks to the buttermilk. Coffee brings out the chocolate flavor and adds a lot of richness. The peanut butter frosting is super easy to make and the perfect topping to this wonderful cake. This...

Provided by Bunny's Warm Oven Blog

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 c all-purpose flour
2 c granulated sugar
3/4 c cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 large eggs
1 tsp salt
1 c buttermilk
1 c vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c cold brewed coffee (instant will due in a pinch)
PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
1/2 c butter, softened
1 c creamy peanut butter
3 Tbsp milk, or more as needed
2 c confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Grease the bottom and sides of a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  • 2. Mix the flour sugar, cocoa, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a large bowl.
  • 3. Beat the eggs with an electric mixer until they are bright yellow and slightly thick.
  • 4. Add the oil, coffee, and vanilla to the eggs. Mix until well incorporated.
  • 5. Add the flour to the mix, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing after each addition until just incorporated.
  • 6. Start with the flour first, then buttermilk, flour, buttermilk and end with flour.
  • 7. Mix well.
  • 8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. I always hold the pan up a few inches from the counter and let it fall to get rid of air bubbles in the batter.
  • 9. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour.
  • 10. Test for doneness with a toothpick. Allow to cool.
  • 11. Once cake is cooled, place the butter and peanut butter into a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer.
  • 12. Gradually mix in the sugar.
  • 13. When it starts to get thick, incorporate milk one tablespoon at a time until all of the sugar is mixed in and the frosting is thick and spreadable.
  • 14. Beat for at least 3 minutes for it to get good and fluffy.
  • 15. Frost cake after it has cooled completely.

MOIST AND RICH HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE!



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The is the moistest and richest homemade chocolate cake recipe I have ever tried! I used this recipe when I baked my own wedding cake. Since my wedding, I continue to make this delicious chocolate cake. I like to frost it with a simple buttercream and use cherries for a garnish, or make cupcakes for my husband's lunch. If you are tired of making dry textured homemade cakes, give this recipe a try!

Provided by Kibbie

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa
2 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee
1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
2 teaspoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups superfine sugar (granulated works fine)
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
5 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut parchment paper circles to fit three 9 inch cake pans, or 2 larger cake pans (depending on the size and style of cake you want to create).
  • Alternatively, this recipe will make about 3 1/2 dozen cupcakes, using muffins tins lined with cupcake papers.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Set aside.
  • Whisk the cocoa and coffee together until smooth (no lumps).
  • Set aside.
  • In a large mixer bowl, cream butter (about 1 minute), add oil, beat for one minute.
  • Add sugars, beat for 10 minutes.
  • Add eggs, beat 5 minutes.
  • Add vanilla, beat until blended.
  • Alternately add coffee and cocoa mixture and dry ingredients into butter mixture, mixing after each addition, making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl often.
  • Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • If making cupcakes, bake for about 20 minutes.
  • Spread frosting over layers, and frost entire cake.
  • Another delicious idea is to melt jam until it's syrup consistency (if using raspberry jam, make sure you strain it!) and brush the tops of the layers with the melted jam before frosting them.

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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I developed this cake using my mother's angel food cake recipe because my husband and three daughters all love chocolate. It's won first place at our county and state fairs as well as "Best of Class" at the state fair!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
1-1/4 cups sifted cake flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 cups egg whites (about 14), room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon chocolate flavoring
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Ice cream and fudge sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Sift together 1-1/2 cups sugar, flour and cocoa; set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, vanilla and chocolate flavoring until foamy. Combine cream of tartar, salt and remaining sugar; add a little at a time to bowl. Beat until very stiff but not dry peaks form. Gradually fold in flour mixture; do not over mix. Pour into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and invert pan; allow to cool completely before removing from pan. Serve with ice cream and fudge sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

HOMEMADE WHOLE WHEAT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Very moist, and very flavorful. I was told the first bite isn't as good as the second one, and the taste just gets better with every bit! Part smash! Birthday celebration, or any other occasion which a cake would serve well.

Provided by AltB8878

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 2 9 in cake layers, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups kamut flour or 1 1/2 cups soft white wheat flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup warm water
3/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Lightly butter and flour to 8 inches or 9 inches round cake pans; set aside.
  • Whisk together all dry ingredients, add liquids in order of apperance; mix well being sure to get rid of all clumps and bumps in the batter.
  • Pour evenly into your prepared pans and bake till middle rises and cake tester (tooth pick, clean kitchen knife) come from the center clean, 30-40 minute Let cool for 20 minutes before removing from pans and putting on a cooling rack till totally cooled. Frost with desired frosting (store bought, home made, whatever you want).
  • ~♥~.
  • *Kamut is an ancient grain related to wheat, but not anything like it. Kamut is longer, and is a lighter color. You can use it for anything you want, it's just a matter of opinion.*.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 26.9, Sodium 265.9, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 19.4, Protein 2

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE



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I make this cake for my son for his birthday every year. You can use any kind of ground nuts, like walnuts, hazelnuts, or almonds, and decorate it with berries or candy as you like.

Provided by Francesca

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ⅛ cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 ¼ cups white sugar
5 eggs
1 cup finely ground hazelnuts
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
5 ½ ounces creme fraiche
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup strawberries or other berries for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a heart-shaped baking dish or a fluted tube pan.
  • Beat butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add sugar 1/4 cup at a time, and mix in well. Add eggs 1 at a time, and mix well after each addition. Add ground nuts, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and creme fraiche to batter and mix well after each addition.
  • Sift flour and baking powder together into a bowl; mix into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely.
  • Place chocolate chips in a large bowl. Pour the cream into a saucepan and bring to a boil. As soon as the cream boils up to the top of the pan, quickly remove it from the heat and pour it over the chocolate chips in the bowl. Let stand for a minute or two, then stir with a whisk until smooth. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl occasionally. Stir in vanilla extract until well blended. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of ganache and allow to cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
  • Pour ganache over the cooled cake and allow to dry for a few minutes. Decorate cake with candy or fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58.9 g, Cholesterol 186.9 mg, Fat 51.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 29.2 g, Sodium 173.5 mg, Sugar 37.5 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your cake. Use the best cocoa powder, chocolate, butter, and flour that you can find.
  • 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 a chocolate cake is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oven is too hot, the cake will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked. If the oven is too cool, the cake will take too long to bake and will be dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting to set properly and prevent it from melting.
  • Be creative with your frosting: There are many different frosting recipes that you can use to top your chocolate cake. Get creative and experiment with different flavors and textures.

Conclusion:

With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a delicious chocolate cake at home. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your cake turns out moist, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. So next time you're craving a chocolate fix, don't reach for a store-bought cake. Instead, make your own homemade chocolate cake and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that you made it yourself.

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