Best 6 Hot Water Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a delightful journey as we explore the secrets behind crafting the perfect Hot Water Chocolate Cake. This beloved dessert combines the richness of chocolate with the comforting warmth of a hot water bath, resulting in a moist and decadent treat that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, let us guide you through the steps of making this classic cake, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of chocolatey goodness.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HOT WATER CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Make and share this Hot Water Chocolate Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Luscious Creations

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup cocoa, mixed in
1/2 cup boiling water, to make a smooth paste
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cake flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda, mixed in
3/4 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350'f. Line two 8 inch cake pans with wax paper and set aside.
  • Mix each each ingredient in the order listed above(mixing well between each), being sure to add the hot water and soda mixture last. Beat well.
  • Pour mixture into pans and bake for 1 - 1 1/2 hours or until testing stick comes out clean. Cool and top with favourite icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.4, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 38.1, Sodium 338.2, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 33.4, Protein 4.4

HOT WATER CHOCOLATE CAKE AND GANACHE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup shortening
3 1/4 mugs, plus 2 tablespoons unbleached flour
3 mugs sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
5 heaping tablespoons cocoa
3 large eggs
Milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 mugs boiling water
1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
3 egg whites
1 1/2 cups superfine granulated sugar
1 1/2 pounds butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
2 (12-ounce) packages semisweet chocolate chips.

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 2 (10-inch) cake pans, greased and floured, bottom lined with waxed paper. Cut the shortening into the dry ingredients. In a large coffee mug, place 3 eggs. Fill the mug the rest of the way with milk and add to the dry mix in the bowl. Then add another 1/2 mug of milk. Add the vanilla, and boiling water. Mix for 2 minutes on medium speed. Scrape down sides of bowl. Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 15 minutes. Remove from pans, remove waxed paper and let cool completely.
  • For the filling: In a double boiler melt the chocolate, remove from boiler and put aside. In the double boiler place the 3 egg whites and sugar and cook over medium heat until warm to the touch and sugar is dissolved. Place mixture in large mixing bowl and beat until cool. Add the melted chocolate. When cool, add the butter and vanilla. Mix until fluffy. Use the mixture as a filling and first layer of frosting on the cake. Place the cake with the buttercream in the freezer for 1/2 hour to firm up before covering with the ganache.
  • For the ganache: In a saucepan mix and bring to a simmer the whipping cream and butter. Add in the chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Let sit until cool. Frost cake with the ganache.

HOT WATER CHOCOLATE CAKE



Hot Water Chocolate Cake image

A chocolate cake made with boiling water. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.

Provided by TERRILEE

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
1 cup water
½ cup buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan bring butter and water to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in flour mixture. Pour in buttermilk, eggs and vanilla; mix thoroughly.
  • Pour cake batter into prepared 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove cake from oven and frost immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 25.9 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 203.3 mg, Sugar 17 g

"HOT" CHOCOLATE CAKE



Treat your guests to this chocolate cake that's topped with ganache - a chilled dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 8h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened dark baking cocoa
2 teaspoons ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups hot water or hot strong brewed coffee
10 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
24 oz white chocolate baking bars or squares, chopped
1 cup whipping cream
1 tube (0.68 oz) red decorating gel

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening. In large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl often. Beat 2 more minutes on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about2 hours.
  • Place bittersweet chocolate in medium heatproof bowl; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups whipping cream to simmering. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 teaspoon red pepper. Let stand 10 minutes. Return whipping cream in saucepan to simmer. Pour over bittersweet chocolate. Let stand 2 minutes; stir until smooth. Spread ganache over cake. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
  • Place white chocolate in medium heatproof bowl. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup whipping cream to boiling. Pour over white chocolate. Let stand 2 minutes; stir until smooth. Spread evenly over bittersweet ganache. Drizzle decorating gel in rows over cake. Pull toothpick through rows in opposite direction to create swirled pattern. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 246 mg

CHOCOLATE CAKE II



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This has been in my family forever. The secret is to NOT overbake it - that will ruin a chocolate cake every time.

Provided by Nanci

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup hot, strong coffee

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla, mix until smooth. Stir in the hot coffee last. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 130.9 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

ONE-BOWL CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This cake mixes up quickly and bakes while we enjoy our dinner. My son, David, loves to help decorate it. -Coleen Martin, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 cup canola oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup hot water
Frosting of your choice
Colored sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients. Stir in eggs, oil and buttermilk. Add water; stir until combined., Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Frost cake. If desired, decorate with sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cocoa powder. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will make the cake dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • If you don't have a microwave, you can melt the butter and chocolate in a saucepan over low heat.
  • You can use any type of frosting you like on this cake. Chocolate frosting, vanilla frosting, or even whipped cream would all be delicious.
  • This cake is best served warm, but it can also be served at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Hot water chocolate cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for any occasion, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this cake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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