Preparing a chocolate cake that balances moisture, richness, and intense chocolate flavor can be a delightful culinary endeavor. Whether it's for a special occasion or simply a craving for a decadent dessert, achieving a moist, succulent, and deeply satisfying chocolate cake requires careful selection of ingredients, precise measurements, and a touch of culinary finesse. This article aims to guide you through the process of creating an unforgettable chocolate cake experience, with tips on choosing the right ingredients, mastering the techniques, and incorporating variations to suit your personal preferences.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BEST MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE
My mom created this recipe years ago and my sisters and brother and I have entered this in 4-H and won many awards. Yummy on its own or with chocolate frosting!
Provided by MARIASUE
Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 557.5 mg, Sugar 31 g
MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE
This chocolate cake recipe with coffee reminds me of my grandmother because it was one of her specialties. I bake it often for family parties, and it always brings back fond memories. The cake is light and airy with a delicious chocolate taste. This recipe is a keeper! -Patricia Kreitz, Richland, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Sift together dry ingredients in a bowl. Add oil, coffee and milk; mix at medium speed 1 minute. Add eggs and vanilla; beat 2 minutes longer. (Batter will be thin.) , Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans (or two 8-in. round baking pans and 6 muffin cups). , Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans. Cool on wire racks. , Meanwhile, for icing, combine milk and flour in a saucepan; cook until thick. Cover and refrigerate. , In a bowl, beat butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add chilled milk mixture and beat 10 minutes. Frost cooled cake. If desired, dust with additional cocoa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Fat 37g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
MOIST CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE
I make a moist chocolate cake for my birthday. I didn't buy a birthday cake, I make of my own. I make a three-layer cake of this moist chocolate cake, all my friends they like it all. Everyone eats this cake. Next time I make for my husband's birthday cake.
Provided by Jovy
Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan; dust pan with 2 teaspoons cocoa powder or as needed.
- Whisk cake flour, 3/4 cup cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Mix sugar and canola oil in a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Beat eggs into sugar and oil, one at a time, blending in the first egg before adding the second. Gradually beat milk, coffee, and vanilla extract into sugar mixture until smooth.
- Reduce mixer speed to low and beat flour mixture into wet ingredients. Stir sour cream into batter. Pour into prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean or with moist crumbs, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 476.5 mg, Sugar 34.7 g
MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE
This simple cake, a favorite in chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's home, achieves moist texture from the addition of almond flour. This recipe comes from his cookbook, "Home Cooking with Jean-Georges."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch round fluted tart pan with a removable bottom or a springform pan, tapping out excess.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk together egg whites and sugar until medium-stiff peaks form.
- Meanwhile, melt chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl set over (but not touching) simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Add 1 yolk to chocolate mixture and beat to combine. Add remaining yolks and mix to combine. Add confectioners' sugar, almond flour, and all-purpose flour; mix until combined. Add 1/3 of the egg white mixture and mix to loosen chocolate mixture. Gently fold in remaining egg white mixture.
- Transfer to prepared cake pan and evenly spread. Transfer cake pan to oven and bake until puffed and knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 17 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool 10 minutes. Invert cake onto wire rack. Carefully re-invert and let cool completely. Dust with cocoa powder, if desired.
MOIST SUCCULENT DEEEELICIOUS CHOCOLATE CAKE!
My friend gave me this recipe, it is absolutely amazing, stays moist for days and is surprisingly easy to make. i hope you enjoy it:)
Provided by thandi
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil the butter, cocoa, oil and water together on the stove.
- In a separate bowl mix together the flour, sugar and salt.
- Add the cocoa mixture to the flour mixture and stir.
- In a smaller bowl, mix together the bicarb and the yoghurt--watch it bubble!
- Add the eggs one at a time to the yoghurt mixture and beat it all together.
- Add the yoghurt mixture to the chocolaty mixture and stir it all together.
- Bake at 180°C (about 350°F for about 30 minutes.
- Break chocolate into pieces and place these onto the cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. wait a bit, for the cake to cool and the chocolate to melt then spread the chocolate over the cake AND ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.5, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 38.2, Sodium 100.8, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 19.1, Protein 2.7
CONTEST-WINNING MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE
You don't have to spend a lot of time to serve an elegant and delicious dessert. Just mix up the batter in one bowl, bake and get ready for people to love this moist dark chocolate cake recipe. -Christa Hageman, Telford, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add the eggs, coffee, buttermilk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes (batter will be thin). Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan., Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
THE MOST MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE EVER
Make and share this The Most Moist Chocolate Cake Ever recipe from Food.com.
Provided by pegasuslegend
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl add cake mix, water,eggs, and mayo. Beat around three minutes.
- Bake at 350* for time on package.
- Cool -- frost and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.6, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 87, Sodium 883.1, Carbohydrate 84.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 55.9, Protein 6
Tips:
- Use melted butter: Melted butter will make the cake moist and tender.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a greased and floured baking pan: This will help the cake to rise evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Bake the cake at the right temperature: The cake should be baked at a moderate temperature so that it has time to rise and cook through evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.
Conclusion:
This moist and succulent chocolate cake is a perfect dessert for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and fluffy texture, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're in the mood for a delicious chocolate cake, give this recipe a try!
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