Best 12 Quick Does The Trick Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Do you have limited time to prepare a delectable chocolate cake? Look no further! In this article, we will unveil the secret recipe and guide you through the steps of making a "Quick Does the Trick Chocolate Cake". This recipe is designed for busy individuals who yearn for a rich and satisfying chocolate treat without spending hours in the kitchen. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a moist, fluffy, and incredibly delicious chocolate cake that will leave you wanting more.

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QUICK CHOCOLATE CAKE



Quick Chocolate Cake image

This is so fast & easy to prepare. Another winner from Robin Miller. I prefer to ice mine, she just dusted with powdered sugar. Either way, this is a moist, delicious cake that is ready so fast...I don't even let it cool first if I am just using powdered sugar.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups brown sugar
3/4 cup cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk (I used 5 Tbsp dry buttermilk powder and 1 1/4 c water)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup boiling water
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine dry ingredients in large bowl.
  • In a large measuring bowl, mix the wet ingredients together EXCEPT boiling water.
  • Stir the two mixtures together, then add boiling water.
  • Beat together until smooth. Pour batter (which will be very,very soupy) into greased 9 x13" baking pan and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Allow to cool if planning to use icing.

TOP SECRET CHOCOLATE CAKE



Top Secret Chocolate Cake image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick baking spray, for the pan
One 15.2-ounce box dark chocolate cake mix, such as Duncan Hines
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted salted butter
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Rainbow sprinkles, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10-cup Bundt pan with baking spray.
  • Mix together the cake mix, milk, butter, eggs, chocolate chips and vanilla in a large bowl until completely combined. Pour into the prepared Bundt pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool for about 15 minutes before turning it out onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely, an additional 20 to 25 minutes.
  • For the simple chocolate ganache topping: Meanwhile, heat the cream in a small pan until just bubbling. Add the chocolate chips to a small bowl and pour the hot cream over the top. Let sit for 1 minute, then mix until smooth.
  • Transfer the cake to a cake stand or serving platter and pour the ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the ridges. Sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles and serve.

QUICK-DOES-THE-TRICK CHOCOLATE CAKE



Quick-Does-The-Trick Chocolate Cake image

My go-to chocolate fix! One bowl cake with on-hand ingredients, and always licked right up. Very moist.

Provided by Merry Rose

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups white sugar
½ cup margarine, softened
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup boiling water
¼ cup chocolate chips, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk sugar, margarine, and eggs together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add flour, buttermilk, cocoa, and baking soda and mix. Stir boiling water into mixture just until batter is mixed. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over cake and let sit until chocolate begins to melt; spread over cake, creating an instant chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 332.6 mg, Sugar 36.5 g

"ALL-THE-STOPS" CHOCOLATE CAKE



Looking for a delicious dessert? Enjoy this rich chocolate cake coated with crunchy cookie crumbs - a delightful treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups strong coffee
2 cups butter
1 1/2 cups unsweetened baking cocoa (preferably Dutch processed)
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 egg yolk
1 1/3 cups sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
32 oz semisweet or bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped
1 quart (4 cups) whipping (heavy) cream
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla
40 thin chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed (about 1 3/4 cups)

Steps:

  • Adjust oven racks to middle and bottom positions. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray three 9-inch round pans with cooking spray. Line bottom of pans with cooking parchment paper rounds; spray with cooking spray.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat coffee and butter over medium heat until butter melts and mixture just comes to a boil. Remove from heat and add cocoa. Beat with wire whisk until there are no lumps; set aside and cool 5 minutes.
  • In very large bowl, beat flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda and salt with wire whisk. Pour coffee mixture over dry ingredients and stir just until no dry flour mixture is visible. In small bowl, beat eggs and egg yolk with wire whisk. Add to flour mixture, beating well. Stir in sour cream and 2 teaspoons vanilla until well mixed.
  • Pour batter into pans. (Batter will nearly reach tops of pans.) Carefully place pans in oven, 2 on bottom rack and 1 one on middle rack. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until cake tester or toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and cake top is no longer wobbly. Cool on wire racks, about 10 minutes. Invert cake layers onto wire racks and remove parchment paper. Cool completely, about 1 hour. (Layers are easier to handle when cold, so you may want to wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 to 12 hours before frosting.)
  • In large bowl, place chopped chocolate and set aside. In 4-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream and corn syrup to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and add 2 teaspoons vanilla. Pour mixture over chocolate and cover bowl with plastic wrap; let stand 5 minutes. Remove plastic wrap and beat with wire whisk until chocolate is smooth. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill 30 minutes. Stir well and refrigerate 30 minutes longer. Continue to stir every 30 minutes until icing is spreadable, about 2 hours total.
  • Place about 2 tablespoons icing in center of serving plate or stemmed cake plate. (This will steady the cake as you ice it.)Place 1 layer on plate and spread approximately 1 1/2 cups icing to edge of layer. Top with another layer and spread 1 1/2 cups icing to edge. Top with last layer. Frost side and top with remaining icing. Smooth top and side of cake. Use hands to liberally press coating into side of cake. Repeat all around cake to cover side with coating, filling in any bare spots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1160, Carbohydrate 129 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Fat 13, Fiber 7 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 37 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 89 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE



Easy Chocolate Cake image

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.

BUSY-DAY DUMP CAKE



Busy-Day Dump Cake image

This chocolate cake recipe from Lucinda Scala Quinn's "Mad Hungry" cookbook involves minimal cleanup -- the ingredients are blended in the very pan that goes into the oven.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In an 8-inch square baking pan, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Make a well in center of flour mixture and add oil, vanilla, vinegar, and water. Whisk until well combined. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g

QUICK CHOCOLATE SNACK CAKE



Quick Chocolate Snack Cake image

"I recently learned I'm diabetic. I never thought I'd be able to curb my sweet tooth-until I made this!" Angela Oelschlaeger - Tonganoxie, KS

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup prune baby food or unsweetened applesauce
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup sugar blend
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the baby food, sugar, sugar blend, egg substitute, water, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the cocoa, flours, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into prune mixture until blended. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with chips. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

3 INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE CAKE



3 Ingredient Chocolate Cake image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nonstick cooking spray, for the cake pan
4 cups crispy chocolate cookies
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 cups milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup mixed sprinkles

Steps:

  • For the cake: Spray an 8-inch square cake pan with cooking spray, then line with parchment, allowing the parchment to hang over the sides. Spray the parchment paper with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the cookies and baking powder in a food processor and process until fine crumbs form. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the milk. Continue to process until you have a smooth batter, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes.
  • For the icing: Meanwhile, combine the powdered sugar and milk in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth, then set aside.
  • Allow the cake to cool slightly in the pan before carefully removing it from the pan using the parchment overhang and placing it on a platter.
  • Allow to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Pour the icing over the top and spread it all over. Top with the sprinkles, then slice and serve.

QUICK-DOES-THE-TRICK CHOCOLATE CAKE



Quick-Does-The-Trick Chocolate Cake image

My go-to chocolate fix! One bowl cake with on-hand ingredients, and always licked right up. Very moist.

Provided by Merry Rose

Categories     Chocolate Cake

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups white sugar
½ cup margarine, softened
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup boiling water
¼ cup chocolate chips, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk sugar, margarine, and eggs together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add flour, buttermilk, cocoa, and baking soda and mix. Stir boiling water into mixture just until batter is mixed. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over cake and let sit until chocolate begins to melt; spread over cake, creating an instant chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 332.6 mg, Sugar 36.5 g

TWENTY-MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE



Twenty-Minute Chocolate Cake image

I often make this quick cake in summer when I don't want the oven to be on too long. My husband, two children and I especially enjoy it after a long day of haying.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup water
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup whole milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter with water and cocoa. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. beat in the chocolate mixture; stir in the remaining ingredients. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the first four frosting ingredients. Stir in nuts. Pour over warm cake; spread to cover cake.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK-DOES-THE-TRICK CHOCOLATE CAKE



Quick-Does-The-Trick Chocolate Cake image

My go-to chocolate fix! One bowl cake with on-hand ingredients, and always licked right up. Very moist.

Provided by Merry Rose

Categories     Chocolate Cake

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups white sugar
½ cup margarine, softened
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup boiling water
¼ cup chocolate chips, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk sugar, margarine, and eggs together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add flour, buttermilk, cocoa, and baking soda and mix. Stir boiling water into mixture just until batter is mixed. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over cake and let sit until chocolate begins to melt; spread over cake, creating an instant chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 332.6 mg, Sugar 36.5 g

QUICK-DOES-THE-TRICK CHOCOLATE CAKE



Quick-Does-The-Trick Chocolate Cake image

My go-to chocolate fix! One bowl cake with on-hand ingredients, and always licked right up. Very moist.

Provided by Merry Rose

Categories     Chocolate Cake

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups white sugar
½ cup margarine, softened
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup boiling water
¼ cup chocolate chips, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk sugar, margarine, and eggs together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add flour, buttermilk, cocoa, and baking soda and mix. Stir boiling water into mixture just until batter is mixed. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over cake and let sit until chocolate begins to melt; spread over cake, creating an instant chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 332.6 mg, Sugar 36.5 g

Tips:

  • Measure your ingredients accurately: Use a digital kitchen scale to weigh your ingredients for the most precise results.
  • Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate you use, the better your cake will taste. Look for chocolate with a high cocoa content (at least 70%) and a smooth, velvety texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dry cake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • 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 cake to hold its shape and prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This quick and easy chocolate cake is perfect for any occasion. It's moist, chocolatey, and delicious, and it can be made in just a few minutes. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect chocolate cake every time.

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