Best 12 Quick Simple Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Craving a delightful chocolate cake but don't have the time or expertise for elaborate baking? Look no further! This article presents a collection of quick and simple chocolate cake recipes that are perfect for busy individuals and baking enthusiasts alike. Whether you're a novice baker or a seasoned pro, these recipes offer a range of options to suit your skill level and preferences. With minimal ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be able to whip up a delectable chocolate cake in no time at all. Get ready to indulge in a rich, fudgy, and moist chocolate cake that will satisfy your cravings without breaking a sweat.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

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.

QUICK CHOCOLATE CAKE



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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.

QUICK SIMPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Make and share this Quick Simple Chocolate Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nohoko

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Yield 6 muffin cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 eggs
3 ounces butter
6 tablespoons flour
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 425°F. Buttered muffin cups.
  • Put chocolate and butter into a "plastic" bowl and microwave for 1 mimute.
  • Take out the bowl from microwave and whisk until smooth.
  • Add sugar into the bowl and whisk well.
  • Break eggs into the bowl and whisk well.
  • Add flour into the bowl and whisk well.
  • Divide the chocolate mixture into muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.
  • Leave them in the oven for 1 more minute.
  • Cool cake in muffin cups on a rack for 5 minutes, then run a knife between cake and cup rim. Invert cake onto a plate and dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.7, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 101, Sodium 107.6, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 19.8, Protein 4.2

BASIC CHOCOLATE CAKE



Basic Chocolate Cake image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield two 9-inch cakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

Cooking spray
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch process)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 9-inch-round cake pans with cooking spray and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  • Whisk the cocoa powder and 1 1/2 cups boiling water in a medium bowl until smooth; set aside. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl until combined. Add the eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream and vanilla and beat with a mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Reduce the mixer speed to low; beat in the cocoa mixture in a steady stream until just combined, then finish mixing with a rubber spatula. (The batter will be thin.)
  • Divide the batter between the prepared pans and tap the pans against the counter to help the batter settle. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer to racks and let cool 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge of the pans and turn the cakes out onto the racks to cool completely. Remove the parchment. Trim the tops of the cakes with a long serrated knife to make them level, if desired.

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

VERY EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This chocolate cake is good for any occasion at any time of year. I have been baking this for two years.

Provided by Ladan M Miller

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup evaporated milk
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
5 eggs
1 cup butter, melted
¼ cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch tube pan. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the 1 cup of evaporated milk and the 3/4 cup of cocoa. Heat until the cocoa is dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the eggs, melted butter, water, vanilla and the cocoa mixture, mix until well blended. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
  • To make the chocolate icing, combine the remaining condensed milk, evaporated milk, cocoa and butter in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and paste-like. Spread over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.9 calories, Carbohydrate 76.3 g, Cholesterol 164.8 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 56.7 g

EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE



Easy chocolate cake image

Master the chocolate cake with an airy, light sponge and rich buttercream filling. It's simple enough for an afternoon tea but special enough for a party too

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

200g golden caster sugar
200g unsalted butter, softened plus extra for the tins
4 large eggs
200g self-raising flour
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp milk
100g milk chocolate, chopped
200g butter, softened
400g icing sugar
5 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp milk
50g dark chocolate
25g milk chocolate
25g white chocolate

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Butter the base and sides of two 20cm round sandwich tins and line the bases with baking parchment.
  • In a large bowl, beat together 200g golden caster sugar, 200g softened unsalted butter, 4 large eggs, 200g self-raising flour, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp milk and a pinch of salt until pale.
  • Divide the mixture between the prepared tins. Bake for 20 mins or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
  • Leave to cool in the tin for 10 mins, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the buttercream, put 100g chopped milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt in the microwave, stirring every 30 secs. Leave the melted chocolate to cool for 5 mins.
  • Mash 200g softened butter and 400g icing sugar together with a fork, then switch to a wooden spoon or electric beaters, if you have them.
  • Sift in 5 tbsp cocoa powder with a pinch of salt and pour in the melted chocolate and 2 tbsp milk. Mix again until smooth.
  • On a cake stand or large plate, sandwich the cakes together with half of the buttercream, then spread the rest on top. Decorate with chocolate shards, if you like.
  • To make chocolate shards: melt 50g dark chocolate and pour it onto a tray lined with baking parchment or foil.
  • Now melt 25g milk chocolate and 25g white chocolate and drizzle them over the dark chocolate before it sets.
  • Shake the tray gently to level the mixture then leave to set somewhere cool. Chop into shards.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 59 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 47 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

QUICK CHOCOLATE SNACK CAKE



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"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.

BEST MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE



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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

1 cup margarine
1 ¾ cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups milk
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

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

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

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CAKE



Classic Chocolate Cake image

If you need to learn how to make chocolate cake from scratch, this easy homemade chocolate cake recipe is a perfect place to start. It appeared on a can of Hershey's cocoa way back in 1943. I tried it, my boys liked it, and I've been making it ever since. -Betty Follas, Morgan Hill, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup butter, softened
1-2/3 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups whole milk
Confectioners' sugar or favorite frosting

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating until smooth after each addition. Pour batter into a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. When cake is cool, dust with confectioners' sugar or top with your favorite frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

QUICK & EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE



Quick & Easy Chocolate Cake image

Best chocolate cake I've tasted. It's so easy to make- just throw it all in the bowl and cook. Simple and tasty :)

Provided by CinniminniChef

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces self-raising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 ounce cocoa
2 ounces ground almonds
6 ounces caster sugar
6 ounces margarine
3 eggs
2 ounces butter
2 ounces icing sugar
1 ounce cocoa

Steps:

  • For Cake:.
  • Throw everything in a bowl.
  • Beat with mixer for 1 minute.
  • Divide into 2 tins.
  • Cook at 140 degrees C for 25-30 minutes.
  • For Filling:.
  • Throw everything in a bowl.
  • Mix until fluffy.
  • Spread between cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.3, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 94.5, Sodium 584.5, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 28.8, Protein 7.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better your ingredients, the better your cake will be. Look for high-quality chocolate, butter, and flour.
  • Follow the recipe carefully. Don't skip any steps or ingredients, and make sure to measure everything accurately.
  • Preheat your oven before you start baking. This will help ensure that your cake bakes evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix only until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Don't overbake it, or it will be dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

This chocolate cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and moist texture, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and simple chocolate cake recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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