Best 3 Secret Ingredient Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Are you looking for a decadent and mouthwatering chocolate cake recipe that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than the "secret ingredient chocolate cake." This magical cake incorporates an unexpected ingredient that elevates its flavor and texture to new heights. With its rich chocolatey flavor, moist crumb, and the perfect amount of sweetness, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

TOP SECRET CHOCOLATE CAKE



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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.

SECRET-INGREDIENT DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE



Secret-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Cake image

A secret-ingredient chocolate cake guaranteed to be moist and delicious. Use your favorite frosting.

Provided by Cody Joseph Barnhart

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Dark Chocolate

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ cups stout beer
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup butter
2 large eggs
½ cup mayonnaise
1 (4 ounce) bar dark chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease three 8-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  • Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and baking powder into a large bowl.
  • Combine stout, vanilla extract, and espresso powder in separate bowl and stir.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in another bowl until creamy, scraping sides occasionally. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Beat in mayonnaise. Alternate adding the flour and stout mixtures, 1/3 at a time, beating after each addition. Fold in dark chocolate just until combined. Split batter between the 3 prepared pans and level out the tops.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cakes comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then run a knife around the edge and flip onto a cooling rack. Let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 75.6 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 547.2 mg, Sugar 29.9 g

SECRET INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This is an amazingly moist cake thanks to a surprising ingredient: sauerkraut!! But don't worry, you can't taste the sauerkraut. This is a chocolate lover's cake... and a "can't wait" dessert that's sure to become a family favorite.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar, granulated
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup water
3/4 cup bick's wine-cured sauerkraut, rinsed, drained, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease and flour two eight inch round layer cake pans.
  • Combine first 5 ingredients. Mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, cream together butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla on medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with water, making 3 dry and two liquid additions, combining lightly after each . Stir in sauerkraut.
  • Spread batter evenly in prepared pans. Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 pans. Bake in preheated oven 35-40 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool 10 minutes, then remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely. Fill and frost as desired.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the cake will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature. The ideal baking temperature for a chocolate cake is 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Be creative with your frosting. There are endless possibilities when it comes to frosting a chocolate cake. Try a simple ganache, a whipped cream frosting, or a more elaborate buttercream frosting.

Conclusion:

Chocolate cake is a classic dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make a chocolate cake that is moist, delicious, and sure to impress your friends and family.

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