Best 5 Simple Chocolate Cake Recipes
In the realm of baking, few desserts evoke the same sense of comfort and indulgence as a classic chocolate cake. Whether it's for a special occasion or a casual gathering, this timeless treat has a way of bringing people together. With its rich and decadent flavor, soft and fluffy texture, and endless possibilities for customization, a simple chocolate cake is a baker's delight and a crowd-pleaser. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the world of chocolate cake, uncovering the secrets of creating a perfect masterpiece that will satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you wanting more.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SIMPLE 'N' DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE CAKE
A very simple to make chocolate cake that I developed while trying to combine my chocolate and coffee cravings. It tastes so good no one will believe how easy it was! (It can be frosted with chocolate or coffee icing but I like it plain.)
Provided by J. Miller
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch pan (see Editor's Note). Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat well. Add flour mixture, alternating with coffee. Beat until just incorporated.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool before frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 540.6 mg, Sugar 25.2 g
SIMPLE CHOCOLATE OATMEAL CAKE
Posted for ZWT6 German Region. This simple cake, made with oatmeal, chocolate chips, and coconut, is great for lunchboxes or a family dinner. It's very similar to German Chocolate Cake, but with more chocolate! And the cake is very easy to make because you don't have to cream butter and sugar together, and the topping is simply stirred together and spooned on the cake. *** Warning *** after placing topping on the cake it is extremely important that you watch this cake 100% of the time or it will burn/scorch quickly. It is a bit more labor intensive but turns out great with a watchful eye.
Provided by HokiesMom
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 9x13" pan and set aside. In a large bowl, combine oatmeal with 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup chocolate chips. Pour boiling water over all, and let stand for 5 minutes. Then add the cocoa and mix well with a wire whisk so the chocolate and butter melt. Add 3/4 cup sugar and 1 cup brown sugar and whisk to combine. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- Add eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla and beat until combined. Then add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix with a wire whisk until well blended. Immediately pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake at 350F for 25-35 minutes until cake pulls away from sides of pan and springs back when lightly touched in center.
- Prepare topping while cake is baking. Combine 1/3 cup melted butter, walnuts, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, coconut, cream, and 1 teaspoons vanilla in a medium bowl; mix well. When cake tests done, remove from oven and set on wire rack.
- Turn oven to broil. Drop topping mixture by small spoonfuls onto cake; spread very gently to cover. Place under broiler, 4" from heat source, and broil for 2-5 minutes until topping is bubbly and light golden brown. Watch this every single second, turning the cake from front to back so the frosting cooks evenly. It can burn in a couple of seconds, so keep watching! When the frosting is bubbling furiously all over the cake and is beginning to brown in spots, remove cake from oven and sprinkle with 1 cup chocolate chips. Let stand for 10 minutes, then carefully swirl the chocolate chips into the frosting with the tip of a knife.
- Cool and cut into squares. Serve warm or cool.
SIMPLE CHOCOLATE SOUR CREAM CAKE
My family loves chocolate sour cream cake but doesn't like to wait for it. This uses a mix and is very easy to make. Just throw it together and bake.
Provided by Kristen in Chicago
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Lightly mist a 12-cup Bundt pan with Pam, then dust with flour.
- Shake out excess flour; set pan aside.
- In a large mixing bowl blend the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, warm water and oil with an electric mixer at low speed for 1 minute.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
- Mix for 3 more minutes at medium speed, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl again.
- The batter should be thick and well mixed.
- Fold in chocolate chips, distributing them well throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out with the spatula.
- Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven.
- Bake until the cake springs back when lightly pressed with your finger and just starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Place the cake on a wire rack to cool for 30 minutes.
- Run a long, sharp knife around the edge of the cake and invert it onto the rack to cool completely, 20 minutes more.
QUICK SIMPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE
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
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
SIMPLE FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Butter or spray 6 ramekins or 1 (6-inch) cake pan.
- In a double boiler melt chocolate, liquid, and butter. Beat egg yolks until light and fluffy. Add melted chocolate mixture. In bowl of mixer beat egg whites and sugar to stiff peak stage. Fold chocolate mixture into meringue. Pour into ramekins or cake pan and bake in oven for about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The type of chocolate you use will greatly affect the flavor of your cake. Look for a chocolate that is at least 70% cacao and has a rich, deep flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking a chocolate cake is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly and doesn't overcook.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting and making the cake soggy.
Conclusion:
Chocolate cake is a classic dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following the tips above, you can easily make a delicious chocolate cake that will be the hit of your next party or gathering.
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