Best 10 The Best Easy Chocolate Cake Ever Recipes

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If you're a chocolate lover, you're in for a treat! This article will guide you through creating the ultimate easy chocolate cake that will tantalize your taste buds and make you wonder why you've never tried it before. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you'll be able to whip up a moist, decadent chocolate cake that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is designed for success, ensuring that you'll impress your friends and family with your culinary skills. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey to create the best easy chocolate cake ever!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE EVER



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My grandmother taught me how to make this cake. This is the most moist chocolate cake I have ever tasted. It was my dad's favorite and now it is my husband's favorite too. The first 11 ingredients are for the cake and the last 6 are for the icing.

Provided by Emily Passaro

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 2 layer cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour (I use Gold Medal brand)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup hot coffee
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Sift together dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add oil, coffee, and milk; mix at medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Add eggs and vanilla; beat for 2 more minutes. Batter will be thin.
  • Pour into 2 greased and floured 9 inch cake pans.
  • Bake at 325 for 25-30 minutes.
  • Cool cakes for 15 minutes before removing from pans. Cool completely on wire racks.
  • To make the icing, combine the milk and flour in a saucepan and cook until thick, stirring often to prevent it from being lumpy. Cover and refrigerate until cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat butter, shortening, sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
  • Add chilled milk/flour mixture and beat for 10 minutes.
  • Frost cake after is it completely cool.
  • Refrigerate cake until just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 775, Fat 45.2, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 642.9, Carbohydrate 90.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 60.3, Protein 7.5

THE BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE YOU EVER ATE



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I make this cake over and over. It is easy to put together and the frosting of the cake is easy and fast. It goes fast around my house.

Provided by CANDACEMARIE

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup butter
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup butter
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup milk
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Sift 2 cups white sugar and 2 cups flour together; set aside.
  • In a sauce pan; combine 1/2 cup butter or margarine, oil, water, and 1/4 cup cocoa. Bring mixture to a boil, remove from heat and add to dry ingredients.
  • Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk; add with eggs, salt, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon vanilla to cocoa, flour mixture and stir well.
  • Pour batter into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
  • To Make Frosting: Five minutes before cake is done combine 1/2 cup butter,1/4 cup cocoa and 1/4 cup milk in saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and stir in confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and chopped pecans. Pour frosting over hot cake. Cake remains moist and may be frozen. Serves 20.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 216.9 mg, Sugar 36.9 g

THE BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE {EVER}



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The Best Chocolate Cake Recipe - A one bowl chocolate cake recipe that is quick, easy, and delicious! Updated with gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free options!

Provided by Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon espresso powder (homemade or store-bought)
1 cup milk (or buttermilk, almond, or coconut milk)
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or canola oil, or melted coconut oil)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Prepare two 9-inch cake pans by spraying with baking spray or buttering and lightly flouring.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 178 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE EVER



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I have made this cake for years...Got the recipe from an elderly church lady.. This is a no fail favorite..

Provided by BJW6198

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

18 ounces fudge cake mix (Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Butter Recipe preferred)
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/2 cup butter, melted (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 cup water (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 (16 ounce) can Hersheys Chocolate Syrup
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip (non-dairy whipped dessert topping)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F and lightly grease/flour a 13 x 9" cake pan.
  • Mix cake according to box instuctions and bake as directed.
  • As soon as you remove cake from oven, poke holes with a fork all over the cake, pour chocolate syrup from can evenly all over top of cake and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • When cool, spread with cool whip and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • This is a great recipe!
  • Jean.

SIMPLY THE BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate! What else can you say about this recipe with chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, and chocolate chips.

Provided by christine

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Chocolate Cake

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
2 cups milk
1 (5 ounce) package chocolate pudding and pie filling mix (not instant)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Prepare pudding mix in a 2 quart saucepan as directed on box, using 2 cups milk. Stir dry cake mix into hot pudding. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Spread batter into a 9 x 13 inch ungreased pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until cake springs back when touched.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 276.6 mg, Sugar 21 g

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

BEST-EVER CHOCOLATE CAKE



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You can't miss with this delightful old-fashioned dessert. It's truly the best ever chocolate cake! It is moist and chocolaty, and its light, fluffy frosting stirs up in a jiffy. Use vanilla pudding instead of chocolate in the frosting if you wish. -Catherine Dawe, Kent, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
FLUFFY CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
1 cup cold whole milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Beat on low speed for 1 minute. Beat on medium for 1 minute. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a bowl, beat the milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Beat in whipped topping. Spread over cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE



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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.

BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE



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With a tender crumb and rich frosting, a layered chocolate cake always impresses, no matter the occasion. One bite and you'll agree this cake recipe is awesome! -Elvi Kaukinen, Horseheads, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sour cream
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line three 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; grease and flour the pans and paper. Set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small heavy saucepan, melt chips and butter over low heat. Transfer to a large bowl; cool for 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. If desired, top with chocolate curls. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (70g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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

Tips:

  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the cake to rise evenly and prevent curdling.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A good chocolate will have a smooth, velvety texture and a deep, rich flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough and dense.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake to rise evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This chocolate cake is rich, moist, and decadent. It is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake is sure to become a favorite. So next time you are craving a chocolate fix, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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