Best 7 Very Moist Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Have you tried numerous chocolate cake recipes but failed to achieve the moist and delectable texture you crave? If so, don't lose hope just yet! In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets behind creating the most luscious, moist chocolate cake imaginable. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering essential baking techniques, we'll provide you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure that your next chocolate cake turns out perfectly moist and irresistible.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EXTREME CHOCOLATE CAKE



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A rich moist chocolate cake with a chocolate buttercream icing. This is the best cake in the world!

Provided by RACH56

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups white sugar
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
¾ cup butter
1 ½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
5 ⅓ cups confectioners' sugar
⅔ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch cake pans.
  • Use the first set of ingredients to make the cake. In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla, mix for 3 minutes with an electric mixer. Stir in the boiling water by hand. Pour evenly into the two prepared pans.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to cool completely.
  • To make the frosting, use the second set of ingredients. Cream butter until light and fluffy. Stir in the cocoa and confectioners' sugar alternately with the milk and vanilla. Beat to a spreading consistency.
  • Split the layers of cooled cake horizontally, cover the top of each layer with frosting, then stack them onto a serving plate. Frost the outside of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654.8 calories, Carbohydrate 111.1 g, Cholesterol 64.2 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 524.3 mg, Sugar 87.6 g

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Indulge yourself with this ultimate chocolate cake recipe that is beautifully moist, rich and fudgy. Perfect for a celebration or an afternoon tea

Provided by Angela Nilsen

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 2h10m

Yield Cuts into 14 slices

Number Of Ingredients 16

200g dark chocolate (about 60% cocoa solids), chopped
200g butter, cubed
1 tbsp instant coffee granules
85g self-raising flour
85g plain flour
¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
200g light muscovado sugar
200g golden caster sugar
25g cocoa powder
3 medium eggs
75ml buttermilk
50g grated chocolate or 100g curls, to decorate
200g dark chocolate (about 60% cocoa solids), chopped
300ml double cream
2 tbsp golden caster sugar
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Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. Butter and line a 20cm round cake tin (7.5cm deep).
  • Put 200g chopped dark chocolate in a medium pan with 200g butter.
  • Mix 1 tbsp instant coffee granules into 125ml cold water and pour into the pan.
  • Warm through over a low heat just until everything is melted - don't overheat. Or melt in the microwave for about 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Mix 85g self-raising flour, 85g plain flour, ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda, 200g light muscovado sugar, 200g golden caster sugar and 25g cocoa powder, and squash out any lumps.
  • Beat 3 medium eggs with 75ml buttermilk.
  • Pour the melted chocolate mixture and the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir everything to a smooth, quite runny consistency.
  • Pour this into the tin and bake for 1hr 25 - 1hr 30 mins. If you push a skewer into the centre it should come out clean and the top should feel firm (don't worry if it cracks a bit).
  • Leave to cool in the tin (don't worry if it dips slightly), then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Cut the cold cake horizontally into three.
  • To make the ganache, put 200g chopped dark chocolate in a bowl. Pour 300ml double cream into a pan, add 2 tbsp golden caster sugar and heat until it is about to boil.
  • Take off the heat and pour it over the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Cool until it is a little thicker but still pourable.
  • Sandwich the layers together with just a little of the ganache. Pour the rest over the cake letting it fall down the sides and smooth over any gaps with a palette knife.
  • Decorate with 50g grated chocolate or 100g chocolate curls. The cake keeps moist and gooey for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Fat 35 grams fat, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 40 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.51 milligram of sodium

CONTEST-WINNING MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE



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You don't have to spend a lot of time to serve an elegant and delicious dessert. Just mix up the batter in one bowl, bake and get ready for people to love this moist dark chocolate cake recipe. -Christa Hageman, Telford, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sugar
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup strong brewed coffee
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add the eggs, coffee, buttermilk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes (batter will be thin). Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan., Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This chocolate cake recipe with coffee reminds me of my grandmother because it was one of her specialties. I bake it often for family parties, and it always brings back fond memories. The cake is light and airy with a delicious chocolate taste. This recipe is a keeper! -Patricia Kreitz, Richland, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 cup brewed coffee
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FAVORITE ICING:
1 cup whole milk
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional baking cocoa, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Sift together dry ingredients in a bowl. Add oil, coffee and milk; mix at medium speed 1 minute. Add eggs and vanilla; beat 2 minutes longer. (Batter will be thin.) , Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans (or two 8-in. round baking pans and 6 muffin cups). , Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans. Cool on wire racks. , Meanwhile, for icing, combine milk and flour in a saucepan; cook until thick. Cover and refrigerate. , In a bowl, beat butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add chilled milk mixture and beat 10 minutes. Frost cooled cake. If desired, dust with additional cocoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Fat 37g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g 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

MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This has been a family favorite for as long as I can remember. It was the first recipe that I made as a child. This cake is so moist and heavy, and has a heavenly chocolate smell.

Provided by Kellie in SLO

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk (can substitute 1 cup sweet milk plus 1 tsp baking soda)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup boiling water
1 can your favorite frosting

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients (except frosting) in one mixing bowl adding boiling water last.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake in a 375-degree oven for 30-35 minutes.
  • Frost when cool.
  • NOTE: This can also be baked in 2 (8 or 9 inch) round pans or 2 (8 inch) square pans.
  • It will also make about 32 cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.7, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 31.8, Sodium 245.2, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 34.4, Protein 4.6

THE MOST MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE EVER



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Make and share this The Most Moist Chocolate Cake Ever recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pegasuslegend

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18 ounce) box dark chocolate cake mix with pudding (you can use any flavor cake mix if you don't prefer chocolate)
1 cup water
3 eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (12 ounce) can dark chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • In a bowl add cake mix, water,eggs, and mayo. Beat around three minutes.
  • Bake at 350* for time on package.
  • Cool -- frost and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.6, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 87, Sodium 883.1, Carbohydrate 84.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 55.9, Protein 6

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Ensure all ingredients are measured and ready before starting the baking process.
  • Proper Mixing: Mix the cake batter thoroughly, but avoid overmixing, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Baking Temperature: Preheat the oven to the correct temperature before baking. A properly preheated oven ensures even baking.
  • Baking Time: Follow the recipe's baking time closely. Overbaking can dry out the cake, while underbaking can leave it undercooked.
  • Cake Tester: To check if the cake is done, insert a toothpick or skewer into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
  • Cooling: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting or decorating. This helps prevent the frosting from melting and the cake from crumbling.

Conclusion:

With careful preparation, precise measurements, and attention to baking techniques, you can create a moist and delicious chocolate cake that will be a hit with family and friends. Remember to follow the tips and suggestions provided in this guide to ensure a successful baking experience. Experiment with different frosting and decoration ideas to create a unique and visually appealing cake that will impress your loved ones. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these recipes offer something for everyone. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of a truly moist chocolate cake.

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