Best 6 Yummy Chocolate Cake Recipes

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When it comes to satisfying those sweet cravings, nothing beats a classic, decadent chocolate cake. With its rich, fudgy center and tempting aroma, this timeless dessert has captured the hearts of cake lovers everywhere. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, finding the perfect recipe for a yummy chocolate cake can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore a variety of mouthwatering recipes, each promising a unique twist on the classic chocolate cake experience. From simple and straightforward to elaborate and extravagant, we've got you covered. So, get ready to embark on a delightful journey as we uncover the best recipe for a truly unforgettable chocolate cake, leaving your taste buds begging for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH YUMMY CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM ICING



Angel Food Cake with YUMMY Chocolate Whipped Cream icing image

This frosting adds so much to a plain Angel Food Cake. I have had good luck with both purchased cakes, cakes from mixes, or cake from scratch (really too much work when the mix is just as good). You could also use this on other cakes but is perfect with the lightness of Angel Food.

Provided by Kimke

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup milk
1 pinch cream of tartar
2 cups chilled whipping cream
1 prepared angel food cake (either purchased premade or baked by YOU!)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients (except cake) on high with mixer until light and fluffy (5-10 minutes) Ice cake with frosting; You can cut the cake into 2 layers and also put frosting in middle.
  • Especially good to put some toffee candy on top of the frosting in the center of the cake also.

YUMMY ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CAKE



Yummy Zucchini Chocolate Cake image

As a confirmed chocoholic, this is my all-time favorite treat. I found the original recipe more than 20 years ago, but have lightened it up quite a bit. Everyone asks for the recipe, and no one suspects that it's lighter than most chocolate cakes. -Carleta Foltz, Sunrise Beach, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. baking pan with cooking spray., Beat sugar and oil on medium speed 1 minute. Add eggs, applesauce and vanilla; beat 1 minute. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating just until blended. Stir in zucchini., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 10-15 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE ORANGE SWIRL CAKE WITH YUMMY ORANGE GLAZE



Chocolate Orange Swirl Cake With Yummy Orange Glaze image

After going through many recipes and trials I finally came up with this decadant cake recipe. It really is easy to make. If you are fond of chocolate and orange flavors mixed together, then you should try this and see if your tastebuds call out for more! If you prefer, you may opt to use Triple Sec in place of orange juice for the glaze.

Provided by Debaylady

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 (3 ounce) box orange Jell-O
1 cup orange juice (fresh is best)
3/4 cup oil
4 eggs, room temperature
3 tablespoons fresh grated orange zest
2 (1 ounce) unsweetened dark chocolate, melted
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons warm water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon fresh grated orange zest
3 tablespoons orange juice or 3 tablespoons triple sec

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • In a large mixing bowl, dump cake mix, jello, orange juice, oil, unbeaten eggs, and orange zest.
  • Beat on low speed 1 minute, then beat on medium for 2 minutes.
  • Pour 2/3's of the batter into a well greased and floured bundt pan.
  • Spoon the chocolate mixture scattered over the top of the orange batter.
  • Take a spatula to cut through and make the swirls.
  • Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 1 hour.
  • Chocolate Batter:.
  • In a small bowl, first add the 2 tablespoons warm water to the 1 Tbsp.sugar; then add that along with the 1/4 teaspoons baking soda to the 2oz. melted chocolate Stir to mix well.
  • Add chocolate mixture to the remaining 1/3 orange cake batter and mix together with spoon until all is well blended.
  • Follow directions above to add to the bundt pan and orange batter.
  • Orange Glaze:.
  • Whisk the powdered sugar, orange juice, and fresh zest together in a small bowl. Set aside and wait for cake to bake.
  • * When cake is done, be sure to cool on a wire rack about 8-10 minutes before turning cake out of the pan into your cake plate.
  • Right away, prick the cake on the top and all around the side with a toothpick or a fork.
  • Slowly, pour the yummy orange glaze over the cake.
  • Do not cut the cake until it is completely cooled. It is really best if you can wait until the next day to cut it. But who can do that? It's the same thing as when you make a cheesecake -- that first taste is so much better when you wait a day!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.8, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 71.4, Sodium 366.3, Carbohydrate 54.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 37.8, Protein 4.7

YUMMY CHOCOLATE CRUMB CAKE



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Make and share this Yummy Chocolate Crumb Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup chocolate syrup (I used hershey's)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 9-inch baking pan.
  • Stir together flour and sugar in large bowl.
  • Remove 1/2 cup mixture; set aside for topping.
  • Stir baking soda, baking powder and salt into remaining flour mixture.
  • Add butter, egg, milk and syrup; beat mixer until well blended.
  • Pour batter into greased pan.
  • Sprinkle reserved flour mixture over top.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

YUMMY CHOCOLATE CAKE



Yummy Chocolate Cake image

My husband and I are trying to eat lighter but still crave sweets. This moist, healthy chocolate cake really helps with that. With the rich frosting, it makes a decadent treat! -LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 package (2.1 ounces) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
1-3/4 cups water
3 large egg whites, room temperature
FROSTING:
1-1/4 cups cold fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 package (1.4 ounces) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
Chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, water and egg whites. Beat on low speed for 1 minute; beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 12-18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, place milk and extract in a large bowl. Sprinkle with a third of the pudding mix; let stand for 1 minute. Whisk pudding into milk. Repeat twice with remaining pudding mix. Whisk pudding 2 minutes longer. Let stand for 15 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Frost cake. If desired, garnish with chocolate curls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

YUMMY, EASY CHOCOLATE BANANA CAKE



Yummy, Easy Chocolate Banana Cake image

So easy, so good! Only 3 ingredients. This recipe was a happy mistake. I misread a recipe and discovered this fantastic treat! It has a different texture than a regular cake. Sort of a cross between cake and brownies, it has a lovely chewiness. Lovely hot out of the oven alone or with ice cream, or when cool topped with whipped cream.

Provided by Sandra B.

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

cooking spray
3 ripe bananas
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix bananas and baking soda together in a bowl. Add cake mix; stir to create a thick batter. Spread into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 460.6 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The chocolate you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your cake. Look for a chocolate that is at least 70% cacao and has a rich, dark flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough and dense. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
  • Use a variety of toppings to decorate your cake. Chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts, and fresh fruit are all great options.

Conclusion:

Chocolate cake is a classic dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes available, there is sure to be a chocolate cake that everyone will love. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, I encourage you to try one of the recipes in this article. With a little effort, you can create a delicious chocolate cake that will be the star of any occasion.

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