Best Double Down Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Provided by Jamallah Bergman

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c all purpose flour
1 c granulated sugar
2 Tbsp plus 1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c milk
2 Tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c chopped walnuts (optional)
1 c packed brown sugar
1 1/2 c boiling water
1 c heavy cream

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar,2 tbsp of the cocoa powder, the baking powder and the salt. Add the milk,the oil and 1 tsp of the vanilla, and stir until blended. Stir in the nuts, if using. Pour the batter into greased 9x13 inch pan.
3. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar with the 1/4 cup cocoa powder;stir well. Spread this mixture over the batter in the pan. Using a large spoon,drizzle the boiling water over the cake, do not stir. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top of the cake is firm. Let the cake cool slightly. Meanwhile, whip the cream with the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Cut cake into squares and place them upside down (gooey side up) on dessert plates. Spoon a dollop of whipped cream onto each piece of cake.

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Provided by Sherry Peyton

Categories Chocolate

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 oz unsweeted chocolate (4 squares)
1/4 c cocoa powder
1/2 c water
1/2 c sugar
1 3/4 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c milk to which has been added 1 tsp vinegar
4 eggs, + 2 egg yolks
1 1/4 c sugar
12 Tbsp butter softened

Steps:

1. Take the first 4 ingredients (choc's H20 and sugar) and place in a double boiler, melt the choc, stir until combined and let cool.
2. Add the dry ingredients together (flour, soda, salt) and whisk together. Add the vanilla to the milk in a separate container.
3. Beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy in a mixer. Add the cooled chocolate, add the butter, mixing on low, and then add the flour mixture and milk mixture alternatively until all is incorporated.
4. Divide between 2 floured cake pans and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes and remove from pans to wire rack to cool completely. Frost when cool.
5. Frosting follows in my next posted recipe.