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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

SANDY'S CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Years ago, I drove 4-1/2 hours to a cake contest, holding my entry on my lap the whole way. But it paid off. One bite and you'll see why this velvety beauty was named the best chocolate cake recipe won first prize. -Sandra Johnson, Tioga, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups packed brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
3 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups sour cream
1-1/3 cups boiling water
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
5 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour three 9-in. round baking pans., In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Stir in water until blended., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a metal bowl over simmering water, melt butter and chocolates; stir until smooth. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, sour cream and vanilla. Add chocolate mixture; beat until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 685 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 102g carbohydrate (81g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

THE BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE



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The Best Chocolate Cake combines cocoa and coffee to create a chocolate lover's dream. The rich buttercream frosting makes it perfect!

Provided by Jamie

Categories     Cake

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sugar (400 grams)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (210 grams)
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (64 grams)
2 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa, optional (11 grams)
2 teaspoons baking soda (12 grams)
1 teaspoon baking powder (4 grams)
1 teaspoon kosher salt (6 grams)
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk (240 mL)
1 cup strong black coffee (240 mL)
1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 mL)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (4 grams)
Homemade Buttercream Frosting
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans or one 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa(s), baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix on low until dry ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • Add eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for about two minutes; the batter will be thin.
  • Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes for round pans, 35 to 40 minutes for rectangular pan or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.
  • Frost as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 35 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 slice, Sodium 479 milligrams sodium, Sugar 38 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat

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