Best Twenty Minute Chocolate Cake Recipes

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20 MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE



20 MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE image

THIS RECIPE WAS GIVEN TO ME BY AN OLDER LADY WHEN I WAS JUST A YOUNG BRIDE.I HAVE BEEN MAKING IT FOR SOME 40 YEARS AND MY HUSBAND STILL LOVES IT. THANKS MISS NITA! ps. Miss Nita thought that the only butter or margarine you should bake with was "Land of Lakes" but I have used others and this cake still taste good.

Provided by Judy Welch

Categories     Chocolate

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 c FLOUR
2 c SUGAR
2 stick BUTTER
1 c WATER
4 Tbsp CHOCOLATE- Hershey's Coco Unsweetened (good sized heaping tablespoons full)
2 ea EGGS
1/2 c BUTTERMILK
1 tsp SODA
1 tsp VANILLA EXTRACT
ICING INGREDIENTS AS FOLLOWS:
1 stick BUTTER
4 Tbsp CHOCOLATE (heaping tablespoons full)
6 Tbsp MILK
1 box POWDER SUGAR -1 LB. SIZE- (sifted)
1 tsp VANILLA EXTRACT

Steps:

  • 1. -Combine the flour and sugar set aside. Heat the 2 sticks butter, 1 cup of water and 4 tbls. chocolate to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. -Add the flour and sugar to the hot mixture and stir in the Eggs,Buttermilk,Soda and Vanilla. -Pour into a 11 x 16 inch pan and cook for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. (I have used a 9 X 13 inch pan, but had to cook it a little longer. Use toothpick to test for doneness).
  • 2. The icing should be cooked as follows: Melt 1 stick butter, 4 tbls. chocolate and 6 tablespoons of milk over the heat until hot. Add this liquid to 1 box of sifted powder sugar and add 1 tsp. vanilla. Pour over the hot cake. (if too thick add a couple tsp. of milk and mix well.)

20 MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE



20 Minute Chocolate Cake image

Provided by Marvin Croom

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 stick butter
2 c sugar
4 1/2 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 c all purpose flour
2 eggs
1/2 Tbsp hot water
1/2 c buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients well.
  • 2. Bake in sheet pan for 20 minutes at 350.
  • 3. Frost cake with Boiled Icing.

SANDY'S CHOCOLATE CAKE



Sandy's Chocolate Cake image

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.

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