The Ultimate Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Basic Ingredients for a Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:
-1 cup of all-purpose flour
-1 teaspoon baking powder
-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-pinch of salt
-1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
-2 cups granulated sugar
-3 large eggs, beaten until light and airy
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-3 tablespoons whole milk
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter and flour one 9 by 13 inch cake pan. Set aside.
2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Add salt and mix well. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter until smooth. Add sugar and beat until creamy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla extract and milk, mixing well after each addition. Stir in dry ingredients just until blended. Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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This chocolate cake recipe is so easy and delicious that you will never go back to the boxed mix! It is a perfect cake for any occasion – whether it’s a special birthday party or just because you want something sweet!
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 cups granulated sugar
4 large egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder ( Dutch-processed is best)
1 cup hot water
For the frosting:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the ganache: 1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed is best)
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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This chocolate cake recipe is the best one that I have ever tried! It is so easy to make and it comes out delicious every time. The ingredients are simple and you only need a few basic ingredients. The cake gets its richness and flavor from the chocolate chips, and the frosting is simply delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who wants a moist, chocolatey cake that they will love. How to Make Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies – I love chocolate chip cookies because they are so darn easy to make. This is one of my favorite cookie recipes and it’s always a hit with the kids. You can make the dough in 5 minutes and bake them up in no time! They will disappear quickly, so make a batch or two ahead of time!
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Step by Step Instructions for the Best Chocolate Cake Recipe
Making the best chocolate cake is all about getting the right ingredients and following a few simple steps. This recipe is perfect for any chocolate lover, as it is not only delicious but also easy to follow.
Ingredients:
1 and 1/2 cups (300 grams) of all-purpose flour
1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
pinch of salt
1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup (180 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup (240 ml) milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl or in the bowl of your electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together oil and eggs until light and fluffy. Add in milk and vanilla extract and mix well. Add dry ingredients to wet ones and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 28 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake, if it comes out clean then your cake is ready to be served!
5. Allow cake to cool completely before frosting or cutting.
6. To make the frosting: In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and reserved melted butter until smooth and creamy. Frost cooled cake with frosting! Notes: -I like to use pre-made vanilla extract, but the flavor is so much more intense when you make it yourself!