Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is a cake flavored with melted chocolate, cocoa powder, or both. It is typically frosted with chocolate buttercream or chocolate ganache. Chocolate cake is one of the most popular flavors in the world.
The first chocolate cake recipe was published in 1764 by Dr. James Baker, who discovered how to make chocolate by grinding cocoa beans between two millstones. In 1828, Dutch chemist Coenraad van Houten invented a process for making cocoa powder, which made chocolate cake recipes much easier to make. In 1847, Englishwoman Elizabeth Raffald published a recipe for chocolate cake in her cookbook The Experienced English Housekeeper. This recipe used chocolate melted with almond oil.
By the early 20th century, chocolate cake recipes were becoming more commonplace as chocolate became more widely available. In 1919, the first chocolate cake mix was introduced byGeneral Foods. In 1943, Duncan Hines introduced the first commercially available chocolate cake mix, which made chocolate cake even easier to make at home.
Advice
Making a delicious chocolate cake can be a fun and rewarding experience. Start by gathering all the ingredients needed and preheating the oven. When making the batter, be sure to mix the ingredients thoroughly and scrape the sides of the bowl. When it comes to baking, accuracy is key. Be sure to accurately measure the ingredients and use an oven thermometer to ensure the oven temperature is correct. When it comes to the chocolate, use high quality chocolate and cocoa powder if possible. Finally, be sure to bake the cake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Enjoy!
Questions
Which chocolate cake is best?
That depends on personal preference. Some people prefer a classic chocolate cake with a rich, dense texture, while others prefer a lighter, fluffier cake. Experimenting with different recipes and techniques can help you find the one that best suits your tastes.
What makes a cake moist and fluffy?
A moist and fluffy cake is typically made with a combination of two main ingredients: fat and sugar. Fat, such as butter, oil, or shortening, adds moisture, while sugar helps create a light, fluffy texture. To further ensure a moist and fluffy cake, use buttermilk or yogurt in place of some of the milk, use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour, and add a bit of baking powder to the mix.
What are the 3 types of cake?
1. Butter cake 2. Sponge cake 3. Pound cake
What is the most loved cake in the world?
The most loved cake in the world is likely the classic vanilla or chocolate cake. Many people love the simplicity of these cakes, as well as their versatility for adding different flavors and decorations. Other popular cakes in the world include red velvet, carrot, and cheesecake.
What is the best tasting cake in the world?
This is a difficult question to answer since taste is subjective. Some of the most popular cakes in the world include Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake, Red Velvet Cake, Cheesecake, and Caramel Cake. Ultimately, the best tasting cake is the one that you enjoy the most.
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Recipes
Beatty's Chocolate Cake
- butter
- chocolate buttercream frosting
- buttermilk
- hot coffee
- coffee powder
- baking powder
- salt
- vanilla extract
- egg yolk
- powdered sugar
- vegetable oil
- butter
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- baking soda
- egg
- cocoa powder
- semisweet chocolate
World’s Best Chocolate Cake
- ESPRESSO CINNAMON MASCARPONE CREAM (OPTIONAL)
- vanilla pod seed
- heavy cream
- confectioners sugar
- espresso
- mascarpone cheese
- cinnamon
- CAKE
- butter
- coffee granule
- sugar
- dutch cocoa powder
- self rising flour
- salt
- vanilla extract
- egg
- dark chocolate
- CHOCOLATE GANACHE (OPTIONAL)
- light corn syrup
- butter
- heavy cream
- dark chocolate
Lisbon Chocolate Cake
- CAKE
- cornstarch
- butter
- sugar
- cocoa powder
- baking powder
- salt
- egg
- chocolate
- GANACHE
- heavy cream
- chocolate
- TOPPING
- cocoa powder
German Chocolate Cake
- water
- buttermilk
- pecan
- sweetened coconut
- salt
- vanilla extract
- baking powder
- baking soda
- butter
- sugar
- light brown sugar
- oil
- evaporated milk
- all purpose flour
- egg
- cocoa powder
- powdered sugar
- egg yolk
Ruth Reichl’s Giant Chocolate Cake
- CAKE
- salt
- butter
- dark brown sugar
- sugar
- vanilla
- cocoa powder
- baking soda
- all purpose flour
- milk
- egg
- FROSTING
- whipped cream cheese
- vanilla
- confectioners sugar
- butter
- chocolate
The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake
- baking soda
- buttermilk
- butter
- cocoa powder
- water
- baking powder
- salt
- vegetable oil
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- egg
- powdered sugar
- cream cheese
- milk
Chocolate Cake in a Mug
- vanilla extract
- baking powder
- salt
- cocoa powder
- all purpose flour
- chocolate chip
- milk
- sugar
- vegetable oil
Classic and Easy Chocolate Cake
- milk
- water
- baking powder
- baking soda
- vegetable oil
- salt
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- egg
- vanilla extract
- dutch
- chocolate buttercream
Hershey's "perfectly chocolate" Chocolate Cake
- water
- buttermilk
- salt
- vanilla extract
- baking powder
- baking soda
- butter
- oil
- milk
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- egg
- cocoa powder
- powdered sugar
Dark Chocolate Cake
- milk
- salt
- baking powder
- baking soda
- vegetable oil
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- egg
- cocoa
- water
Darkest Chocolate Cake with Red Wine Glaze
- butter
- sugar
- powdered sugar
- red wine
- salt
- all purpose flour
- butter
- egg
- bittersweet chocolate
- bittersweet chocolate
Flourless Chocolate Cake
- whipped cream
- bittersweet
- vanilla extract
- cocoa powder
- butter
- sugar
- egg
Fallen Chocolate Cake
- heavy cream
- vanilla extract
- bittersweet chocolate
- butter
- mascarpone cheese
- cocoa powder
- vegetable oil
- powdered sugar
- sugar
- salt
- egg
Chocolate Cake
- water
- milk
- salt
- baking powder
- baking soda
- batches chocolate buttercream frosting
- vegetable oil
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- egg
- cocoa powder
Chocolate Cake
- water
- milk
- salt
- baking powder
- baking soda
- batches chocolate buttercream frosting
- vegetable oil
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- egg
- cocoa powder
Italian Flourless Chocolate Cake
- confectioners sugar
- potato starch
- egg
- sugar
- top dark chocolate
- butter
Evelyn Sharpe's French Chocolate Cake
- sweetened whipped cream
- semisweet chocolate
- sugar
- all purpose flour
- butter
- egg
Flourless Chocolate Cake
- semi sweet chocolate chip
- king arthur vanilla extract
- espresso
- heavy cream
- dutch process cocoa
- salt
- egg
- sugar
- butter
Chocolate Cake
- water
- milk
- salt
- vanilla
- baking soda
- baking powder
- vegetable oil
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- egg
- cocoa
Tahini Chocolate Cakes
- crème fraîche
- lime zest
- sugar
- butter
- all purpose flour
- cocoa
- salt
- sesame seed
- egg
- tahini
- dark chocolate
German Chocolate Cake
- FILLING
- vanilla extract
- evaporated milk
- salt
- pecan
- sweetened coconut
- light brown sugar
- butter
- egg yolk
- CAKE
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- butter
- yogurt
- coffee
- dutch process cocoa powder
- baking powder
- baking soda
- all purpose flour
- egg
- salt
- semisweet chocolate
- GANACHE FINISH (OPTIONAL)
- salt
- heavy cream
- semisweet chocolate
Easy Chocolate Cake With Cherry Pie Filling Recipe
- devil' cake
- sugar
- almond extract
- cherry pie filling
- milk
- egg
- butter
- semi sweet chocolate chip
Chocolate Cake With Peppermint Frosting
- PEPPERMINT FROSTING
- red gel coloring
- chocolate
- vanilla extract
- butter
- salt
- confectioners sugar
- heavy cream
- peppermint extract
- CHOCOLATE CAKE
- all purpose flour
- baking powder
- espresso
- sour cream
- vanilla extract
- sugar
- grapeseed
- baking soda
- water
- egg
- dutch process cocoa powder
- salt
Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- cocoa powder
- hot coffee
- milk
- salt
- baking powder
- baking soda
- vegetable oil
- all purpose flour
- butter
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- egg
- cream cheese
- powdered sugar
Salted Dark Chocolate Cake With Ganache Frosting
- CAKE
- butter
- salt
- milk
- sugar
- cocoa powder
- vanilla extract
- self rising flour
- egg
- dark chocolate
- GANACHE
- sour cream
- milk chocolate
White Chocolate Cake with Orange Marmalade Filling
- white chocolate buttercream
- vanilla extract
- sugar
- butter
- milk
- candied orange
- confectioners sugar
- salt
- orange marmalade
- baking powder
- all purpose flour
- egg
- white chocolate
Malted Chocolate Cake
- chocolate pearls malt ball
- cooking spray
- buttermilk
- baking soda
- egg yolk
- sugar
- all purpose flour
- heavy cream
- vanilla extract
- vegetable oil
- malted milk powder
- salt
- light brown sugar
- egg
- bittersweet chocolate
- coffee
- cocoa powder
- baking powder
One-Bowl Chocolate Cake Recipe
- milk
- water
- salt
- baking powder
- baking soda
- vegetable oil
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- egg
- vanilla extract
- cocoa powder
Basic Chocolate Cake
- cooking spray
- cocoa powder
- baking soda
- salt
- baking powder
- sour cream
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- all purpose flour
- egg
- vegetable oil
Extra Chocolatey German Chocolate Cake
- cake
- filling
- salt
- frosting
- egg yolk
- water
- buttermilk
- pecan
- evaporated milk
- light brown sugar
- baking soda
- salt
- espresso
- vanilla extract
- light brown sugar
- dutch process cocoa powder
- heavy cream
- butter
- vegetable oil
- salt
- all purpose flour
- sweetened coconut
- baking powder
- salt
- egg
- vanilla extract
- egg yolk
- confectioners sugar
- semi sweet chocolate
- dutch process cocoa powder
- sugar
- butter
A Gooey, Decadent Chocolate Cake
- chocolate chip buttercream
- dark chocolate shaving
- nonstick spray
- raspberry liqueur
- salt
- water
- baking soda
- butter
- butter
- semisweet dark chocolate
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- egg
- cake flour
- powdered sugar
- dark chocolate
- water
Heartbeet Chocolate Cake
- GLAZE
- gold luster dust
- virgin coconut oil
- vanilla extract
- salt
- bittersweet chocolate
- CAKE
- apple cider vinegar
- salt
- vanilla extract
- almond flour
- light brown sugar
- dutch process cocoa powder
- baking soda
- cinnamon
- bittersweet chocolate
- virgin coconut oil
- egg
- beet
Chocolate Cake in a Mug
- whipped cream
- dark chocolate chip
- all purpose flour
- milk
- sugar
- salt
- vanilla extract
- cocoa powder
- vegetable oil
Hershey's Chocolate Cake With Frosting
- water
- salt
- vanilla extract
- baking powder
- baking soda
- butter orcup margarine
- vegetable oil
- milk
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- egg
- cocoa
- powdered sugar
Zucchini Chocolate Cake
- baking soda
- salt
- vanilla
- butter
- buttermilk orcup sour milk
- vegetable oil
- walnut
- sugar
- cocoa
- zucchini
- egg
- all purpose flour
- chocolate chip
Sue B's Chocolate Cake
- buttermilk
- canola oil
- vanilla
- salt
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- baking soda
- water
- cocoa powder
- egg
Five-Minute Chocolate Cake
- milk
- water
- salt
- baking powder
- baking soda
- vanilla extract
- vegetable oil
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- egg
- cocoa powder
Ginger Chocolate Cake
- clementine confit
- sugar
- ginger liqueur
- vanilla extract
- crème fraîche
- rounded ginger
- ginger
- bittersweet chocolate
- salt
- dutch cocoa powder
- butter
- egg
Chocolate Cake
- confectioners sugar
- water
- vanilla extract
- baking powder
- baking soda
- buttermilk
- all purpose flour
- brown sugar
- salt
- egg
- cocoa
- vegetable oil
Chocolate Cake From Homemade Cake Mix
- milk
- oil
- water
- chocolate
- vanilla extract
- egg
- cocoa powder
- cake
- chocolate frosting
Easy Triple Chocolate Cake
- devil' chocolate cake
- chocolate pudding
- sour cream
- vegetable oil
- water
- semi sweet chocolate chip
- egg
- confectioners sugar
Flourless Chocolate Cake
- vanilla
- dark chocolate chip
- baking powder
- butter
- cocoa powder
- almond meal almond flour
- egg
- sugar
Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting
- Whipped cream frosting
- heavy cream
- vanilla extract
- confectioner' sugar
- Chocolate cake
- vanilla extract
- espresso
- salt
- cocoa
- water
- sugar
- white vinegar
- baking soda
- all purpose flour
- vegetable oil
Kabocha, Olive Oil & Bittersweet Chocolate Cake From Nicole Rucker & Gjelina
- Kabocha Cake
- olive oil
- kabocha squash
- cinnamon
- all purpose flour
- baking powder
- sugar
- baking soda
- nutmeg
- egg
- pepita
- salt
- bittersweet chocolate
- Olive Oil Glaze
- confectioners sugar
- cacao nib
- water
- olive oil
Dark Chocolate Cake
- cocoa powder
- heavy cream
- water
- milk
- salt
- cocoa powder
- butter
- vanilla extract
- baking soda
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- baking powder
- egg
- oil
- powdered sugar
Dairy-Free Rich Chocolate Cake
- cocoa powder
- baking soda
- rice milk
- shortening
- salt
- maple syrup
- vanilla extract
- sugar
- all purpose flour
- egg
Chocolate Cake
- buttermilk
- baking soda
- light brown sugar
- sugar
- salt
- semisweet chocolate
- all purpose flour
- vanilla extract
- butter
- cocoa powder
- egg
The Ultimate Pareve Chocolate Cake
- bittersweet chocolate chip
- baking powder
- baking soda
- espresso
- oil
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- all purpose flour
- cocoa powder
- egg
- orange juice
- water
- salt
Fudgy Flourless Chocolate Cake
- powdered sugar
- heavy cream
- salt
- vanilla extract
- sugar
- bittersweet chocolate
- hazelnut
- butter
- egg
Flourless Chocolate Cake
- semi sweet chocolate chip
- vanilla extract
- heavy cream
- butter
- dutch process cocoa powder
- egg
- sugar
Dr Pepper Chocolate Cake
- buttermilk
- dark brown sugar
- sugar
- vegetable oil
- baking soda
- vanilla extract
- chocolate chip
- dr pepper carbonated drink
- cocoa powder
- all purpose flour
- egg
- vegetable shortening
- confectioners sugar
- butter
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream
- cocoa powder
- water
- sour cream
- cocoa powder
- baking powder
- baking soda
- vegetable oil
- all purpose flour
- salt
- butter
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- egg
- milk
- powdered sugar
White Chocolate Cake
- sour cream
- vegetable oil
- vanilla
- white chocolate pudding
- standard vanilla cake
- white chocolate
- water
- heavy cream
- egg
- white chocolate
Flourless Chocolate Cake With Café de Olla Ganache
- CAKE
- almond flour
- semisweet chocolate
- pecan
- salt
- sugar
- egg
- butter
- GANACHE AND ASSEMBLY
- espresso
- light corn syrup
- butter
- semisweet chocolate
- cinnamon
- light
- salt
- heavy cream
Flourless Chocolate Cake
- bittersweet chocolate chip
- coffee
- vanilla extract
- grapeseed oil
- cocoa powder
- cinnamon
- salt
- sugar
- egg
Vegan Chocolate Cake with Creamy Chocolate Almond Butter "Buttercream".
- coconut milk
- vanilla
- cashew butter
- bittersweet chocolate
- coconut sugar
- cocoa powder
- almond
- apple cider vinegar
- baking soda
- vanilla extract
- coconut oil
- maple syrup
- all purpose flour
- pumpkin puree
- salt
- salt
Baker's German Chocolate Cake
- buttermilk
- butter
- baking soda
- vanilla
- water
- bakerand# german sweet chocolate
- salt
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- egg
Forbidden Forrest Butterbeer Chocolate Cake.
- buttermilk
- cream soda
- cocoa powder
- vanilla extract
- butterscotch chip
- marshmallow
- salt
- heavy cream
- peanut butter
- greek yogurt
- butter
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- baking powder
- baking soda
- egg
- canola oil
- pretzel pretzel stick
- powdered sugar
- sweet chocolate chip
- candy eye
Chocolate Cake with Mocha Frosting
- mocha frosting
- kahlua
- baking soda
- salt
- vanilla extract
- heavy cream
- bittersweet chocolate
- butter
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- espresso
- half
- hottest tap water
- cocoa powder
- butter
- egg
Single Girls Wholesome Molten Chocolate Cake
- butter
- nut butter
- vanilla extract
- wheat flour
- egg
- dark chocolate
- dark chocolate
- salt
- coconut sugar
Vegan Tofu Chocolate Cake
- almond milk
- maple syrup
- water
- all purpose flour
- salt
- canola oil
Vegan Chocolate Cake
- almond milk
- coconut oil
- baking soda
- apple cider vinegar
- vanilla extract
- sweet potato
- cocoa powder
- wheat flour
- salt
- olive oil
- semi sweet chocolate chip
- cinnamon
- all purpose flour
- maple syrup
- salt
- supernatural starfetti sprinkle
Irish Whiskey Chocolate Cake With Baileys Mousse
- buttermilk
- irish whiskey
- sweet
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
- sugar
- dark brown sugar
- vegetable oil
- all purpose flour
- baileys irish cream
- heavy cream
- espresso
- vanilla extract
- egg
- egg
- cocoa powder
- butter
- sugar
Almost-Famous Molten Chocolate Cake
- caramel sauce
- light corn syrup
- baking soda
- vanilla ice cream
- vanilla extract
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- heavy cream
- cocoa powder
- baking powder
- salt
- vegetable oil
- egg
- milk
- butter
- butter
- bittersweet chocolate
Childhood Chocolate Cake
- nonstick spray
- light corn syrup
- sugar
- sugar
- water
- hellmann' mayonnaise
- salt
- vanilla
- baking powder
- tartar cream
- coffee
- egg white
- all purpose flour
- egg
- cocoa powder
- baking soda
- dark chocolate
White Chocolate Cake
- milk
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- cake flour
- salt
- egg white
- baking powder
- white chocolate
- butter
- italian meringue buttercream
- white sprinkle
- white chocolate ganache
- white chocolate mousse cake filling
Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
- cocoa powder
- water
- greek yogurt
- salt
- baking soda
- vegetable oil
- baking powder
- all purpose gluten flour
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- egg
- below
Molten Chocolate Cakes
- dark chocolate chip
- butter
- sugar
- all purpose flour
- egg
- egg yolk
- cream
- icing sugar powdered sugar
- ice cream
- strawberry
Vegan Mexican Chocolate Cake
- water
- sugar
- white vinegar
- baking soda
- vanilla extract
- all purpose flour
- cinnamon
- cocoa powder
- powdered sugar
- cayenne pepper
- vegetable oil
Fudgy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake With Hazelnut Frosting
- Hazelnut frosting
- sweetened condensed milk
- butter
- vanilla extract
- salt
- dutch cocoa powder
- chocolate hazelnut spread
- Gluten-free chocolate cake
- hot coffee
- vanilla extract
- salt
- cinnamon
- vegetable oil
- sour cream
- baking powder
- baking soda
- egg
- gluten-free flour
- sugar
- dutch cocoa powder
- butter
Chocolate Cake with Divinity Icing
- divinity icing
- nonstick spray
- butter
- vanilla extract
- marshmallow
- salt
- cake flour
- sugar
- white corn syrup
- egg white
- milk
- salt
- white vinegar
- chocolate
- egg
- baking powder
Mexican Chocolate Cake
- water
- salt
- vanilla extract
- baking soda
- milk
- buttermilk
- butter
- cinnamon
- chocolate
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- egg
- confectioners sugar
Almost Flourless Chocolate Cake
- powdered sugar
- sweetened whipped cream
- bittersweet chocolate
- vanilla extract
- butter
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- egg
Flourless Chocolate Cake
- bittersweet chocolate
- lemon juice
- butter
- sugar
- raspberry
- egg
Dairy-Free Chocolate Cake Recipe
- powdered sugar
- shy diamond crystal salt
- dutch cocoa our top dutch cocoa pick
- vanilla extract
- egg
- wheat flour
- baking soda
- black coffee
- light
- olive oil
3 Ingredient Chocolate Cake
- nonstick spray
- baking powder
- milk
- sprinkle
- powdered sugar
- chocolate cooky
German Chocolate Cake
- buttermilk
- evaporated milk
- sugar
- baking soda
- salt
- vanilla extract
- egg yolk
- butter
- butter
- pecan
- dutch process cocoa powder
- sweetened coconut
- all purpose flour
- egg yolk
- egg
- semisweet chocolate
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting
- sour cream
- baking powder
- vanilla extract
- all purpose flour
- cocoa powder
- sugar
- butter
- semi sweet chocolate chip
- bourbon
- maple syrup
- bittersweet chocolate
- heavy cream
- salt
- butter
- egg
Drunken, Sunken Irish Coffee Chocolate Cake with Salted Bailey's Cream.
- heavy cream
- whiskey
- stout
- butter
- almond meal flour
- salt
- bailey'
- coffee
- vanilla
- sugar
- bittersweet chocolate
- egg
- dark chocolate
- chocolate
Chockablock Chocolate Cakes with Warm Macadamia Nut Goo
- vanilla extract
- milk
- water
- salt
- sugar
- cocoa powder
- sweetened coconut
- macadamia nut
- water
- baking powder
- baking soda
- heavy cream
- all purpose flour
- egg
- vegetable oil
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Lower Ratings
- pecan
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- light corn syrup
Staple Ingredients
- egg 72%
- sugar 71%
- salt 68%
- vanilla extract 59%
- butter 58%
- all purpose flour 57%
- baking soda 50%
- cocoa powder 42%
- baking powder 39%
Common Ingredients
- water 34%
- vegetable oil 27%
- powdered sugar 25%
- heavy cream 24%
- milk 24%
- buttermilk 21%
Usual Ingredients
- bittersweet chocolate 13%
- confectioners sugar 10%
- vanilla 10%
- egg yolk 9%
- espresso 9%
- sour cream 9%
- light brown sugar 9%
- coffee 8%
- dark chocolate 8%
- cocoa 7%
- evaporated milk 7%
- semisweet chocolate 7%
- cinnamon 6%
- pecan 6%
- chocolate 6% See More
- dutch process cocoa powder 5%
- oil 5%
- cream cheese 5%
- light corn syrup 5%
- semi sweet chocolate chip 5%
- nonstick spray 4%
- peanut butter 4%
- 3%
- brown sugar 3%
- cake flour 3%
- canola oil 3%
- chocolate chip 3%
- hot coffee 3%
- sweetened coconut 3%
- apple cider vinegar 3%
- cooking spray 3%
- cornstarch 3%
- dutch cocoa powder 3%
- egg white 3%
- maple syrup 3%
- mascarpone cheese 3%
- white vinegar 3%