Chocolate cake is always a classic dessert that everyone loves! It is decadent with a sweet and savory taste. You can add vanilla or chocolate frosting to make it even sweeter, and fruit is always desirable on top or within the layers. You can’t go wrong when making a chocolate cake. This is truly a ridiculously delicious chocolate cake that is a family favorite, and always a birthday cake that everyone loves to celebrate with. Layer this cake with fluffy whipped cream cheese icing in between luscious chocolate cake and it is a perfect combination for any special occasion.
Delicious Chocolate Cake Ingredients
Impress your family and friends with this decadent chocolate cake that looks over the top yet is so simple to make! In a large bowl, start mixing together the cake batter ingredients. Start with the dry ingredients in one bowl, and the wet ingredients in another. Combine the two to make this amazingly delicious chocolate cake come to life!
Butter – When baking, I tend to use more unsalted butter in the batter. This helps control when and how much salt I am wanting to use. Have your butter at room temperature when ready to make. This helps cream together easier. Sugar – Sweetness is key here. Granulated sugar helps with balancing the chocolate ingredients. Eggs – There is a binder in eggs. It helps bring the ingredients together.Cocoa powder- Most chocolate cakes have cocoa in them. This is the perfect sweetness and semi-sweet chocolate that is needed for this cake. Vanilla extract – Stir in pure vanilla extract to add a hint of flavor. Flour – Use all-purpose flour to help combine the ingredients, giving it that thickness that helps build the batter up. Baking powder and baking soda – These two ingredients work with each other to help boost the cakes while they are baking. They help raise and give the chocolate cake the substance it needs.
Tips and Variations to Making the Best Chocolate Cake Recipe
This favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe is simple and perfect just the way it is! Here are some extra tips to help you make it your own and enjoy it in different variations, if needed. You will love how moist and delicious this cake is!
Cutting the cake – Use a serrated knife to cut through the layers of this cake. It will help make a smooth cut every time. In-between each slice of cake, wipe the knife using a paper towel or napkin to have a professional cake piece look on your plate.Gluten-free – Make this cake even better and serve it to everyone by using GF flour and ingredients to aid in that. Extracts – Instead of vanilla extract, try almond. This makes a nuttier and more flavorful cake. Frosting – For all the chocolate lovers out there, try it with a chocolate ganache or chocolate buttercream frosting to make this cake have more chocolate flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Store Ridiculously Delicious Chocolate Cake
Because of the heavy cream in the frosting, it’s best to store any leftover cake covered and in the refrigerator. Wrap the chocolate cake in plastic wrap to hold the cake in place as well as lock in the moisture. It will stay nice and fresh for up to five days. But let’s be honest, cake for breakfast never hurt anybody, so I’m not sure those leftovers will last that long anyway.
More Chocolate Cake Recipes To Try
We love our chocolate around here. There’s a chocolate cake recipe for just about any occasion. Try a few of these decadent desserts!
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