LarlaB Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 DH's birthday is this weekend and he requested a chocolate cake. Even though I'm LCHF, I still love to bake but don't do it very much any more, so I want this to be a fantastic cake. I usually use the Hershey's recipe...using dark chocolate powder & coffee (instead of water) and that is really good- its just more moist/fluffy than I'd prefer. I'm looking for a dark/less sweet chocolate cake that is dense but still moist and a rich dark chocolate frosting. Anyone? :drool5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I make this one and I find it to be good. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Flourless-Chocolate-Cake-II/Detail.aspx Beating the egg whites and folding them into the batter makes it lighter. I reduce the sugar and replace with applesauce for a less sugary cake (you can EASILY take out 1/8 cup) This seems to fit your "less fluffy and really chocolate-y" requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Our favorite is Ree's over at Pioneer Woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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QueenCat Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Make all of the above. Invite us for taste testing, and we'll let you know which one would make the best birthday cake :drool5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 DH's birthday is this weekend and he requested a chocolate cake. Even though I'm LCHF, I still love to bake but don't do it very much any more, so I want this to be a fantastic cake. I usually use the Hershey's recipe...using dark chocolate powder & coffee (instead of water) and that is really good- its just more moist/fluffy than I'd prefer. I'm looking for a dark/less sweet chocolate cake that is dense but still moist and a rich dark chocolate frosting. Anyone? :drool5: My husband makes the most fantastic chocolate cake. But he's not home. I will ask him later. The cake and the icing are amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 DELUXE DEVIL’S FOOD CAKE Source: Softasilk Ingredients 2 cups sugar (14 oz) 2 sticks (8 ounces) softened butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ teaspoon almond extract 2 large eggs 2 ½ cups (8.75 oz, 250 grams) cake flour, sifted if measured by volume 1 cup special dark Hershey’s cocoa (I use dutch process...very yummy) 2 teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 ¼ cups buttermilk room temperature (full fat, not low fat if available, I have also subbed whole milk with vinegar/lemon juice) Directions Heat oven to 350º (325º convection). Grease and flour pans, and line with parchment paper. Beat sugar, butter, and extracts for several minutes until light and fluffy, almost white in color. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing approximately 20 seconds after each until well incorporated. Whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in 3 batches, alternating with two additions of the buttermilk. Mix one additional minute. Pour into prepared pans and bake the cakes for 25 to 30 minutes, until springy in the center and a tester comes out clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nandmsmom Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I make this one from Ina Garten all the time. It's always perfect. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/beattys-chocolate-cake-recipe/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 This was a hit with my family and my extended family: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/too-much-chocolate-cake/ I made chocolate ganache to drizzle over the top. By far our favorite chocolate cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 We love Guinness cake (especially around St. Patrick's Day!), because it's dense and not too sweet. Instead of a true frosting, it has a rich chocolate ganache...so delicious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 My son would probably choose the basic Hershey layer cake with chocolate frosting (link) but, as far as I am concerned, nothing beats Julia Child's Reine de Saba or Queen of Sheba cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 The BEST Chocolate Cake Recipe...do you have it? Nope. :smilielol5: :smilielol5: :smilielol5: Couldn't resist. :D Happy baking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvToRead Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I use the one on the back of the Hersey's cocoa box. So far, it's my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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