umsami Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Chocolate cake is in the news and it's making me hungry. What is the best chocolate cake recipe you've ever made? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I have one where you take a box of devil's food cake mix, a box of pudding mix, a couple of eggs, some sour cream, and a cup of chocolate chips. You bake it in a round funnel pan and ice it with boiled icing. Totally awesome and looks like a giant marshmallow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Pioneer Woman. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Mom's Chocolate Cake from Food & Wine magazine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 The one on the back of the Hershey's can. Seriously. People rave everywhere I take it and now it is generally specifically requested when I am invited somewhere. Not sure it is the best one ever but it is easy and inexpensive. It is my "go to" dessert when I have short notice on company or a potluck. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) My ds discovered this in a magazine when he was nine. It was the first time he ever baked anything, and he did it perfectly (in a 9x13 pan, though). We have never even tried any other chocolate cake recipe after this one, because it is so good! https://www.hersheys.com/kitchens/en_us/recipes/hersheys-perfectly-chocolate-chocolate-cake.html ETA: I see I'm not the only one! Edited April 12, 2017 by Jaybee 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/the_best_chocol/ I haven't tried this yet, but this is on my next cake to bake when I get the urge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebbyribs Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) Chocolate wacky cake. It's super quick and easy, so I make it once every few weeks, instead of just for special occasions. (My thoughts are along the lines of "the best recipe is the one that gets made!") Edited April 12, 2017 by rebbyribs 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 If you're not anti-mix, this is my no-fail chocolate cake recipe: 1 box devil's food cake mix 4 eggs 1 cup oil 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt 1/2 cup milk + a spoonful of espresso powder if you have it 2 cups (1 package usually mini chocolate chips or larger if you want substantial chunks) 1 small box instant chocolate pudding 1 tsp vanilla 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I always get compliments when I make this cake: https://addapinch.com/the-best-chocolate-cake-recipe-ever/amp/ The only change I make is to use dark cocoa powder in the cake and frosting. So, so good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvToRead Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 The one on the back of the Hershey's can. Seriously. People rave everywhere I take it and now it is generally specifically requested when I am invited somewhere. Not sure it is the best one ever but it is easy and inexpensive. It is my "go to" dessert when I have short notice on company or a potluck. Yes! This is the only one I make. I love that is quick, uses one bowl, and doesn't need a mixer. I always make the frosting recipe too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CT Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Also in the news, it's Passover; so, I'm going flourless this week (from NYT about ~25 years ago): 12 oz bittersweet chocolate 2 sticks butter 6 eggs 1 cup sugar Preheat oven to 350. Butter 9" cake pan generously, up the sides; and line with parchment paper. Put a second, larger pan or broiling pan (large enough to comfortably accommodate your 9" pan) into oven and fill ~1 inch with water. In microwave or double boiler, melt butter and chocolate; whisk until smooth. In separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar. Add chocolate mixture; whisk quickly and thoroughly. Transfer to 9" pan. Put 9" cake pan inside larger pan, such that the water comes up at least 1/2 up the sides of the cake pan (creating a double "baker"). Bake 1 hour 15 minutes until cake bounces back to touch (it rises, then falls as it cools). Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar right before serving; or fresh raspberries and cream are also nice. Can be made in advance and frozen. I am not a baker and ordinarily LOATHE fussy recipes, but this is so so so good. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 If you're not anti-mix, this is my no-fail chocolate cake recipe: 1 box devil's food cake mix 4 eggs 1 cup oil 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt 1/2 cup milk + a spoonful of espresso powder if you have it 2 cups (1 package usually mini chocolate chips or larger if you want substantial chunks) 1 small box instant chocolate pudding 1 tsp vanilla This looks almost like the one I posted above, but with coffee added. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 If you're looking for something a little more labor intensive and fabulous, I love both of the following. The first is a tuxedo cake with a whipped cream frosting and chocolate ganache on top of that. It makes a lot; I've made it several times for family birthday cakes and I can make a smaller version with half the recipe using 2 9" round pans (recipe calls for 3 pans). The second recipe is a bundt cake from The Grand Central Bakery Book. I've only made it once but will make it again--I will omit the chocolate chips when I make it again as I don't really like them in cake. This one also made more than expected. I learned that my bundt pan is not 12 cups as the recipe calls for (who knew there were different sizes of bundt pans??). It overflowed my pan, but that's okay because I just sliced off the overflow and we gobbled it up! http://www.annies-eats.com/2011/01/07/tuxedo-cake/ http://www.sweettalksweets.com/2010/04/i-get-by-with-little-help-from.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Death By Chocolate from the Silver Palate cookbook. Best chocolate dessert? Toss up between French Silk Pie from the Country Innkeeper's Cookbook, or my grandmother's light chocolate pudding recipe that involves gelatin, or the very simple but unbelievably good chocolate mayonnaise recipe (like mousse) from Sunset's French cookbook. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 I used to have a book called the Cake Mix Doctor and she had the best chocolate buttercream recipe. I make wacky cake all the time because it's so easy...and I almost always have the ingredients. Thanks for the new ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohsmom23 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/the_best_chocol/ I haven't tried this yet, but this is on my next cake to bake when I get the urge. This is what I always make for potlucks and everyone always raves about it and asks for the recipe. I'm not a cake person, but I LOVE this cake. Mmmmm....now I want to make it. LOL! Edited April 12, 2017 by mohsmom23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I used to have a book called the Cake Mix Doctor and she had the best chocolate buttercream recipe. I make wacky cake all the time because it's so easy...and I almost always have the ingredients. Thanks for the new ideas! I have them if you want me to look for the recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndGenHomeschooler Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 The one on the back of the Hershey's can. Seriously. People rave everywhere I take it and now it is generally specifically requested when I am invited somewhere. Not sure it is the best one ever but it is easy and inexpensive. It is my "go to" dessert when I have short notice on company or a potluck. This is our favorite too. Especially good with dark cocoa. I always do two layers with frosting in the middle. I make a double batch of the frosting and use almost all of it - then I eat the rest with a spoon because it is amazing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 This is our favorite too. Especially good with dark cocoa. I always do two layers with frosting in the middle. I make a double batch of the frosting and use almost all of it - then I eat the rest with a spoon because it is amazing. yes! I pick up the dark cocoa when I am in a store that carries it but usually I just make it with Aldi brand cocoa. Still delicious! Double frosting would be good too. I should have mentioned I don't even make it in layers. This is a throw everything in the cake pan, frost while warm, and go in an hour kind of project for me :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Pioneer woman's looks like the Texas Sheet Cake I've been making for years. I think I got the recipe in the red plaid BH&G cookbook. Easy and good. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 The one on the back of the Hershey's can. Seriously. People rave everywhere I take it and now it is generally specifically requested when I am invited somewhere. Not sure it is the best one ever but it is easy and inexpensive. It is my "go to" dessert when I have short notice on company or a potluck. She's right. This is THE recipe you want. It's everything chocolate cake should be. It's just perfect. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 This chocolate zucchini bread recipe with a cream cheese frosting. Delightful as cupcakes, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Another vote for the recipe on the Hershey's cocoa can. Just make sure you use 9 in pans like the recipe says! (I didn't notice that the first time. Oops!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I don't know the exact recipe but chocolate cake mix with eggs, oil, and a can of cherry pie filling baked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndGenHomeschooler Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 yes! I pick up the dark cocoa when I am in a store that carries it but usually I just make it with Aldi brand cocoa. Still delicious! Double frosting would be good too. I should have mentioned I don't even make it in layers. This is a throw everything in the cake pan, frost while warm, and go in an hour kind of project for me :) I've used the Aldi cocoa before too. It's still fabulous. It's called Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate, Chocolate Cake for a reason. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Cracker Barrel's coke cola chocolate cake. It's almost the only true cake I like. (I like MY pound cake and some cheesecakes, but mostly I'm a pie gal.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 The chocolate cake in the Grand Central Baking cookbook. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noreen Claire Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 The one on the back of the Hershey's can. Seriously. People rave everywhere I take it and now it is generally specifically requested when I am invited somewhere. Not sure it is the best one ever but it is easy and inexpensive. It is my "go to" dessert when I have short notice on company or a potluck. I second (3rd? 7th?) this recipe. I always overpour the vanilla and add a small spoonful of espresso powder but, besides that, it's perfect! Not that you asked, but - the Hershey's 'one bowl' brownie recipe is also the best there is... :drool5: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 You all convinced me. I need to try the Hershey's recipe. I wonder if my TJ's cocoa powder will work OK? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I want chocolate cake now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 You all convinced me. I need to try the Hershey's recipe. I wonder if my TJ's cocoa powder will work OK? Yes, perfectly! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I've used other brands of cocoa. It always turned out great. The frosting is delicious as well. Some chopped walnuts added to the frosting is also good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 She's right. This is THE recipe you want. It's everything chocolate cake should be. It's just perfect. Another prop for Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate cake (and frosting). It is totally amazing and utterly perfect. I do have another very good recipe that is my MIL's No-Fail Chocolate cake. It has a cup of coffee in it and it does also turn out perfect every time. I can post the recipe if desired but seriously, the Hershey one will get you through any chocolate cake needs with flying colors. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Cook's Illustrated old fashioned chocolate layer cake. So amazing! There is a pound of chocolate in the frosting http://ourbestbites.com/2011/05/old-fashioned-chocolate-layer-cake/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 When I was nine or so, I had a Girl Scout cookbook that showed me how to make a bunny cake out of two round cakes. It's super easy. You cut curves into one of the rounds which makes two ears and a bow tie... then frost with either whipped cream or white frosting and coconut. Decorate with jelly beans for eyes and licorice strips to make whiskers. Just sayin'.... :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaCarter Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) Theres a lot of really good chocolate cake recipes out there, Hershey's is pretty close to the one I make. BUT. You didn't ask but this is my absolute favorite chocolate frosting, it's like poor man's whipped ganache, rich, not too sweet: http://ourbestbites.com/2010/05/chocolate-frosting/ Edited April 13, 2017 by SamanthaCarter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttichen Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 The one on the back of the Hershey's can. Seriously. People rave everywhere I take it and now it is generally specifically requested when I am invited somewhere. Not sure it is the best one ever but it is easy and inexpensive. It is my "go to" dessert when I have short notice on company or a potluck. I make this one with good Dutch-processed cocoa and two teaspoons of espresso powder. Sometimes I put raspberry or apricot jelly between the layers (along with frosting of course!). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Is the Hershey's cake dense (-ish), or light/fluffy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Is the Hershey's cake dense (-ish), or light/fluffy? Pretty light and fluffy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttichen Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Is the Hershey's cake dense (-ish), or light/fluffy? I've found that adding espresso powder makes it lighter. Without it, mine comes out pretty dense. It also depends on your oven temp/cooking time. Well, it looks like I am making a chocolate cake this weekend. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I learned something recently about adding coffee to chocolate cake recipes. For a long time, my son said he didn't like it when we added coffee/espresso powder to cakes. We thought he was just being picky, as all the recipes say that you can't taste the coffee. Then, another friend mentioned that she hated it when people added coffee to chocolate baked goods. Then I read something that gave me a 'duh' moment: for people who like coffee, the flavor is not particularly noticeable, but the taste of the cake is better. For people who don't like coffee, though, the taste may be discernible, and not in a good way. (I can't find it now; it may have been a comment on a recipe.) Of course YMMV and all that, but I have stopped adding coffee all the time. One of my kids is very happy about that. I guess when I don't want him to eat the cake, I'll add the coffee. I imagine there are plenty of people who don't like coffee but like it added to chocolate recipes, but it's not as universal as I'd thought. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 The IKEA one. Seriously, does anyone have the recipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noreen Claire Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I learned something recently about adding coffee to chocolate cake recipes. For a long time, my son said he didn't like it when we added coffee/espresso powder to cakes. We thought he was just being picky, as all the recipes say that you can't taste the coffee. Then, another friend mentioned that she hated it when people added coffee to chocolate baked goods. Then I read something that gave me a 'duh' moment: for people who like coffee, the flavor is not particularly noticeable, but the taste of the cake is better. For people who don't like coffee, though, the taste may be discernible, and not in a good way. (I can't find it now; it may have been a comment on a recipe.) Of course YMMV and all that, but I have stopped adding coffee all the time. One of my kids is very happy about that. I guess when I don't want him to eat the cake, I'll add the coffee. I imagine there are plenty of people who don't like coffee but like it added to chocolate recipes, but it's not as universal as I'd thought. I *loathe* coffee, and everything coffee flavored. I only put a single teaspoonful of espresso powder in the entire recipe - I can't taste it, but it does add a bit of depth to the chocolate flavor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttichen Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 The espresso powder is acidic, so it reacts with the baking soda and makes the cake lighter. I notice that difference more than any difference in taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 The one on the back of the Hershey's can. Seriously. People rave everywhere I take it and now it is generally specifically requested when I am invited somewhere. Not sure it is the best one ever but it is easy and inexpensive. It is my "go to" dessert when I have short notice on company or a potluck. :iagree: This is the one I've been making since I was a kid and is still my favorite, must like chocolate cake that actually tastes like chocolate though. I top with powdered sugar and grated dark chocolate but the icing recipe is amazing too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 This is not my favorite, but my people go nuts over individual molten chocolate cake. With ice cream and raspberry or cherry sauce if you're feeling fancy. I'm a fan of old school cakes that aren't so dark and heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Is the Hershey's cake dense (-ish), or light/fluffy? It's light AND moist. It's awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I learned something recently about adding coffee to chocolate cake recipes. For a long time, my son said he didn't like it when we added coffee/espresso powder to cakes. We thought he was just being picky, as all the recipes say that you can't taste the coffee. Then, another friend mentioned that she hated it when people added coffee to chocolate baked goods. Then I read something that gave me a 'duh' moment: for people who like coffee, the flavor is not particularly noticeable, but the taste of the cake is better. For people who don't like coffee, though, the taste may be discernible, and not in a good way. (I can't find it now; it may have been a comment on a recipe.) Of course YMMV and all that, but I have stopped adding coffee all the time. One of my kids is very happy about that. I guess when I don't want him to eat the cake, I'll add the coffee. I imagine there are plenty of people who don't like coffee but like it added to chocolate recipes, but it's not as universal as I'd thought. I don't just dislike coffee, I super-taste the bitterness in it. When people say "you can't taste it" I always always do. There's something coffee-specific that normal people can't taste that is just nasty to me. I think whatever the ingredient is they must make those science class bitter strips from it, because those are horrible and the taste sticks to your tongue for AGES. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I made this one for my birthday last year. Amazing! https://addapinch.com/the-best-chocolate-cake-recipe-ever/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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