I don’t think I’m alone when I say that chocolate cake with chocolate frosting is pure comfort food. There’s something about biting into a thick rich piece of chocolate cake that makes me fell downright cozy and comfortable. Evoking memories of times gone by, it’s one of the few foods that I could eat repeatedly.
There are plenty of claims for the best chocolate cake recipe and I’m sure they are all really good, but after only one bite I think I’ve found the best of the best. It’s moist, dense and extremely rich, everything you could possibly want in a piece of chocolate cake.
Treat yourself to a slice…you deserve it! Where do you find good quality chocolate to bake with...check your local Whole Foods.
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The Best of the Best Chocolate Cake
(adapted from Hershey's Black Magic)
(printable recipe)
1 cup sugar
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Cocoa Powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup strong black coffee
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a bundt pan.
Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt in large bowl.
Add eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of mixer 2 minutes (batter will be thin).
Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Frost as desired.
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
3 cups confectioners (powdered) sugar
½ cup cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons heavy cream
Cream butter in a mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed. Add powdered sugar and cocoa.Mix on the lowest speed until the sugar and cocoa are absorbed by the butter. Increase mixer speed to medium and add vanilla extract, salt, and cream and beat for 3 minutes. If your frosting needs a more stiff consistency, add a little more sugar. If your frosting needs to be thinned out, add additional cream 1 tablespoon at a time.
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Cream butter in a mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed. Add powdered sugar and cocoa.Mix on the lowest speed until the sugar and cocoa are absorbed by the butter. Increase mixer speed to medium and add vanilla extract, salt, and cream and beat for 3 minutes. If your frosting needs a more stiff consistency, add a little more sugar. If your frosting needs to be thinned out, add additional cream 1 tablespoon at a time.
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In order for me to support my knowledge-sharing/writing/blogging activities, I occasionally may receive monetary compensation and or product in exchange for my recommendation, and/or testimonial. However, I only recommend products or services I have personally used myself and trust.
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ReplyDeleteLove coffee in chocolate recipes. Adds such a wonderful depth of flavor. Nice cake!
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I am totally down for carrot gnocchi!
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Never heard of carrot gnocchi?!?
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Sounds amazing!
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ReplyDeleteCarrot gnocchi sounds.... interesting. I would worry it might be a bit sweet (like carrot juice) and that sounds a little odd. But since it would also probably be orange (my favorite color) I would certainly give it a try!
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