whats the best way to make a moist chocolate cake?

Question

i keep making dry cakes, whats the secret to making it and keeping moist.

Answer 1

you are over cooking it... use a little oil...turn the oven down a little and bake it slow... stick toothpicks in... as long as the middle is not liquid and the crumbs are sticking to the toothpick (or knife).. your cake is good...

Answer 2

I usually put 1/4 of butter or margarine extra, and scrape as much as I can off the measuring cup. I also put a bit extra of milk (about 4 tablespoons). I mix the sugar with the butter, beat them togheter then add the eggs...vanilla mix....all the "wet ingredients. Then I mix the dry ingredients togheter. Then I slowly pour the "wet" ingredients into the dry ingredients. The cake is ready once you stick a toothpick in it (I usually do the middle, since it takes the longest to bake). I keep the cake in the refrigerator once it's done...and If I have too much left overs, I put it in wax papper and aluminum foil and keep it in the freezer. Hope it helps...

Answer 3

Try one of these three recipes: Mayonnaise Chocolate Cake, Zucchini Chocolate Cake or Flourless Chocolate Cake. Also try adding some cinnamon. It complements the flavor of the chocolate, making it more complex. If you use a box mix, try the "butter recipe" type. Also buy an oven thermometer. Your oven might not be accurate to what the dial says.

Answer 4

Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup of vegetable oil to the mix.

Answer 5

Pudding! Like Pilsbury cakes they have pudding in the cake very moist!

Answer 6

Don't beat the mix over 2 minutes,time it if you have to.If you go over it will be dry.

Answer 7

Use apple sauce instead of oil

Answer 8

Substitute applesauce instead of veg. oil.

Answer 9

put more water in the mix.

Answer 10

pour water on it