Simple chocolate cake recipe?

Answer 1

Servings: 8
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
oil, for greasing
300g dark chocolate, broken in pieces
150g unsalted butter
6 eggs
50g caster sugar
For the passion fruit mousse:
250g Mascarpone
3 tbsp icing sugar
3-4 tbsp double cream
pulp from 3 passion-fruit

Method
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas 4. Grease the base and sides of a 20cm springform cake tin and line with greaseproof paper.

2. Melt the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.

3. Separate the eggs and whisk the yolks with 2 tablespoons of the sugar for 30 seconds until pale and smooth. Stir in the melted chocolate and mix well.

4. Beat the egg whites with the remaining sugar until stiff.

5. Using a large metal spoon, quickly fold one-third of the whites into the chocolate mix to slacken it. Then gently fold in the remainder. Pour the mix into the cake tin.

6. Place on the middle shelf of the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven. Allow to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transfering to a wire rack to cool completely.

Answer 2

Simple Chocolate Cake

INGREDIENTS:
* 4 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate
* 1/2 cup butter
* 1 cup water
* 2 cups flour
* 2 cups sugar
* pinch of salt
* 1/2 cup buttermilk
* 1-1/4 tsp. baking soda
* 2 eggs, beaten
* 1 tsp. vanilla
* 2 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate
* 1/4 cup butter
* 1/2 cup milk
* 4 cups powdered sugar
* 2 tsp. vanilla

PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large saucepan, melt 4 squares chocolate and 1/2 cup butter in the hot water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add flour, sugar and salt. Mix well with a wire whisk or eggbeater.

Then stir in buttermilk, baking soda, eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth. Pour into 13x9" pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until the top springs back when touched with a fingertip.

While the cake is baking, make the frosting. In a heavy saucepan, melt 2 squares chocolate and 1/4 cup butter together. Add powdered sugar, milk, and 2 tsp. vanilla and beat well. You may need to add more milk or powdered sugar to reach the desired consistency: the frosting should be pourable.

When the cake comes out of the oven, let cool for 15 minutes, then pour the frosting over. Spread if necessary, and let the cake cool. 16 servings
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Answer 3

Chocolate Cake. (Diabetic)
120 g Margarine.
2 t artificial sweetener.
1 C Wholemeal flour.
1 C White flour.
2 t Baking powder.
3 T Cocoa.
½ t Baking Soda.
2 Eggs.
125g Unsweetened Natural Yogurt.
¾ C Reduced fat milk.

Whip together the margarine and sweetener. Sift the dry ingredients together. Lightly beat the eggs with the yogurt and milk.
Combine all ingredients together. Pour into a lined cake tin and cook for 30-40 minutes at 180C.

Cut into 16 pieces.
Per piece
Energy: 442J/105cal
Fat: Low
Carbohydrate: 12g
Fibre: Moderate

Answer 4

German Chocolate Cake:
1 4-oz package german sweet cooking chocolate
1 2/3 cups of all- purpose flower
1 1/3 cups of sugar
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
2/3 cup of buttermilk
1/2 cup of butter
1 teaspoon of vanilla
3 eggs



Hope I helped!
Enjoy!!!

Answer 5

Check out http://useinfo-cakes.blogspot.com/
It has recipes for quite a few tasty cakes that can be prepared easily from home

Answer 6

Great Chocolate Cake
INGREDIENTS
14 ounces bittersweet chocolate
3 1/3 tablespoons butter
4 eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon water
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F ( 200 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 inch round pan.
Bring eggs to room temperature and separate.
Melt dark chocolate and butter or margarine over low heat.
Beat egg yolks, flour, and water. Add the chocolate mixture. Beat the egg whites, and fold into the chocolate batter.
Pour into prepared pan, and bake for 20 to 30 minutes.
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Dark Chocolate Cake

INGREDIENTS
2 cups boiling water
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 1/4 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 3 - 9 inch round cake pans. In medium bowl, pour boiling water over cocoa, and whisk until smooth. Let mixture cool. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at time, then stir in vanilla. Add the flour mixture alternately with the cocoa mixture. Spread batter evenly between the 3 prepared pans.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool.
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Favorite Chocolate Cake

INGREDIENTS
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup sour cream
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9 inch round cake pans.
Sift the flour with the baking soda and salt three times.
Boil the water and add it to the chocolate, and stir until melted.
Cream together the butter or margarine and the sugar. Add the eggs and mix well. Stir in the vanilla.
Blend in the chocolate mixture to the creamed mixture. Add the flour alternately with the sour cream, beating well after each addition. Pour batter into two 9 inch round cake pans.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until cakes tests done
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Crazy Chocolate Cake
INGREDIENTS
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
5/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cold water
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
DIRECTIONS
Mix all ingredients right in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Frost with your favorite frosting.
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Chocolate Mousse Cake

INGREDIENTS
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter
1 cup water
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
16 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
8 eggs
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 inch springform pan.
Heat white sugar, butter, water, coffee and chocolate in a 3-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth; remove from heat. Beat in the eggs and pour into the prepared pan. Batter is very thin. If side and bottom of pan do not fit tightly, line the pan with foil.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 45 to 50 minutes. Cool completely. Remove sides of pan. Cover cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours.
Remove plastic wrap. Beat whipping cream and confectioners' sugar in a chilled 1 1/2 quart bowl until stiff. Garnish top of cake with whipped cream and, if desired, whole almonds. Refrigerate any remaining cake.

Answer 7

One-Bowl Chocolate Mocha Cream Cake

Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour (about 9 ounces)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup hot strong brewed coffee
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
Cooking spray

Mocha Cream:
1/4 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 (8-ounce) container frozen light whipped topping, thawed
1/3 cup light chocolate syrup (such as Hershey's Lite Syrup)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

To prepare cake, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 6 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl. Add mayonnaise and oil; beat with a mixer at low speed until well blended. Slowly add brewed coffee and vanilla; beat with a mixer at low speed 1 minute or until well blended. Stir in chocolate; pour batter into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

To prepare mocha cream, combine water and coffee granules in a large bowl; stir until granules dissolve. Add marshmallow creme; beat with a mixer at low speed until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mocha cream over top of cake; drizzle with chocolate syrup. Chill until ready to serve.

--Cooking Light
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Chocolate Mousse Cake

2 (9”) baked and cooled chocolate cake layers
1 (14 oz. can) sweetened condensed milk
2 (1 oz. ) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
½ cup cold water
1 (4 serving size) box instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup whipping cream, stiffly whipped

Prepare and bake two 9” chocolate cake layers according to package directions on cake mix box.

In a large bowl, beat sweetened condensed milk and melted chocolate until well blended. Gradually beat in water and pudding mix until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Chill at least 1 hour.

Assemble cake by spreading 1/3 mousse on top of one layer of cake. Top with second layer, and ice top and sides of cake with remaining mousse. Chill under serving time.

--Eagle Brand website
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Chocolate Pudding Cake

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup plain flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons of baking powder
2 Tablespoons cocoa
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon of vanilla
3 Tablespoons melted, cooled, margarine

Sift sugar, flour, salt, baking powder and cocoa together in pan. Stir in milk, margarine and vanilla. Batter will look like brownie batter. Spread batter into greased baking dish (Pyrex bowl or 9”x15” dish).

TOPPING:
½ cup of granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cocoa

Mix topping sugars and cocoa together and sprinkle dry ingredients over batter. Pour 1 ½ cups of tap water over all. DO NOT STIR.

Place in oven and bake at 350ºF for 45 minutes or until topping is done. (In the baking process, ingredients will reverse themselves - finished product will look like a brownie on top and have chocolate pudding on bottom.)

Serve in bowls with spoons. Serves 6-8 people. Good with vanilla ice cream or cool whip.