It's like having salt and pepper in your home. Peanut butter and jelly. Chocolate and cake are a match that I will meet in heaven. Find the recipe for delicious chocolate cake from scratch here!
If you’re reading this blog, there is a very good chance you like cake. (It is hard to imagine there is a single person out there who doesn’t like cake and is visiting this blog page)!
Plain and simple, it is a myth that there are people who don’t like chocolate.
After establishing these two facts, we can draw the bold conclusion that chocolate cake must be one of the best things to eat, ever.
It must be clear, by this point, that I personally love chocolate as well as chocolate cake. Although there might be many different types of chocolate cakes and chocolate cake recipes out there, I find this one, in particular, especially delectable. I also highly recommend it because it’s straight forward and easy to follow while baking!
This must be the reason why, on several occasions, I have received inquiries for chocolate cake recipes. Moreover, going through my blog statistics I realized that month after month a lot of people land on my page looking for “chocolate cake recipe.”
Interestingly and ironically enough, I do not have a chocolate cake recipe posted anywhere. It is time to remedy this and eliminate frustrations of any future “searchers”.
Here is one of my favorite chocolate cake recipes:
Recipe
From Scratch Chocolate Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ c + 3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder lightly spooned
- 1 c boiling water
- 3 large eggs
- 2 ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ¼ c + 2 tablespoon sifted cake flour
- 1 ½ c sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 c unsalted butter softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Start by combining the cocoa powder with the boiling water in a small bowl until smooth and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl lightly combine eggs, ¼ of the cocoa mixture, and vanilla. I use vanilla bean powder, but that's only my preference. The liquid version works just fine.
- In a large mixing bowl combine all remaining dry ingredients on low speed for about 30 seconds.
- Next, add the butter and remaining cocoa mixture, also on low speed until the dry ingredients are moistened. Then, and only then, increase mixing speed to medium. Otherwise you, your counter, mixer, and kitchen will be covered in a flour cloud for while. Beat for a couple minutes to fully combine the ingredients, scrape down bowl when necessary. Add the egg mixture in 3 parts, mix for about 20 seconds after each addition and scrape down the sides. Do not over-mix at this step. It will mess with your cake structure.
- Fill your greased, lined, and floured cake pans with the batter (I also sprinkled a few chocolate chips on top for this one) and bake for 25-35 minutes. Somehow I forgot to take a picture of this step until the pans were in the oven already.
- The cake layers are done when the top springs back after pressing down lightly and an inserted skewer or toothpick comes out clean.
Pin this Chocolate Cake From Scratch tutorial for later?
Sorry, for the blurry picture on the bottom right. At this point, the chocolate withdrawal must have kicked in.
Common Questions
A chocolate cake is a rich and indulgent dessert made with cocoa, flour, sugar, and eggs. It is known for its deep, chocolatey flavor and moist, tender texture.
Generally, making a cake from scratch can be more cost-effective as it allows you to control the quality and quantity of ingredients. However, this may vary depending on the specific ingredients used and their availability.
Decadent chocolate refers to a luxurious and rich chocolate that provides an indulgent and satisfying experience, often characterized by its intense and luscious flavor.
One interesting fact about chocolate cake is that it is believed to have originated in the 18th century when chocolate was first being introduced into cake recipes, leading to the creation of the classic dessert we know and love today.
The typical ingredients for a chocolate cake include flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. These ingredients combine to create a moist and flavorful cake.
A pure chocolate cake is a cake that primarily focuses on the rich and deep flavors of chocolate, often using high-quality cocoa or melted chocolate to enhance the overall taste and texture.
A decadent cake refers to a rich and luxurious dessert that is often characterized by its intense flavors, indulgent ingredients, and lavish toppings or fillings, providing an exquisite and satisfying experience.
A dessert is considered decadent when it offers an exceptionally rich and luxurious taste, often achieved through the use of high-quality and indulgent ingredients like premium chocolate, cream, or butter.
Chocolate cake can break or crack if it is overbaked, lacks sufficient moisture, or if there are inconsistencies in the mixing process. Ensuring the right baking time and incorporating the right balance of wet and dry ingredients is key to preventing this issue.
For making a delicious chocolate cake, it is recommended to use high-quality cocoa powder or baking chocolate with a rich and intense flavor, as this will contribute to the overall taste and texture of the cake.
If your chocolate cake turns out hard, it could be due to overmixing the batter, overbaking, or using too much flour. Ensuring that you follow the recipe closely and not overbake the cake can help maintain its soft and moist texture.
Mary
May I request for a coconut flour chocolate cake recipe for those on a low carb diet like me, please?
Jennifer @ Leelalicious
Hi Mary! That's a great idea! I will let Regina know about your request. In the meantime, you might be interested in Regina's Coconut Flour Chocolate Muffin recipe. There's also her Keto Chocolate Mug Cake if you are looking for a quick chocolate fix. 🙂
Regina | Leelalicious
A coconut flour chocolate cake (with low carb option) is coming to the blog very soon. I already tested it. It has a luscious creamy frosting (with hidden avocado). I will post as soon as I get nice pictures taken
Konrad Braun
Yes yes yes... please make this again some time?