Best chocolate cake Recipe

Name: Best chocolate cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cup sugar; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 4 oz unsweet chocolate; 2 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 cup butter; 3/4 cup H2O; 3/4 cup milk; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 Opt: You can add Raspberries, Maraschino cherries or other fruit, but you must add 1 - 2 cups more of flour due to the extra juice from the fruit

Servings: persons

2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
4 oz unsweet chocolate
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup H2O
3/4 cup milk
1 tsp baking soda
1 Opt: You can add Raspberries, Maraschino cherries or other fruit, but you must add 1 - 2 cups more of flour due to the extra juice from the fruit

1
Melt & cool the chocolate & butter.
2
Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
3
Pour into greased pan, bake at 350 for 40 to 45 minutes.
4
Stick a toothpick into the center, if it comes out clean then it is done.
5
Remove carefully onto cooling racks and slow to cool .
6
Place a small dap of you favorite frosting onto your cake plate, place your 1st layer onto the plate and place a generous layer of frosting on top.
7
Then place the top layer on next and frost the entire cake.
8
At this point if you added fruit to your cake you should have reserved some to decorate the top layer with as the photo shows.
9
The frosting for this particular cake was a marshmallow fluff frosting, and my choice of fruit was raspberry.
10
The frosting recipes in my profile is the one I used.

1158

kcal

Calories

Fat

185

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 4 oz unsweet chocolate, and more.

Yes, Best chocolate cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Best chocolate cake

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