Best-Ever Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Best-Ever Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 2/3 cup butter, softened; 1-3/4 cups each flour and granulated sugar; 1-1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. Magic Baking Powder; 1-1/4 cups water; 4 oz. Baker's Unsweetened Chocolate, melted, cooled; 1 tsp. vanilla; 3 eggs; Frosting; 4 oz. Baker's Unsweetened Chocolate, chopped; 1/4 cup butter; 3-1/2 cups icing sugar; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

Cake
2/3 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups each flour and granulated sugar
1-1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. Magic Baking Powder
1-1/4 cups water
4 oz. Baker's Unsweetened Chocolate, melted, cooled
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
Frosting
4 oz. Baker's Unsweetened Chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter
3-1/2 cups icing sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Cake: Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round pans.
3
Beat all cake ingredients except eggs in large bowl with mixer 2 min.
4
or until well blended.
5
Add eggs; beat 2 min.
6
Pour into prepared pans.
7
Bake 35 to 40 min.
8
or until toothpick inserted in centres comes out clean.
9
Cool 10 min.
10
; remove to wire racks.
11
Cool completely.
12
Meanwhile, prepare Frosting.
13
Frosting: Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on MEDIUM 1 to 2 min.
14
or until butter is melted, stirring after 1 min.
15
Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
16
Cool.
17
Add remaining ingredients; beat with mixer 2 to 3 min.
18
or until shiny and smooth.
19
Refrigerate until cake layers are cooled.
20
Remove frosting from refrigerator; let stand 30 min.
21
Stack cake layers on plate, filling and frosting with frosting.

1198

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 2/3 cup butter, softened, 1-3/4 cups each flour and granulated sugar, 1-1/4 tsp. baking soda, and more.

Yes, Best-Ever 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.

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Best-Ever Chocolate Cake

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