Favorite Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 23, 2004

I made this for my husband for Father's Day, and used a chocolate frosting recipe I found on this site that used cream cheese and baker's chocolate and put candied mint-leaves on top. I think it's really really good! The cake is very rich and moist! I've got the leftover cake in the refrigerator and if you put a slice in the microwave for 20 seconds, and top with ice cream, it's delicious. The frosting microwaves well because of the cream cheese.

—LauraPetrie

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 30, 2005

The cake was ok but too dry. The flavor was fine but the texture ruined it for me. I served this at my son's birthday party and I was not pleased. I doubled the recipe but I doubt that would have affected the outcome... ps - I put chocolate chips between the layers and that was a nice touch.

—MUFFINTREE

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17 Ratings

Feb 11, 2010

This was a great recipe. I didn't have bakers chocolate, SO instead I used hersheys natural cocoa powder mixed with the amount of water recipe indicates and a tablespoon extra of butter. This cake is not super chocolaty as I thought, it is sutble. perfect with some white whipped frosting and sliced strawberrys. It was a major hit , I am definatly making this cake again. btw i chose to use all natural and organic ingredients. although that doesnt change the calorie intake it is gratifying knowing I am not eating hydrogenated dye filled food. Kudos to this recipe..

—Jay

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Jul 27, 2009

Used a 13x9 pan, and baked for 50 min total. Delicious, and everyone enjoyed it :). Because some said it was dry, and I'm in deserty Colorado, added 2 egg yolks and 1/2 cup yogurt and 1 cup chocolate chips. Made icing with butter, cocoa, p. sugar and Bailey's Irish Cream.

—danielle terese

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Jan 14, 2009

I made this into cupcakes, and they turned out really well. For me, at least, the batter turned out really thick, almost like chocolate mousse (and was really yummy!) I baked the cupcakes at 350 for about 15 minutes. They were not overly sweet, which worked well with the super-sweet frosting we put on top. We'll make them again.

—jennbnsf

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Feb 14, 2011

Wow, what a great chocolate cake! I used 2 squares semi-sweet and 1 square unsweetened chocolate based on the reviews. This fluffy chocolate cake was STILL moist after 8 days in the fridge. Definitely a keeper recipe, thanks!

—Mel in Pensacola

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Feb 06, 2004

This is a really yummy cake for all the family...not very chocolatey actually, but it was moist and delicious. The day after making it, we sliced it down the middle, put some pieces of high quality chocolate in the centre, put it in the microwave for 30 seconds until the chocolate pieces melted and then we ate it like a sandwich. The taste was incredibly decadent and delicious.

—GONEBANANAS

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Sep 28, 2009

This cake was awesome I made it for my Grandma's 71st birthday and it was a big hit. But it was just a tad dry no one noticed but I did. I put some chocolate frosting on it and it was perfect.

—cjpalagi

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Nutrition

Calories
326 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
46.4 g
15%

Cholesterol
61 mg
20%

Fat
15 g
23%

Fiber
1.6 g
6%

Protein
4.4 g
9%

Sodium
277 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Favorite Chocolate Cake

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 326
** Calories from Fat: 135

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 15g 23 %
** Saturated Fat 9.1g 45 %
** Cholesterol 61mg 20 %
** Sodium 277mg 11 %
** Potassium 116mg 3 %
** Total Carbohydrates 46.4g 15 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6 %
** Protein 4.4g 9 %
** Sugars 25.3g
** Vitamin A 7 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 4 %
** Iron 31 %
** Thiamin 23 %
** Niacin 21 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 10 %
** Folate 29 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.