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Chocolate Cakes

Chocolate Cakes

When you think of cake do you think of chocolate? We do! With all these different chocolate cake recipes we have something for every occasion. And don't forget the chocolate frosting!



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recipe for black russian cake

Black Russian Cake

A moist blend of yellow cake and chocolate pudding mix, spiced up with Kahlua and vodka. Topped with a Kahlua glaze, this cake is perfect for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for black bottom cupcakes (or cake)

Black Bottom Cupcakes (Or Cake)

Love cheesecake? Love chocolate cake? Now you don't have to pick just one. A chocolate cake layer is topped with a creamy layer of cheesecake, as cupcakes or a Bundt...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for black forest cake from scratch

Black Forest Cake From Scratch

This twist on the classic German Black Forest Cake (Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte) is made from scratch with layers of chocolate cake, a sweet cherry filling, cocoa whipped...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for bacardi chocolate rum cake

Bacardi Chocolate Rum Cake

The perfect dessert for a special occasion! This decadent chocolate cake is infused with dark rum, making it an indulgent treat that everyone will love.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate texas cowboy sheet cake

Chocolate Texas Cowboy Sheet Cake

Indulge in a rich and decadent chocolate sheet cake recipe made with cocoa powder, flour, sugar, and other simple ingredients. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for decadent fudge cake

Decadent Fudge Cake

Made with butter, sugar, eggs, baking soda, buttermilk, all-purpose flour, semisweet chocolate chips, sweet baking chocolate, chocolate syrup, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop, microwave
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for extra light chocolate cake

Extra Light Chocolate Cake

The simple combination of a box of chocolate cake mix and a can of diet cola result in a delicious (and lower calorie) cake.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate bundt cake with dark chocolate glaze

Chocolate Bundt Cake With Dark Chocolate Glaze

Made with butter, water, sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for oreo cookie filled cake

Oreo Cookie Filled Cake

Made with milk, confectioners' sugar, chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs, semisweet chocolate chips, all-purpose flour, margarine, butter cake mix

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker chocolate mess

Slow Cooker Chocolate Mess

A crock pot dessert that's both indulgent and easy to make. Combining classic ingredients like chocolate chips, cake mix, and sour cream, this gooey dessert is perfect for...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for kahlua cake

Kahlua Cake

You may gain a few pounds just from reading this recipe! It's a triple chocolate kahlua cake drizzled with a buttery kahlua coffee glaze.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for thunder cake

Thunder Cake

Made with sweetened condensed milk, chocolate ice cream topping, German chocolate cake mix, Cool Whip, Heath bars

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for my never fail chocolate sour cream cake

My Never Fail Chocolate Sour Cream Cake

A chocolate cake from scratch made extra moist with sour cream and frosted with a rich chocolate frosting.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for secret ingredient chocolate fudge cake

Secret Ingredient Chocolate Fudge Cake

This version of cola cake is different because it uses brown sugar instead of white sugar in the cake which makes the cake a little more moist.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for 5 minute chocolate mug cake

5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

This mug cake is better than a microwave dessert has any right to be with a dry ingredient mix that you can throw together ahead of time and store, you'll never be more than...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chocolate peanut butter cake

Slow Cooker Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Get ready to indulge in a dessert that's as easy as pie - well, cake, actually. This chocolate peanut butter cake is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for totally decadent chocolate cake

Totally Decadent Chocolate Cake

A from-scratch chocolate cake with a rich chocolate glaze. As the title says, it's totally decadent!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for b.b. king's german chocolate cake

B.B. King's German Chocolate Cake

Made with eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, salt, buttermilk, evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for flourless chocolate almond torte

Flourless Chocolate Almond Torte

Flourless batter kissed with chocolate, spiked with rum and packed with an almond crunch. Don't skip dessert tonight.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for simple red velvet cake

Simple Red Velvet Cake

This cake is perfect for those who crave the taste of red velvet, but without the fuss. This cake starts with a cake mix and ends slathered with a fluffy cream cheese frosting.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mexican chocolate bundt cake

Mexican Chocolate Bundt Cake

Made with water, eggs, vegetable oil, semisweet mini morsels, butter, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, shortening

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for triple chocolate mousse cake

Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

Made with brewed coffee, vanilla extract, unflavored gelatin powder, egg yolks, heavy cream, milk, sugar, milk chocolate

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for dr. pepper texas chocolate cake

Dr. Pepper Texas Chocolate Cake

Made with baking soda, Dr. Pepper, chocolate chips, eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, shortening, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker self-frosting fudge cake

Slow Cooker Self-Frosting Fudge Cake

A self-frosting crockpot cake sounds like a college student's fantasy, but it's real! Water and chocolate syrup on top of the batter ensure a (literally) effortless...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for dark chocolate and raspberry layer cake

Dark Chocolate And Raspberry Layer Cake

Made with raspberries, powdered sugar, non-stick cooking spray, cocoa powder, chocolate fudge cake mix, water, prune baby food, eggs, seedless raspberry...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for triple chocolate explosion cake

Triple Chocolate Explosion Cake

Made with shortening, margarine, eggs, sugar, matzo cake meal, nondairy whipping cream, semisweet or bittersweet chocolate

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for copycat 411's raspberry black satin fudge cake with raspberry sauce

Copycat 411's Raspberry Black Satin Fudge Cake With Raspberry Sauce

Made with semisweet chocolate, butter, eggs, flour, powdered sugar, raspberries, sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for death by chocolate cake

Death by Chocolate Cake

Made with chocolate mousse, chocolate cake, Skor bars or Heath bars, Cool Whip

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for umbrian chocolate cake

Umbrian Chocolate Cake

This secret ingredient in this decadent Italian-style chocolate cake is olive oil.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for famous brown derby red velvet cake and icing

Famous Brown Derby Red Velvet Cake And Icing

An iconic cake from an iconic restaurant. The Brown Derby chain is mostly defunct now except for the Hollywood location in the Disney studios.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for raspberry chocolate fudge red velvet cake

Raspberry Chocolate Fudge Red Velvet Cake

Made with red velvet cake mix, chocolate fudge pudding and pie filling mix, water, vegetable oil, creme de cocoa or raspberry liqueur or brandy, raspberry jam...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for banana chocolate turtle cake

Banana Chocolate Turtle Cake

Made with pecans, semisweet chocolate chips, evaporated milk, Devil's food cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, bananas, caramels

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for best buttermilk chocolate cake

Best Buttermilk Chocolate Cake

Made with shortening, water, buttermilk, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, baking powder, eggs, unsweetened chocolate

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for flourless chocolate-kahlua cake with cajeta

Flourless Chocolate-Kahlua Cake with Cajeta

Made with kahlua, egg whites, almonds, water, sugar, heavy cream, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for texas sheet cake

Texas Sheet Cake

Made with water, sugar, flour, baking soda, sour cream, eggs, cocoa powder, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for easy-bake oven chocolate cake mix

Easy-Bake Oven Chocolate Cake Mix

Keep this Easy-Bake Oven chocolate cake mix on hand so the kids can whip up their own chocolate cakes anytime they like. Just add water and bake!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for quick and easy chocolate cake from scratch

Quick And Easy Chocolate Cake From Scratch

Why use a boxed cake mix when it's so simple to make a delicious chocolate cake from scratch?

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for red velvet cocoa cake with ice cream filling and buttercream frosting

Red Velvet Cocoa Cake With Ice Cream Filling And Buttercream Frosting

Red velvet cake is a classic dessert. The ice cream filling and buttercream frosting make this version of the dessert even more...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chocolate chip oatmeal cake

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake

Made with baking soda, flour, old-fashioned rolled oats, water, butter or margarine, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cocoa powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for nutella cake

Nutella Cake

Made with dulce de leche, Devil's food cake, chocolate hazelnut candy bar, nutella

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate raspberry roll cake

Chocolate Raspberry Roll Cake

Made with cocoa powder, baking powder, egg substitute, brown sugar, vanilla extract, instant coffee, water, ricotta cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sinful slow cooker chocolate obsession

Sinful Slow Cooker Chocolate Obsession

If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that chocolate should always have a starring role in dessert. This sinful chocolate obsession makes it easy to whip...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chocolate brownie cobbler

Chocolate Brownie Cobbler

A delicious dessert for the chocolate lovers in your life

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for low carb red velvet cake

Low Carb Red Velvet Cake

Made with cream of tartar, water, white vinegar, soured cream, egg yolks, oil, red food coloring, vanilla extract, liquid sweetener

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chocolate black tea cake

Chocolate Black Tea Cake

Brewed tea adds a little flavor and color to this delicious hazelnut-flecked chocolate cake.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mississippi mud cake with marshmallow creme

Mississippi Mud Cake With Marshmallow Creme

Made with sugar, eggs, self-rising flour, baking cocoa, pecans, marshmallow creme, butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate bruno

Chocolate Bruno

Made with cocoa powder, sugar, eggs, white chocolate, graham crackers, semisweet chocolate, butter, instant espresso

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for blue willow restaurant chocolate sour cream cake

Blue Willow Restaurant Chocolate Sour Cream Cake

Made with butter, sour cream, eggs, baking soda, confectioners' sugar, salt, vanilla extract, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for microwave hot fudge pudding cake

Microwave Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

Made with water, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, milk, butter

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low fat low sodium chocolate cake

Low Fat Low Sodium Chocolate Cake

Made with sugar, eggs or egg substitute, baking powder, margarine, skim milk, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, confectioners' sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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