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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 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 copycat red lobster's chocolate lava cake

Copycat Red Lobster's Chocolate Lava Cake

These individual, decadent, gooey lava cakes perfectly copy Red Lobster's discontinued dessert (some locations may still serve it).

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for giant ding dong cake

Giant Ding Dong Cake

A creamy filling inside the cake makes for a delicious surprise. Best of all, this upsized version of the Hostess Ding Dong is big enough to share.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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 passover chocolate sponge cake

Passover Chocolate Sponge Cake

Take your Passover dessert game to the next level with this chocolate sponge cake. Delicately flavored with orange, rich with chocolate, and perfectly moist, it's a treat...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for baileys chocolate cream cake with chocolate ganache

Baileys Chocolate Cream Cake With Chocolate Ganache

This is a dense, fudgy chocolate cake that's made even more indulgent with a generous helping of Baileys. The chocolate ganache is rich and glossy...

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 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 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 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 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 easy chocolate mayonnaise cake

Easy Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Want to fool people into thinking a cake made from a mix was actually made from scratch? Add mayonnaise to it! It gives the cake extra moisture and improves the texture -...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 raspberry chocolate fudge red velvet cake

Raspberry Chocolate Fudge Red Velvet Cake

Say hello to your new favorite dessert hybrid: the raspberry chocolate fudge red velvet cake. Just wait until you see (and taste) the harmonious blend of...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 rudolph's chocolate truffle cake

Rudolph's Chocolate Truffle Cake

If you ever wished for a cake that brings JOY to any gathering, look no further than Rudolph's chocolate truffle cake, because who wouldn't want to indulge in a rich...

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


recipe for basic chocolate cake

Basic Chocolate Cake

A basic chocolate cake made from scratch can be a delicious and impressive dessert for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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


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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 killarney cake

Killarney Cake

Made with green maraschino cherries, heavy cream, creme de menthe, peppermint extract, powdered sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 austrian christmas sachertorte

Austrian Christmas Sachertorte

Made with butter, egg yolks, chocolate, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, egg whites, flour, apricot jam

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 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 dairy free chocolate cake

Dairy Free Chocolate Cake

Made with espresso coffee, water, sugar, margarine, flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, soya milk, vanilla essence

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 chocolate wave cake

Chocolate Wave Cake

Get ready to surf the delicious waves of chocolate with this indulgent chocolate wave cake. It's perfect for any chocolate lover looking to ride the taste tide.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chocolate bundt cake with cherry whipped cream

Chocolate Bundt Cake With Cherry Whipped Cream

Here's a recipe that marries the decadence of chocolate cake with a cheeky, cherry-infused twist. You might find yourself making this Bundt cake on...

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 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 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





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