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This is super moist with the perfect amount of chocolate and coffee

  • CHOCOLATE CAKE:
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • KAHLUA PUDDING:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup Kahlua, divided
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • FROSTING:
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
4.7/5 (18 Votes)

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Mild chocolate flavored cake layers are stacked high with a creamy coconut-pecan frosting

  • CAKE:
  • 1 stick (1/2-cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 (4-ounce) bar semi-sweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped (I used Baker's)
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • FROSTING:
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk (I used Carnation)
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 stick (1/2-cup) salted butter, cut into chunks
  • 2 cups sweetened, flaked coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
4.6/5 (22 Votes)

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This recipe name is a mouthful, right? I was dubious that Guinness beer would work in a chocolate cake

  • CAKE:
  • 2 cups Guinness Stout
  • 4 sticks unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups Dutch process unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 cups flour
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups sour cream
  • ITALIAN MERINGUE:
  • 2/3 cup egg whites (about 4)
  • Pinch Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoon water
  • CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
  • 1 heavy whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate (not to exceed 72% cocoa)
4.4/5 (35 Votes)

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Try this decadent dessert recipe that features the delicious blend of chocolate and cherries

  • CHERRY FROSTING:
  • 3/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 recipe Cherry or Chocolate Frosting (see recipe below)
  • 1 recipe Chocolate-Dipped Cherries (see recipe below) (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 8 ounce carton sour cream
  • 1 cup whipping cream (do not use ultra-pasteurized whipping cream)
  • 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
  • CHOCOLATE DIPPED CHERRIES:
  • 16 maraschino cherries with stems
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
  • 1 teaspoon shortening
4.6/5 (21 Votes)

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This flourless cake is gluten free and delicious! Serve with Bailey's whipped cream, and some fresh berries on top

  • 15 ounces good quality milk chocolate
  • 12 ounces heavy cream
  • 4 ounces Bailey’s Irish Cream
  • Butter, for pan
  • Extra milk chocolate for topping
4.6/5 (20 Votes)

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Perfect for your Christmas table, this rich chocolate bundt cake is filled with chocolate mint, topped with minty g...

  • BUNDT CAKE:
  • Softened butter, for greasing the pan
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for flouring the pan)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs, room temperature)
  • 1 cup milk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 3/4 cup Andes Mint Parfait Thins, chopped
  • 1 large or several small candy canes
  • PEPPERMINT GLAZE:
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 2 teaspoons butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 About 2 tablespoons milk
4.6/5 (20 Votes)

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Looking for a "last minute" dessert? Try this Chocolate Lava Cake made super easy using a pressure cooker

  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose-flour
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
4.6/5 (17 Votes)

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dessert

  • 8 ounces chocolate chips
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 packet chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 packet chocolate pudding mix, instant
  • 4 ounces nuts, chopped (optional)
4.6/5 (13 Votes)

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This yummy Four-Layer Chocolate Birthday Cake recipe calls for dark chocolate in the ganache to balance out the swe...

  • CAKE:
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
  • 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup brewed coffee
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 1/2 cups (packed) light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • GANACHE:
  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
  • BUTTERCREAM:
  • 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup Nutella
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles (for decorating; optional)
  • SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
  • A candy thermometer
4.4/5 (19 Votes)

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  • 1 9×4″ loaf chocolate pound cake (I used my favorite chocolate pound cake recipe. The full recipe makes 2 9×4″ loaf cakes.)
  • 5 cups (or thereabouts) vanilla ice cream (I used little less than 1 1/2 quart)
  • 18 Oreos, or chocolate cream-filled cookies, crushed
  • Optional: 1 cup whipped cream
4.4/5 (27 Votes)

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A most moist, deliciously decadent Milk-Chocolate Frosted Layer Cake for your next get together or sweet tooth atta

  • 1 1/4 cup cake flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 pounds milk chocolate, finely chopped
  • Shaved milk chocolate, for garnish optional
4.4/5 (32 Votes)

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Quick and easy chocolate molten lava cake is made in a mug in your microwave

  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoon melted butter or oil
  • 1 2 sweet cooking chocolate or 2 squares Dove Chocolate
3.8/5 (113 Votes)

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