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Kahlua Chocolate Poke Cake
By á-43062
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
German Chocolate Cake
By msippigrl
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
Guinness Chocolate Cake with Italian Meringue & Belgian Ganache
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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)
Chocolate Cherry Stack Cake
By á-174535
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
No Bake Milk Chocolate Bailey's Truffle Cake
By á-43854
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
Minty Chocolate Christmas Bundt
By cookism
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
Chocolate Lava Cake - Instant Pot
By lindaauman
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
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pudding Cake
By á-39535
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)
Four-Layer Chocolate Birthday Cake with Milk Chocolate Ganache & Nutella Buttercream
By á-174535
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
Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cake
By DeliciouslyDished
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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
Milk-Chocolate Frosted Layer Cake
By DreiFromBK
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
Molten Lava Cake in a Mug
By MJH
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
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