I'm a huge chocolate lover! I usually just buy those chocolate cupcakes with whipped cream topping at the store, but I love baking & would rather homemake it myself. After about 6 chocolate cake recipes I tried online, I finally came across this one. The name intrigued me, so I made them.... and YES, SUCCESS! These are extremely moist & rich, they are absolutely delicious! Try this recipe just once & you'll see why they call it "The Only Chocolate Cake Recipe You'll Ever Need!" My kids and I decided to decorate them as owls! Decorate them however you want & with the frosting of your choosing.
Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsps baking soda
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
Frosting: I chose to go with a cream cheese frosting after my sister-in-law made them for me. This is the recipe I went with, click the link above if you'd like to try the frosting that came with the recipe.
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter. softened
- 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 325'F
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Add oil, coffee & milk, & mix at medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs & vanilla & beat 2 more minutes. Expect batter to be thin.
- Pour into a 9"x13" greased & floured pan or 2-9" round pans (or cupcake pan). Bake 9x13 pan for about 45 minutes or 9" pans for about 30 minutes. (Note: I did cupcakes & I think mine were in there for 20-24 mins. Check them with a toothpick to make sure they are finished.) Cool pans for about 15 minutes & then cool completely on racks.
- While cake is cooling, make the frosting. In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese & butter until creamy. Mix in the vanilla, then gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar. Store in refrigerator after use.
- By the way, the cake is recommended chilled, right out of the refrigerator. The rich chocolate and cool frosting just seem to taste best this way. Enjoy!
Link to recipe: "The Only Chocolate Cake Recipe You'll Ever Need!"
