If you have a sweet tooth and need scrumptious baked goods to satisfy your cravings, we have just the dessert. Loaded with rich flavor, chocolate cake is a simple and delicious dessert that you can make at home. To help you bake a chocolate cake everyone will rave about, we've gathered a list of our favorite easy chocolate cake recipes.
Chocolate Cake Recipes
Chocolate Pound Cake
This Chocolate Pound Cake recipe is so good, your friends and family will think you went from at-home cook to professional baker overnight. Made with high-quality ingredients like Tapioca Flour, Brown Rice Flour and unsweetened cocoa powder, it's rich in flavor and flaunts a moist and airy texture. In addition to its chocolate-y taste, flavors of orange zest, coffee and vanilla are hidden throughout. Make this pound cake for your next event and impress everyone who takes a bite.
Grain Free German Chocolate Cake
One of the most challenging parts of going grain free is not being able to enjoy many of the dessert recipes you grew up loving. To ensure that you're not missing out on your favorite flavors, we've created a Grain Free Chocolate Cake Mix that uses almond flour to replicate the same taste and texture as traditional chocolate cake. Safe for individuals with grain allergies and those with Celiac disease, this cake mix can be used to create mouthwatering recipes like this Grain Free German Chocolate Cake. Topped with a rich chocolate frosting and decadent pecan coconut filling, this cake is so good no one will be able to spot the difference.
Chocolate Acai Ice Box Cake
Take your tastebuds on a tropical vacation by combining the rich flavors of chocolate with sweet and fruity acai. The perfect way to step outside of your cake-making comfort zone, this Chocolate Acai Ice Box Cake pairs an acai sorbet with creamy macadamia frosting and our Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Mix to create a flavor that's out-of-this-world delicious. Whip this dessert up for your next date night, or serve it as a birthday treat. We're confident that anyone you share it with will love the flavor.
Chocolate Teff Cake
Create a delicious chocolate cake with teff flour by following this Chocolate Teff Cake recipe. Teff Flour comes from an ancient gluten free grain that originated in North Africa. An excellent substitution for white flour in baked good recipes, this cake recipe combines teff with Baking Powder to recreate traditional chocolate cake's light and airy texture. A good source of iron, make your next cake recipe with teff flour for a healthier version of your favorite treat.
Best Homemade Triple Chocolate Bundt Cake
A cake that eaters of all ages will rave about, this Triple Chocolate Bundt Cake includes a mixture of chocolate pudding, vanilla, cocoa powder and chopped pecans to create a dessert so good leftovers will be scarce. In addition to cocoa powder, milk chocolate chips, chocolate pudding and melting chocolate are added, taking the chocolate-y flavor of this recipe to the next level. The perfect treat to instantly turn a bad mood around, just one bite of this cake will brighten your day.
Chocolate Rosemary Olive Oil Cake
A sweet and savory spin on your favorite dessert, this Chocolate Rosemary Olive Oil Cake is an excellent way to liven up the dessert table. A healthier version of traditional chocolate cake, Bob's Red Mill Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour is combined with Millet Flour to create the perfect taste and texture. Flavored with fresh rosemary and dark chocolate, guests will be lining up at the dessert table for a slice. Make this chocolate cake recipe the next time you feel like trying something new. We're sure you won't be disappointed.
Homemade Cake Baking Tips
Making a homemade cake is a fun and rewarding process. While homemade baking does require a bit of effort, the result is well worth it. Follow the homemade cake baking tips below to ensure that all of your chocolate cake recipes turn out as tasty as possible.
Follow the Recipe
When making a homemade dessert, it's crucial to follow the recipe. The great thing about homemade baking is that you're in charge of the ingredients. However, that is also what gets people in trouble. Though it may be tempting to sub out eggs, reduce sugar, or change up the flour, we don't recommend doing so unless the recipe lists approved alternatives. Each ingredient of a recipe works together and is needed for a reason. Just one minor substitution can throw off your cake's taste and texture. For the best results, follow the recipe the first time you try it, and then make changes as you see fit the next time.
Know the Temperature of Your Oven
The temperature of your ingredients will drastically affect the final result, and it's essential to pay close attention to a recipe's instructions. If your homemade cake recipe calls for room temperature ingredients, listen! Using room temperature eggs, sour cream, butter and milk will affect the consistency and flavor of your final cake. When combined at room temperature, ingredients typically bond easier, which can help prevent overmixing. If you're having trouble getting ingredients to room temperature, we recommend setting a timer an hour or two before beginning your recipe to set out the ingredients listed.
Use the Proper Measurements
Each ingredient in a recipe works together to form chemical reactions that ultimately determine the flavor and texture of your cake. If your measurements are even slightly off, it could result in recipe failure. We recommend using a baking scale and weighing the ingredients out one by one for the most accurate measurements.
If you don't have the tools or time to weigh your cake's ingredients, use the spoon and level method: instead of scooping flour out of a container or a bag with your measuring cup, use a spoon to scoop it into the cup instead. Once you've added enough flour, be careful not to pack it down. Doing so will cause the flour to settle, and you'll wind up with more flour than needed. Instead, use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup.
Mix Ingredients Cautiously
Whether you plan to use an electric mixer or mix your cake batter by hand, mix the cake batter just until the ingredients are combined. An overmixed batter will deflate all of the air and overdevelop the gluten, resulting in a tough and dense texture. On the other hand, an undermixed batter will prevent the ingredients from thoroughly combining, causing your cake to end up a crumbly mess.
Leave the Oven Closed
Though it may be tempting, it's best to avoid opening the oven as your cake bakes. With each oven open, you'll let in cool air and cause a temperature change that could result in a sunken or cracked cake surface. Instead of checking on your cake, set a timer for the suggested baking time and check for doneness with a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is ready to be removed from the oven. Investing in an oven thermometer is another great way to check your oven's temperature and calculate the time it will take your baked goods to bake.
Allow the Cake to Cool
As tempting as it is to bite into a warm piece of freshly baked cake, moving or decorating a cake before it has had time to cool could result in disaster. Cooling a cake for the proper amount of time allows the texture and flavor of the cake to settle. To cool your cake off properly, place the pan on a wire rack and leave it alone for about 30 minutes. If you plan on frosting your cake, put it in the freezer for 45 minutes to an hour to prevent the frosting from melting.
Decorate Your Cake
For a cake that looks as great as it tastes, decorate it! Decorating a cake can be as simple as applying frosting to as extravagant as placing fresh edible flowers on top. Cake decorations can take the flavor and look of your cake to the next level in minutes. If you're in need of a bit of inspiration, check out our article: How to Decorate a Chocolate Cake for the best chocolate cake decorating tips.
Create a cake that is sure to stand out, and choose from one of the cake recipes above. From German chocolate cake to chocolate rosemary olive oil cake, your dessert table will never be the same. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, happy baking!
Do you make chocolate cakes regularly? We'd love to hear more about the recipes you use. Share your favorite chocolate cakes with us in the comments below.
