6 Minute Chocolate Cake Food

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans, line with parchment paper, then grease the parchment paper. Parchment paper helps the cakes seamlessly release from the pans.
• Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder (if using) together in a large bowl. Set aside. Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or you can use a whisk) mix the oil, eggs, and vanilla together on medium-high speed until combined. Add the buttermilk and mix until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, add the hot water/coffee, and whisk or beat on low speed until the batter is completely combined. Batter is thin.
• Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 23-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. The cakes are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (Note: Even if they're completely done, the cooled cakes may *slightly* sink in the center. Cocoa powder is simply not as structurally strong as all-purpose flour and can't hold up to all the moisture necessary to make a moist tasting chocolate cake. It's normal!)
• Remove the cakes from the oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
• With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy - about 2 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, 3 Tablespoons heavy cream, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to high speed and beat for 1 full minute. Do not over-whip. Add 1/4 cup more confectioners' sugar or cocoa powder if frosting is too thin or 1-2 more Tablespoons of cream if frosting is too thick. (I usually add 1 more.) Taste. Add another pinch of salt if desired.
• If cooled cakes are domed on top, use a large serrated knife to slice a thin layer off the tops to create a flat surface. This is called "leveling" the cakes. Discard or crumble over finished cake. Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand or serving plate. Evenly cover the top with frosting. Top with 2nd layer and spread remaining frosting all over the top and sides. I always use an icing spatula and bench scraper for the frosting. Garnish with chocolate chips, if desired.
• Refrigerate cake for at least 30-60 minutes before slicing. This helps the cake hold its shape when cutting.
• Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

6 MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk sugar, oil, water, and vanilla together until combined.
• Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Whisk in until just combined.
• Add the vinegar and stir just until combined. Don't overmix.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let the cake cool in the pan.

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Place dry ingredients into a microwave safe mug and stir well.
• add egg and stir.
• add soy milk, apple sauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla and stir.
• add chocolate chips and stir.
• Place in microwave and cook for 3 minutes at full power (1000 watts). The batter will rise/inflate while cooking -- don't worry - it won't spill over.
• Let cool and eat right out of the mug!
• NOTE: Original recipe called for all purpose flour, 4 tablespoons of sugar, 3 tablespoons of oil, and a greased mug so the cake can slide out after cooling. To be honest, I found the serving a bit too large, but I'm not accustomed to eating such big servings of dessert!

30 MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix first 6 items.
• Melt other 4 and add.
• Pour in a 9x13 pan.
• Bake in a 350 oven for 38 minutes.
• That's it. You don't have to grease and flour the pan. You don't have to cream anything. It is so simple there should be a law against it. Just be sure it has cooked through into the middle of the top. It may take a few minutes more or less in your oven. In mine, it takes exactly 38 minutes.
• You can use this cake as the basis for Better than sex cake, or it will take any icing or frosting.