Chocolate Lovers Dream Cake Food

CHOCOLATE LOVERS' FAVORITE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10 inch Bundt pan.
• In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and pudding mix. Make a well in the center and pour in sour cream, melted butter, eggs and almond extract. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Blend in chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly butter the bottom of two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms of the pans with parchment paper, and then butter and flour the parchment and the sides of the pans. (Alternatively, replace the butter and flour with nonstick cooking spray with flour, such as Baker's Joy or Pam with Flour.)
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix on low speed for 30 seconds to combine. Add the eggs, oil, sour cream, and vanilla and mix on low speed until combined.
• Increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Then, reduce the speed to low and gradually pour in the hot water (be careful to pour very slowly so it doesn't splash). The batter will be soupy. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl; mix again until evenly combined.
• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting.
• Cool the cake layers in the pans on a rack for 10 minutes. Invert the cakes onto a wire rack, remove the pans and cool completely. When the cakes have cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Using an icing spatula or butter knife, spread about ¾ cup of the frosting over the first layer. Top with the second layer, then spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake, swirling decoratively. The cake is best enjoyed fresh on the day it is made, but it will keep for 2 to 3 days stored in a cake dome at room temperature.
• Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and cook in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until it's about three-quarters of the way melted. Stir, allowing the residual heat in the bowl to melt the remaining chocolate completely. (If necessary, place the chocolate back in microwave for a few seconds.) Set aside to cool.
• In a food processor, process the butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder and salt until smooth, about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the corn syrup and vanilla and process until just combined, 5 to 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the lukewarm melted chocolate and pulse until smooth and creamy, 10 to 15 seconds. Do not overmix.
• The frosting can be used immediately or held at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours. It may lose its shine as it sits-to bring the shine back, run a metal spoon under hot water, then wipe dry with a towel; stir the frosting with the hot spoon and it should shine right up.
• Note: If making this cake for children, I recommend using milk chocolate for the frosting (Hershey or Lindt milk chocolate bars work well). Semi-sweet chocolate will lend a more intense chocolate flavor (Ghirardelli bars for baking are ideal).

CHOCOLATE OREO CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare three 8 inch cake pans with parchment paper circles in the bottom, and grease the sides.
• 2. Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl and whisk together.
• 3. Add eggs, buttermilk and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and mix well.
• 4. Add vanilla to boiling water and add to mixture. Mix well.
• 5. Divide batter between three cakes pans and bake at 300 degrees for about 30-33 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs.
• 6. Remove cakes from oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then remove to cooling racks to cool completely.
• 7. Make icing while cakes cool. Beat together butter and shortening until smooth.
• 8. Slowly add 4 cups of powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
• 9. Add vanilla and Oreo crumbs and mix until smooth.
• 10. Add another 4-5 cups of powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add water or milk until you get a smooth consistency.
• 11. Set aside about 3 1/2 cups of icing for the filling inside the cake and add chopped Oreos, if using.
• 12. Once cakes are cool, remove cake domes from top with a large serrated knife.
• 13. Place first layer of cake on cake plate. Spread 1/2 of the icing with the chopped Oreos on top in an even layer.
• 14. Add second layer of cake and add the rest of the of icing with chopped Oreos on top in an even layer.
• 15. Add final layer of cake on top and frost the outside of the cake with remaining frosting. Feel free to use my tutorial for how to frost a smooth cake.
• 16. To make the chocolate ganache, add the chocolate chips to a medium sized bowl (see my tips on making chocolate ganache).
• 17. Heat the heavy whipping cream just until it begins to boil, then pour it over the chocolate chips. Allow it to sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
• 18. Drizzle the chocolate ganache around the edge of the cake, then pour the remainder of the ganache on top of the cake and spread evenly. I like to use a squeeze bottle for drizzling around the edges.
• 9. Allow the ganache to firm up a bit, then pipe the remainder of the frosting around the top edge of the cake (see my tips on making a chocolate drip cake) and add an Oreo between each swirl. I used Ateco tip 847.
• 0. Sprinkle a few Oreo crumbs onto to the cake, if desired, then serve. Cake is best when well covered for 3-4 days.

CHOCOLATE LOVER'S DREAM CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350degrees. Generously spray a 12 cup fluted tube cake pan(bundt) with baking spray with flour. In a large bowl mix cake mix, chocolate milk, butter, eggs, sour cream and dry pudding mix with a spoon until well blended. Stir in the chocolate chips and then spoon the batter into the pan. The batter will be very thick.
• Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until the top springs back when touched lightly in the center. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Turn it out onto a heatproof serving platter or onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
• In a 3 quart saucepan heat the glaze ingredients over low heat. Stir frequently until the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is smooth. Drizzle the warm glaze over the cake. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE DREAM CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Line a 15"x10" pan with wax paper.
• Wisk together cocoa, sugar and boiling water.
• Cool to lukewarm.
• Prepare cake mix to pkg. directions, using the water and adding the cocoa mixture.
• Spread batter evenly in the pan.
• Bake 20 minutes or till top looks dry.
• Invert onto large rack.
• Remove pan and wax paper and let cool.
• In a medium bowl, dissolve coffee in milk.
• Add whip topping& pudding mixes.
• Beat on low speed till moistened, then high speed till soft peaks form.
• Chill 5 minutes.
• Cut cake crosswise into thirds, cover each with topping, then stack.
• (I'll probably skip the stacking and just frost& serve) Chill for 2 hours.

CHOCOLATE LOVERS DREAM CAKE

Steps:

• Mix the cake mix as normal, then mix in 1 bag of chocolate chips. Pour into 2 round 9" cake pans and bake as directed on package.
• When done, let cool for about an hour.
• When the cakes are cooling, mix the pudding and milk together till thickens. Place one of the cakes on a plate, and spread 1/2 of the pudding over the top and on the sides. Sprinkle the top with 1/2 the chocolate chips, place the other cake on top, and spread the remaining pudding on top and the sides. Sprinkle the rest of the chocolate chips on top and enjoy.

CHOCOLATE LOVER'S DREAM CAKE

Steps:

• 1. CAKE: Combine all dry ingredients and mix with wire whisk. Next add all wet ingredients and combine with a large spoon. Then using mixer blend really well for approximately 2 minutes.
• 2. Pour evenly into two baking pans and bake as usual. Oven temp of 350º for approximately 30 minutes. NOTE: to ensure even baking I always use two strips of terry cloth dampened, and then pinned around cake pans. This will help in eliminating that hump in the middle of your cake.
• 3. Removed from oven and cool about 5 minutes. I then wrap cakes well in saran wrap while cake is still hot as the steam creates more moisture in your cake. Either refrigerate or freeze cakes depending on when you need the cake. Do not frost cake till it's completely cooled.
• 4. ICING: Cream your butter and shortening together. Add flavoring and then gradually and with mixer on slow add sugar, one cup at a time. Scrape sides often to make sure it all gets mixed in thoroughly. Icing will appear dry then start adding your milk till it becomes of a spreading consistency. When frosting is spreadable, and cookies and stir to mix in by hand.
• 5. ASSEMBLY: Cut each layer in half. Spread oreo frosting on top of the first three layers.
• 6. Make the same frosting recipe again only difference is add 3/4 cup cocoa and do not mix in cookies. Use this frosting to frost whole outside of cake. Enjoy.

CHOCOLATE LOVER'S DREAM CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Generously grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening and lightly flour, or spray with baking spray with flour.
• In large bowl, mix cake mix, chocolate milk, butter, eggs, sour cream and dry pudding mix with spoon until well blended (batter will be very thick). Stir in 2 cups chocolate chips. Spoon into pan.
• Bake 56 to 64 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 10 minutes. Turn pan upside down onto cooling rack or heatproof serving plate; remove pan. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
• Place 1 cup chocolate chips in small heatproof bowl. In 1-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream to simmering; pour over chips. Let stand 5 minutes; stir until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cake. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips. Drizzle caramel topping over cake. Sprinkle with toffee bits and chopped candy. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan with a light coating of cooking spray. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until thoroughly combined.
• Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for about 20 minutes.
• Poke holes all over the cake.
• Place the condensed milk and 1/4 cup chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, whisking until smooth and combined.
• Pour chocolate mixture over the cake, using a rubber scraper to fill the holes.
• Chill cake in the fridge for an hour.
• To make the frosting, combine Cool Whip with cocoa powder. Spread whipped topping on top of the cake.
• Top cake with chocolate chips, chocolate shavings & drizzle with chocolate sauce. Let chill again for about 1 hour. Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE POKE COKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Make cake mix according to package directions and bake in a well-greased 9×13 pan according to package.
• Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes, then poke holes with a wooden spoon all over cake, about 1-inch apart.
• Pour the sweetened condensed milk and 3/4 of the chocolate sauce over the top of the cake and allow it to seep into the holes that were poked into the cake.
• Cover and refrigerate the cake overnight.
• Place the heavy whipping cream, cocoa powder and powder sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 4-5 minutes until stiff peaks form in the mixture and it holds it shape.
• Spread the chocolate topping over the cake. Drizzle the top with the remaining chocolate sauce. Then sprinkle with the chopped chocolate.
• Serve immediately and refrigerate leftovers.
• Enjoy!