Hi all

Just wondering if anyone has a fav choc cake recipe that they have found that is fool/idiot proof ... each of the ones I have tried aren't consistently good... could be the chef!... anyways... need one that is made from scratch and doesn't include packet mixes etc (unless they are available in Australia)

Thanks for any help

Fi

I've found Toba Garrett's to be my new favorite, very fudgy...

I have just posted a recipe for my favorite chocolate cake. You can make variations with it by using strong coffee in place of the boiling water or add other flavoring such as cinnamon. It's very versatile and freezes well.

Michele

This is may all-time favorite chocolate cake recipe. It uses a lot of natural (not dutch processed cocoa powder) which is a bit pricey, but its worth it. This cake is great, I've never had it fail.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/recipe_views/views/101275

this is the only chocolate recipe i'll use. everyone Raves about it. it is dense and moist and yummy : ) .... you can't screw it up, I PROMISE! and it is soooo easy to make.


INGREDIENTS:

* 2 cups white sugar
* 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 eggs
* 1 cup milk
* 1/2 cup vegetable oil
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 1 cup boiling water

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two nine inch round pans.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla, mix for 2 minutes on medium speed of mixer. Stir in the boiling water last. Batter will be thin. Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until the cake tests done with a toothpick.

Thanks so much guys!! If I get energetic enough I might just make each one of these cakes!!

Thanks again.

Fi

mine is simular to redsoxgirl...I use the recipe on the back of the hersheys cocoa box, I swear it is the best chocolate cake I ever had. I just brought one into work, and everyone raved!

Im so glad someone asked this.. I too was thinking about making a cake from scratch... I need a good frosting recipe.. Something that does not have shortening in it and something I can decorate with... Oh yeah, any suggestions on what filling will go good with chocolate cake and chocolate frosting, other than well chocolate??

thanks for these recipes i have never tried to do cake from scratch since i am scared of messing up. May be i will give a try

Peanut butter filling is THE BEST with a chocolate cake/chocolate frosting combo. Nutella (choc. hazelnut) is really good, too. Something coffee- or mocha-flavored would be delish. Caramel sounds yummy . . . Uh, oh, starting to drool here . . . (By the way, I love the Hershey's Syrup Frosting from this site.)

My favourite recipe is on this site by boonenati:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2270-11-Chocolate-Buttercake-by-Nati.html

It is moist and light and fantastic with chocolate and cinnamon frosting. Top with strawberries and it is positively divine (and fattening). mmhhmm!!!

Butterscotch frosting/filling will go with chocolate cake. There is a recipe here on CC for butterscotch frosting. I might try it this weekend, my DH was requesting it.

once you go scratch you'll never go batch .....
heheheh sorry just had to
I love the taste of scratch cakes.
Thanks for the recipes I'll have to try them

oops I fogot to tell you
I have tried the fudge layer cake recipe from this site
it is very good!

Reading these recipes is killing my diet! I'm drooling on my keyboard.

redsoxgirl

I tried the recipe today.. OH MY It was wonderful!! My husband said that this was the best cake he's had in awhile!!!! I've made over 100.. and he's just now saying he loves the taste?

LOL that's ok.. Yours was great!!!

I've always love the Hershey Chocolate recipe...

The "Best Ever Chocolate Cake"...

The batter is somewhat runny, but that's how it supposeto come out.
But the taste is fabulous.. I think that is idiot proof !!