According to Maryrose Wood, “If it were easy to resist, it would not be called chocolate cake.” We think that it sums up the chocolate cake completely. There is something divine, and intensely attractive about these cakes. 

The strong flavors, the beautifully-designed textures, and the luscious taste, that just melts into your mouth. You are not content with just one bite and are tempted to finish the whole cake by yourself. 

We can’t blame you for that. 

3 Cakes for Every Chocolate Lover

If you love chocolates (which we are sure you do), then these chocolate cake recipes are a must-have this year. The recipes are simple & easy. You can try them anytime you want to. Besides, it could also be a fun weekend activity that you & kids can try on a long & slow Saturday afternoon. 

The cake does not fail to excite you with its irresistible aroma & taste. The delicious cake can be a crowd-puller on any given day. Be it somebody’s birthday, your anniversary or just a desire to have something delicious & tasty. 

1. Chocolate Pound Cake

The chocolate pound cake is a pound patty that has chocolate. It is a patty prepared with the help of four ingredients that are flour, butter, eggs, and sugar. 

You can bake them using the traditional loaf pan. You can serve them using powdered sugar, coating, icing, and so even chocolate glaze. 

Here is the chocolate pound cake recipe.

Ingredients:

• 70 gm all-purpose flour
• 30gm Cadbury Cocoa Powder 
• 1 ½ tsp Baking Powder
• 100gm Brown Sugar (powdered)
• 100gm Butter
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 50gm Cadbury Dairy Milk
• 100gm Eggs (2-3 large eggs)

Preparation: 

1. You need to take a sieve, and then pass all the dry ingredients into it. 
2. Then you have to collect all the passed ingredients into a medium-sized bowl. 
3. Now, add some butter and the sugar.
4. You have to whisk the contents until they become nice & creamy. You can use a beater or whisker as that is more easier. 
5. Then add some vanilla extract and the beaten eggs to the contents in the bowl. 
6. You can again whisk everything until you are able to get a smooth mixture. 
7. Now, it is time to add the choco. You are going to do that by melting it first. You can use the microwave to do that or place the choco in a small bowl, and then place that over an idli steamer. 
8. The choco can be added to the contents and whisked again. 
9. Take the dry ingredients, and then gently add them to the batter. 
10. You have to do this part slowly, and not hurry up. We want the entire content to be mixed properly.
11. Take a medium pan, and grease it using some butter. 
12. You need to then line it using baking paper. 
13. You need to place it inside a preheated oven that is at 180°C.
14. You have to pour the batter inside the pan and ensure that the batter is nicely settled inside the pan.
15. Now, bake for 35 minutes. You may want to add some hot water to the tray inside the oven.
16. After 30 minutes, you may use a pick to check if it is baked. When the pick comes out clean, that means, your cake is done. 
17. Allow it to cool, and place it on a plate, and cut it into pieces. 
18. Now it is time to eat.

2. Chocolate Plum Cake

Our next recipe is the chocolate plum cake. If you love plums, then you can make it somewhat chocolatey, and improve the taste. Anything taste delicious with chocolate. Here is our simple chocolate plum cake recipe. 

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp Dried Cranberries
• ½ cup Orange juice
• 2 tbsp Soft dates
• 2 tbsp Dried Apricots
• 2 tbsp Raisins
• ½ tsp Cinnamon powder
• ¼ tsp Clove powder
• ½ tsp Green cardamom powder
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
• 2 tsp Coffee powder
• 2 tbsp Brandy
• ¾ cup Refined Flour
• 3 nos Eggs
• 2 tbsp Chopped Walnuts
• 2 tbsp Chopped Almonds
• 2 tbsp Chopped cashew
• 1 packet of Cadbury Gems
• 1 tbsp Cadbury Cocoa Powder
• 1 tbsp Orange Zest
• ⅞ cup Butter
• 1 cup Sugar

Preparation: 

1. Take a bowl.
2. Add the dry ingredients to it which are raisins, the dried apricots, dates, and dried cranberries.
3. You can pour in the water, brandy, and orange juice to the bowl. 
4. Mix them well.
5. Set aside for a few hours.
6. Take another bowl, and add almonds, walnuts, and cashews.
7. You need to pour the refined flour and mix well.
8. You need to add coffee powder, refined flour, cardamom powder, and clove powder.
9. Mix them well.
10. Add cinnamon powder, orange zest, Cadbury cocoa powder, and baking powder.
11. Take another bowl, and add the cream butter and sugar. 
12. Mix them well, and then add eggs and vanilla essence.
13. Mix the above contents.
14. Pour the soaked fruits into the contents, and mix well.
15. Now add the dry ingredients to the bowl.
16. Mix it well. 
17. To that you can add dry ingredients and mix well.
18. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celcius.
19. Pour the batter into the baking pan. 
20. You can place the gems on top of the batter.
21. You have to bake it for 30-35 minutes.
22. Use a pick to see if it is done. 
23. Then cut and serve.

3. Chocolate Truffle Cake

Our next recipe is that of the chocolate truffle cake.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups hot water 472 mL
• 1 and 1/2 cups + 2 tbsp cocoa powder 157 grams
• 3 cups cake flour 330 grams
• 2 and 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed 488 grams
• 1 cup granulated sugar 206 grams
• 3 tsp baking soda
• 1 and 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp espresso powder
• 1 and 1/2 cups full-fat sour cream, at room temperature 360 grams
• 1/4 cup milk 60 mL
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil 106 mL
• 1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• For the Milk Chocolate Buttercream
• 12 ounces milk chocolate use good-quality baking bars, not chocolate chips
• 1 and 1/2 cups salted butter 3 sticks, 24 tbsp, or 339 grams
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• pinch of salt to taste
• 12 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature 170 grams
• For the Chocolate Drip:
• 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped 113 grams
• 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 ounces, 118 mL
• 1-2 tsp vegetable oil
• For the Chocolate Truffles
• 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 8 ounces heavy cream
• chopped nuts, cocoa powder, or more melted chocolate, for dipping/rolling

Preparation:

• You need to preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celcius. 
• For the cake, you need to take a bowl, add the hot water, add some cocoa powder, and whisk.
• Use another bowl, and add all the dry ingredients.
• Now, for the cake layers. Take two to three pans. This depends on how many layers you want. 
• You can place the batter on them and bake them. 
• For the frosting, you need to take a mixing bowl and melt the chocolate. To do that, you need to add butter and mix well. The powdered sugar can be added to them. 
• You need to place the cake layers one by one. 
• Add some frosting to it, completely. Likewise, do the same for the second & third if you want to have 3 layers. The more the layers, the merrier. Use a spatula or large spoon to do that. 
• The frosting has to be nice & thick so that it can be applied on the cake evenly & in a balanced manner. 
• For the truffle, you have to take finely chopped choco and place it into a microwave. Take a pan, and heat some heavy cream, and then pour the chocolate over it. You have to then mix the contents well. It should become in the form of a ganache. Allow it to cool down in the refrigerator. Use a plastic wrap, and then ensure that the surface doesn’t dry out.
• The cake needs to be placed inside the refrigerator for a few hours to cool. 

Conclusion 

We hope that you will prepare the above chocolate cake recipes this week, or even today if you can. We can assure you that they will taste divine indeed. These cakes can add some spark to your celebrations.