{"id":11730,"date":"2023-04-04T14:02:31","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T14:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/04\/10-highly-reviewed-chocolate-cake-recipes-our-editors-love\/"},"modified":"2023-04-04T14:02:31","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T14:02:31","slug":"10-highly-reviewed-chocolate-cake-recipes-our-editors-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/04\/10-highly-reviewed-chocolate-cake-recipes-our-editors-love\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Highly Reviewed Chocolate Cake Recipes Our Editors Love"},"content":{"rendered":"


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If you grew up watching the 1996 classic Matilda<\/em> on repeat, then I\u2019d bet money that the Bruce Bogtrotter chocolate cake scene lives rent-free in your head. That impossibly rich, unmistakably chocolate cake plays a role greater than Bogtrotter himself\u2014sure, eating the whole cake probably led to a stomachache, but it was also an undeniable triumph for every student under Miss Trunchbull\u2019s rule. A symbol of defiance as much as it was one of resilience, this cake became the stuff of dreams for many a \u201890s baby, myself included.<\/p>\n

While I’ve yet to find a cake that perfectly replicates what I imagine this fictional sweet would taste like, I’ve sampled some damn fine cakes along the way, including the 10 listed below. Read on if you, too, have been on a lifelong search for a Bruce Bogtrotter cake lookalike (or if you’re just in the mood to bake something fun).<\/p>\n

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1. World\u2019s Best Chocolate Cake<\/a>
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Adapted from Sweet<\/em> by Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh, the cake itself comes together in a single bowl, making clean-up a breeze. Of course, there\u2019s also the \u201coptional\u201d chocolate ganache you could spread between layers and the espresso cinnamon mascarpone cream you could smother on top, which would technically up your dirty dish count…but it\u2019s so worth it.<\/p>\n

2. Chocolate Dump-It Cake<\/a>
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This easy-peasy confection comes from our very own Amanda Hesser, and with more than 400 glowing reviews, it\u2019s clear y\u2019all like it as much as she does. The secret to the cake\u2019s velvety texture? Sour cream.<\/p>\n

3. Chocolate-Carrot Snacking Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting<\/a>
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Carrot cake gets a chocolatey twist in this recipe from Jessie Sheehan. Finely grated carrots make for a super tender crumb, and of course, where there\u2019s carrot cake, there simply must<\/em> be cream cheese frosting.<\/p>\n

4. Crispy Chocolate Cake With Hazelnut & Sour Cream<\/a>
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No-fuss cooking (and baking) queen Alison Roman shares a recipe from her second cookbook, Nothing Fancy<\/em>, for a cake with a surprisingly crunchy exterior and nutty, dense interior. (Psst: Alison has even more<\/em> dessert recipes in her newest cookbook, Sweet Enough<\/a><\/em>.)<\/p>\n

5. Triple-Chocolate No-Bake Cheesecake<\/a>
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Can\u2019t choose your favorite kind of chocolate? Resident Erin McDowell has the cake you need. This no-bake cheesecake features bittersweet, milk, and white chocolate, all layered to form the perfect make-ahead-friendly dessert.<\/p>\n

6. Clementine Chocolate Lava Cakes<\/a>
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Eric Kim combines citrus and chocolate in this recipe for melty, single-serve lava cakes. This super speedy dessert (we\u2019re talkin\u2019 15 minutes, folks) is both dairy- and gluten-free if you forgo the optional ice cream topper.<\/p>\n

7. Dark Chocolate Malt Celebration Cake<\/a>
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Samantha Seneviratne’s celebration cake gets its signature flavor from malted milk powder, which is blended together with cream before it\u2019s added to the ultra-chocolatey batter. For a festive finish, she recommends adding plenty of sprinkles, and even has a pro tip for how to avoid getting them everywhere.<\/p>\n

8. Chocolate Cake with Cranberry Buttercream<\/a>
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This clever variation on Amanda\u2019s Dump-It Cake comes from our co-founder Merrill Stubbs. Here, she divides the cake batter between two pans and makes a zippy cranberry buttercream to slather on top.<\/p>\n

9. Fudgy, Flourless Instant Pot Chocolate Cake<\/a>
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This recipe from Jessie Sheehan invites us to embrace the Instant Pot for more than just savory cooking\u2014
\neveryone\u2019s favorite countertop appliance can bake, too! This silky one-bowl wonder gets its extra-velvety texture from the \u201cuniquely steamy environment\u201d created in the Instant Pot.<\/p>\n

10. Rick’s Birthday Cake<\/a>
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No cake list would be complete without a sheet-pan option, like this stunner from Rick Mart\u00ednez. That said, this is no ordinary sheet cake\u2014Rick takes this chocolatey situation to the next level with homemade chocolate buttercream and crushed malted milk balls sprinkled over top.<\/p>\n

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\nWhat’s your favorite chocolate cake recipe? Tell us in the comments below!<\/em>
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