{"id":30342,"date":"2020-05-21T02:00:12","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T06:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/?p=30342"},"modified":"2020-10-12T11:33:42","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T15:33:42","slug":"best-chocolate-cake-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/best-chocolate-cake-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"My Best Chocolate Cake Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Enjoy a slice of chocolate heaven with my best <strong>chocolate cake recipe<\/strong>! Moist, rich, and topped with fluffy <a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/chocolate-buttercream-frosting\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">chocolate buttercream frosting<\/a>, this decadent three layer cake is a guaranteed hit for birthdays, parties, or any dessert craving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Enjoy a slice of chocolate heaven with my best chocolate cake recipe! Moist, rich, and topped with fluffy chocolate buttercream frosting, this decadent three layer cake is a guaranteed hit for birthdays, parties, or any dessert craving.\" data-pin-title=\"Best Chocolate Cake Recipe | 3 Moist Layers With Chocolate Frosting!\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-7.jpeg\" alt=\"A frosted chocolate layer cake is topped with piped chocolate frosting, rainbow sprinkles and chocolate sauce. \" class=\"wp-image-143250\" title=\"This is my BEST chocolate cake recipe! A moist and easy chocolate cake topped with chocolate buttercream frosting + drizzled chocolate sauce.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-7.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-7-500x750.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-7-600x900.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-7-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-7-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-7-295x443.jpeg 295w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-7-300x450.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-7-335x502.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-7-768x1152.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why I Love This Layered Chocolate Cake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what dreams are made of. My easy homemade chocolate cake is layer after layer of chocolate fantasies, kicking your sweet tooth to the curb! Every bite has a deep flavor that&#8217;s irresistibly moist. But best yet, this recipe is so easy to make! Put the electric mixer away \u2013 all you need is a handheld whisk and a spoon! We\u2019re going to combine melted dark chocolate, butter, oil, and eggs and mix them together with simple dry ingredients for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Check out exactly what makes this cake the very best:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The homemade frosting:<\/strong> Use my recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/chocolate-buttercream-frosting\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">easy chocolate buttercream frosting<\/a> for this cake if you want a double dose of chocolate. It\u2019s a sweet and creamy mix of unsalted butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, salt, powdered sugar, and evaporated milk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Versatile:<\/strong> There are so many different ways you can customize this classic chocolate cake recipe. Scroll down to my tips and variations section for some ideas! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simple ingredients:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re an avid baker like me, there&#8217;s a pretty good chance you already have everything you need in your kitchen right now. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Super moist:<\/strong> We aren\u2019t using many tools, meaning we don\u2019t run the risk of over-mixing the batter (making the cake dry or dense). We\u2019re using heat to dissolve sugar into water, melting chocolate and butter into the mixture, then combining it all with oil, vanilla, and eggs. Since the batter is more wet than dry, we end up with a cake with double the moisture than an ordinary recipe!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Enjoy a slice of chocolate heaven with my best chocolate cake recipe! Moist, rich, and topped with fluffy chocolate buttercream frosting, this decadent three layer cake is a guaranteed hit for birthdays, parties, or any dessert craving.\" data-pin-title=\"Best Chocolate Cake Recipe | 3 Moist Layers With Chocolate Frosting!\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-Ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"The ingredients for chocolate cake recipe in order from top to bottom: water, dark chocolate, vanilla, oil, eggs, granulated sugar, all purpose flour, butter, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt. \" class=\"wp-image-143253\" title=\"This is my BEST chocolate cake recipe! A moist and easy chocolate cake topped with chocolate buttercream frosting + drizzled chocolate sauce.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-Ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-Ingredients-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-Ingredients-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-Ingredients-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-Ingredients-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-Ingredients-295x443.jpg 295w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-Ingredients-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-Ingredients-335x502.jpg 335w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-Ingredients-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This layered chocolate cake comes together with simple baking staples. <strong><strong>Scroll down to the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and exact amounts!<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>All Purpose Flour:<\/strong> The best way to measure flour is to spoon it into a measuring cup, then use a butter knife to level it. If you dunk the cup straight into a bag of flour, you end up packing the flour in there. Packed flour is too much flour! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Baking Powder and Baking Soda:<\/strong> Make sure that neither of these ingredients are expired. Double check the dates on each container before using. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dark Chocolate:<\/strong> I don&#8217;t recommend swapping this with milk or semisweet chocolate. Dark chocolate is needed to create the richest flavor that balances the sugary sweetness. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eggs:<\/strong> Use room temperature eggs to help the cake rise better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Enjoy a slice of chocolate heaven with my best chocolate cake recipe! Moist, rich, and topped with fluffy chocolate buttercream frosting, this decadent three layer cake is a guaranteed hit for birthdays, parties, or any dessert craving.\" data-pin-title=\"Best Chocolate Cake Recipe | 3 Moist Layers With Chocolate Frosting!\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-9.jpeg\" alt=\"Piped chocolate frosting on a cake is decorated with rainbow sprinkles and drizzles of chocolate sauce. \" class=\"wp-image-143252\" title=\"This is my BEST chocolate cake recipe! A moist and easy chocolate cake topped with chocolate buttercream frosting + drizzled chocolate sauce.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-9.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-9-500x750.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-9-600x900.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-9-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-9-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-9-295x443.jpeg 295w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-9-300x450.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-9-335x502.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-9-768x1152.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Layered Chocolate Cake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The only hard part is letting the cake take time to cool before you frost it! <strong><strong>Below is a quick recipe overview, but please&nbsp;scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full instructions<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>and to watch the step-by-step video.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"143244\" data-pin-description=\"Enjoy a slice of chocolate heaven with my best chocolate cake recipe! Moist, rich, and topped with fluffy chocolate buttercream frosting, this decadent three layer cake is a guaranteed hit for birthdays, parties, or any dessert craving.\" data-pin-title=\"Best Chocolate Cake Recipe | 3 Moist Layers With Chocolate Frosting!\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-2-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate, eggs and oil are melting together in a saucepan. \" class=\"wp-image-143244\" title=\"This is my BEST chocolate cake recipe! A moist and easy chocolate cake topped with chocolate buttercream frosting + drizzled chocolate sauce.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Combine the wet ingredients.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"143245\" data-pin-description=\"Enjoy a slice of chocolate heaven with my best chocolate cake recipe! Moist, rich, and topped with fluffy chocolate buttercream frosting, this decadent three layer cake is a guaranteed hit for birthdays, parties, or any dessert craving.\" data-pin-title=\"Best Chocolate Cake Recipe | 3 Moist Layers With Chocolate Frosting!\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-3-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"Dry ingredients have been added to the saucepan. \" class=\"wp-image-143245\" title=\"This is my BEST chocolate cake recipe! A moist and easy chocolate cake topped with chocolate buttercream frosting + drizzled chocolate sauce.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-3-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Add the dry ingredients.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Combine liquid ingredients:<\/strong> Whisk together the dry ingredients and set aside. Then, combine water and sugar on your stovetop and bring to melt the sugar. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate and butter until melted. Whisk in the oil and vanilla. Beat in the eggs quickly so they don&#8217;t cook!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add dry ingredients:<\/strong> Whisk in the dry ingredients until smooth. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"143246\" data-pin-description=\"Enjoy a slice of chocolate heaven with my best chocolate cake recipe! Moist, rich, and topped with fluffy chocolate buttercream frosting, this decadent three layer cake is a guaranteed hit for birthdays, parties, or any dessert craving.\" data-pin-title=\"Best Chocolate Cake Recipe | 3 Moist Layers With Chocolate Frosting!\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-4-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"Three cake pans are filled with chocolate cake batter. \" class=\"wp-image-143246\" title=\"This is my BEST chocolate cake recipe! A moist and easy chocolate cake topped with chocolate buttercream frosting + drizzled chocolate sauce.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-4-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Bake the cake layers.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"143247\" data-pin-description=\"Enjoy a slice of chocolate heaven with my best chocolate cake recipe! Moist, rich, and topped with fluffy chocolate buttercream frosting, this decadent three layer cake is a guaranteed hit for birthdays, parties, or any dessert craving.\" data-pin-title=\"Best Chocolate Cake Recipe | 3 Moist Layers With Chocolate Frosting!\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-5-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"Rich chocolate frosting is being spread over a layer of chocolate cake. \" class=\"wp-image-143247\" title=\"This is my BEST chocolate cake recipe! A moist and easy chocolate cake topped with chocolate buttercream frosting + drizzled chocolate sauce.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-5-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-5-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Frost the cake.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bake: <\/strong>Divide the chocolate cake batter evenly between three prepared pans and bake. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frost:<\/strong> Once the cake layers are totally cooled to room temperature, frost with chocolate buttercream. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Enjoy a slice of chocolate heaven with my best chocolate cake recipe! Moist, rich, and topped with fluffy chocolate buttercream frosting, this decadent three layer cake is a guaranteed hit for birthdays, parties, or any dessert craving.\" data-pin-title=\"Best Chocolate Cake Recipe | 3 Moist Layers With Chocolate Frosting!\" src=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-6.jpeg\" alt=\"A whole chocolate layer cake is topped with swirls of frosting, drizzled of chocolate sauce and plenty of colorful rainbow sprinkles. \" class=\"wp-image-143248\" title=\"This is my BEST chocolate cake recipe! A moist and easy chocolate cake topped with chocolate buttercream frosting + drizzled chocolate sauce.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-6.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-6-500x750.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-6-600x900.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-6-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-6-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-6-295x443.jpeg 295w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-6-300x450.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-6-335x502.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe-6-768x1152.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chef&#8217;s Tips <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose good quality ingredients:<\/strong> Use a high-quality cocoa powder and dark chocolate for the best tasting cake.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Let the cake cool:<\/strong> Let the cake cool completely before decorating, otherwise, the icing will melt. The cake layers can be made a day before adding the frosting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevent the cake from sticking:<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking for extra protection in your cake pans, flour the edges of each pan after you\u2019ve buttered them and\/or add a circle of parchment paper to the bottom. There\u2019s will guarantee your cake will not stick!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Let it sit in the fridge:<\/strong> After you\u2019ve finished decorating the cake, allow it to set in the fridge for at least 1 hour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variations to Try<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gluten-free chocolate cake: <\/strong>Use the same amount of a gluten-free flour blend instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dairy-free chocolate cake: <\/strong>You\u2019re in luck! This cake is naturally dairy-free, as high-quality dark chocolate and cocoa powder both contain no dairy.&nbsp;You will need to use a different&nbsp;frosting recipe or sub the&nbsp;evaporated&nbsp;milk for coconut milk.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No eggs: <\/strong>Yes, it can be done! Check out my recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/chocolate-mayonnaise-cake\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">chocolate mayonnaise cake<\/a> where I substituted oil and raw eggs for mayo. Alternatively, leave the eggs out of this recipe and replace them with \u00bc cup of plain yogurt. It\u2019s not exactly the same, but will work in a pinch!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Espresso powder: <\/strong>Adding 2 teaspoons of espresso powder to the dry ingredients will only enhance the chocolate flavor and NOT make the cake taste like coffee. Or, add a couple of tablespoons of espresso powder for a chocolate coffee cake!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peanut butter frosting: <\/strong>Add a nutty flavor by using my <a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/chocolate-and-peanut-butter-dream-cake\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">peanut butter frosting<\/a> instead of chocolate buttercream!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-30353\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"30353\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-tnc-recipe-save-this\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"async\" data-noptimize=\"1\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"\/\/scripts.mediavine.com\/tags\/the-novice-chef.js\"><\/script>\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" 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You will enjoy bite after bite of this moist chocolate cake! <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-left-right wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #f4f4f4;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #f4f4f4;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #f4f4f4;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #f4f4f4;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Additional Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #f4f4f4;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hour<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">35<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-30353-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-30353-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"30353\" data-servings=\"12\" style=\"--wprm-list-checkbox-left-position: 6px;--wprm-list-checkbox-top-position: 4px;\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Chocolate Cake<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;cups&#032;all purpose flour\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all purpose flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bc&#032;cup&#032;cocoa powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cocoa powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;baking powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;baking soda\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;cups&#032;water\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;cups&#032;granulated sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;5&#032;oz&#032;dark chocolate,&#032;chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dark chocolate<\/span>,&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;6&#032;tablespoons&#032;unsalted butter\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons&#032;vegetable oil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vegetable oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" 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style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Butter three 8 inch round cake pans and line the bottom with a round piece of parchment paper cut to fit the bottom of your cake pans. (This ensures your cake does not stick.) Set aside.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-30353-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-30353-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and add chocolate and butter, stirring occasionally, until melted.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-30353-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Whisk in vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Quickly beat in eggs (do this quickly so they don\u2019t cook) into the chocolate mixture until combined. Whisk in dry ingredients, until smooth.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-30353-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 20 to 23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-30353-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Let cakes cool in pans until cool to the touch \u2013 then frost as desired!<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-10\" style=\"--wprm-layout-container-background-color: #f4cdc1;\">\n<p class=\"wprm-text wprm-block-text-light-bold\">\u2b50\ufe0f Tried this recipe? Leave a <a href=\"#comments\">comment and rating<\/a>! It only takes a minute and helps support our family-run blog. \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-30353-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Storing:<\/strong> Cover the cake with a lid or plastic wrap and keep it in your fridge. It should stay fresh for up to 3 days.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Freezing:<\/strong> Bake the cake layers as normal, wrap them individually in plastic wrap once cooled, and freeze for up to 3 months. A frosted cake will last just as long when kept covered in the freezer. To thaw, leave it in the fridge overnight and serve cold.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Make ahead frosting:<\/strong> Chocolate buttercream can be made up to 4 days in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge, then let it sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours before using. You can also freeze the buttercream for up to 3 months.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-30353\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Video<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\"><div id=\"z7scp4nk6udz9pvqznxv\"><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/video.mediavine.com\/videos\/z7scp4nk6udz9pvqznxv.js\" async data-noptimize><\/script><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-30353-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-internal-container wprm-internal-container-nutrition\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">serving<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">377<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: 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class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">509<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #4a4a4a\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">41<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 18px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-footer-meta\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-label\">&copy; <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Jessica &#8211; The Novice Chef<\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline 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Dessert Recipes <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>My chocolate <a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/chocolate-french-silk-pie\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">french silk pie recipe<\/a> is so easy to make &#8211; no raw eggs required. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My easy <a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/easy-black-forest-cake-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">black forest cake<\/a> recipe uses cake mix, pudding mix, Cool Whip, and cherry pie filling. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homemade <a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/homemade-brownie-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">brownies<\/a> are made in just one bowl and taste so much better than box mixes! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flourless <a href=\"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/flourless-chocolate-fudge-marshmallow-cookies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">chocolate marshmallow cookies<\/a> 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Moist, rich, and topped with fluffy chocolate buttercream frosting, this decadent three layer cake is a guaranteed hit for birthdays, parties, or any dessert craving. Why I Love This Layered Chocolate Cake This is what dreams are made of. 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