National Chocolate Cake Day

Celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day with These Delicious Recipes!

Types of Chocolate Cake

• Chocolate Fudge Cake – This classic cake is made with cocoa powder, butter, and sour cream for an ultra-rich flavor. The result is a dense, fudgy cake that’s perfect for any special occasion!
• Chocolate Red Velvet Cake – For those who prefer something a little sweeter, this red velvet cake is made with cocoa powder and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. It’s sure to be a hit at any party!
• Black Forest Cake – A classic German dessert, the Black Forest Cake combines layers of moist dark chocolate sponge cake filled with whipped cream and cherries. It’s finished off with a decadent chocolate ganache frosting and more cherries on top.
• Flourless Chocolate Torte – If you’re looking for something gluten-free, the flourless torte is the perfect option. It’s made without any flour but features lots of eggs, butter, and bittersweet chocolate for an incredibly rich flavor.
• Mocha Chocolate Cake – This unique twist on the classic chocolate cake combines coffee and cocoa powder for an intense flavor combination that will leave your taste buds wanting more! Top it off with espresso whipped cream or mocha ganache frosting for an extra boost of flavor.

What Flavors Go Well With Chocolate Cake?

• Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting – The perfect balance between sweet strawberries and tangy cream cheese creates an irresistible topping that pairs perfectly with your favorite kind of chocolate cake!
• Caramel Frosting – Rich caramel adds sweetness as well as texture when paired with a moist dark chocolate sponge layer cake.
• Coconut Buttercream – Add texture and sweetness by using coconut flakes in your buttercream icing!
• Coffee Buttercream – For those who like their coffee strong, this recipe combines espresso powder and bittersweet cocoa powder for an intense coffee flavor that pairs perfectly with almost any type of dark chocolate cake.