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Whether you frost it or not, or make it fruity, flourless, boozy, or glossy — a chocolate cake is a rich indulgence that makes any occasion feel that much more special. Here are five of our favorite ways to make chocolate cake.
Chocolate Kahlua Cake
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A kick of Kahlua takes this cake to the next level. Spruce up a box of devil's food cake mix with coffee, liqueur, sour cream, and more. Who reads directions anyway? Breaking the rules has never tasted so good.
Red Wine Chocolate Snack Cake
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Cabernet Sauvignon adds fruity notes that brighten this chocolate cake, which is great for a midday snack or casual dessert. Culinary director Justin Chapple from Food & Wine utilizes a sauce and stew enricher as the star of the show in this single layer cake.
German Double Chocolate Bundt Cake
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Treat yourself to a deliciously decadent slice of German Double Chocolate Bundt Cake. Greg Lofts from Martha Stewart Living shows us his easy-to-follow recipe for the perfect dessert to share (or keep to yourself).
Buttermilk-Chocolate Cake with Swiss Meringue Buttercream
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Not your average chocolate cake. This recipe calls for cake flour and buttermilk to produce a tender crumb, while the frosting is a Swiss meringue buttercream. This means that not only is it extra fluffy and light, but has notes of almond and vanilla. This Southern Living recipe is anything but ordinary.
Warm Chocolate Cakes with Apricot Cognac Sauce
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Food & Wine introduces individual flourless chocolate cakes with a cognac-apricot glaze on top. This gluten-free treat is perfect for those with dietary restrictions, but trust us when we say you won't feel restricted with the flavor this cake has goin' on! It's easy, yet elegant.
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