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Melt & Mix Chocolate Cake


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Ingredients

12 portion(s)

Cake

  • 100 g Butter
  • 250 g Milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 460 g sugar, (OMG!!!)
  • 290 g plain flour
  • 65 g cocoa
  • 1.5 teaspoons bi-carb
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 230 g Boiling water

Frosting

  • 200 g icing sugar
  • 75 g Butter, at room temp
  • 30 g cocoa
  • 150 g cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Paste
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Recipe's preparation

    Cake
  1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C.  (My oven runs a bit cool so I cooked on 190°C)

    Grease up 2 x 20cm cake pans.  (I used 2 x rectangle pyrex dishes about 15 x 20cm) OR 1 x large pan.

    Melt butter for 1 min / 60°C / speed 2 or until completely melted.

    Add milk, eggs & vanilla extract.  Mix 3 seconds / speed 3.

    Add remaining cake ingredients - EXCEPT water.  Mix 20 seconds / speed 4.  Mix will be THICK.

    Add boiling water.  Mix 10 seconds / speed 4.  Scrape sides & bottom of bowl - cake was thick, so make sure you get anything that's been stuck on the bowl.

    Mix 10 seconds / speed 4.

    Pour into oiled pans and cook 45 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.

    Leave in pan 10 minutes, then carefully turn out and allow to cool completely before icing.

     

  2. Frosting
  3. Add icing sugar, butter, cocoa & vanilla to the bowl.

    Mix 5 seconds / speed 6, or until mixture comes together.

    Add cubed cream cheese and mix speed 7 / 10 - 15 seconds, or until combined and motor takes off!

    Put in butterfly and mix 2 minutes / speed 4.

    Ice cakes as required and decorate!

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  • So delicious! I made this three times last week...

    Submitted by TheTammyB on 12. May 2023 - 09:46.

    So delicious! I made this three times last week alone! 2 birthday cakes and a batch of cupcakes for the coronation. Makes 24 cupcakes at least. I use the standard buttercream recipe from cookidoo but should try this one. The last cake I made I did a layer of caramel (I used the Millionaires Shortbread with a Twist caramel recipe from Cookidoo) between the layers and it was AMAZING!!

    We were still eating the cupcakes almost 4 days later and they were stil delicous and moist. Perfect chocolate cake!

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  • Would this cake be suitable to stack and make into...

    Submitted by Lynette Fry on 5. January 2022 - 09:09.

    Would this cake be suitable to stack and make into a drip cake with buttercream layers? Or too moist/dense and will squash buttercream?

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  • this was the best choc cake i've made in the...

    Submitted by kait24 on 21. July 2021 - 18:38.

    this was the best choc cake i've made in the thermo so light, fluffy and moist!!

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  • This is my go to chocolate cake as it is so moist...

    Submitted by marzifairy on 28. March 2021 - 21:44.

    This is my go to chocolate cake as it is so moist and serves many people, which is great for a birthday cake. I tried a dairy-free option due to someone's dietary requirements and it turned out just as great! I used dairy-free butter and rice milk as substitutes and then made a dairy-free buttercream for the icing (using same substitutions) and the cake was a hit. Thanks for such a no-fail recipe!

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  • I agree with everyone else a perfect & delicious...

    Submitted by Wongo on 19. January 2021 - 15:13.

    I agree with everyone else a perfect & delicious cake. Very easy. I left all the ingredients as they were & found it sweet but not overly. Definitely will be a winner at family dinner tonight. Thank you for adding this recipe for us all to enjoy 😊

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  • Amazing! I cut sugar back to 350g

    Submitted by leah79 on 14. September 2020 - 21:19.

    Amazing! I cut sugar back to 350g

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  • My whole family loves this cake. It is so moist...

    Submitted by sd77 on 30. July 2020 - 19:20.

    My whole family loves this cake. It is so moist and has a great chocolatey flavour. We do reduce sugar to 360grams and tastes great. We make this every couple of weeks for school and work lunches.

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  • gncdaly@bigpond.com: did you line the bundt tin?...

    Submitted by ReeRuss on 9. July 2020 - 15:45.

    gncdaly@bigpond.com: did you line the bundt tin? Did it stick?

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  • Very moist and delicious cake - I also used 400g...

    Submitted by eillekmic on 16. June 2020 - 22:06.

    Very moist and delicious cake - I also used 400g sugar

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  • Lovely cake. i only used 320g of sugar as i knew...

    Submitted by a sprig of this on 21. May 2020 - 08:49.

    Lovely cake. i only used 320g of sugar as i knew the icing would be sweet (used a diff icing recipe) so whilst the cake itself wasn't that sweet it was balanced by the icing.

    I used a 22cm pan and it didn't rise evenly so cut the top off. Next time will use two smaller ones (just didn't have two the same size that were smaller)

    Thanks for sharing the recipe, will def use again

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  • I made this today for the first time and it is an...

    Submitted by gncdaly@bigpond.com on 20. May 2020 - 15:13.

    I made this today for the first time and it is an amazing cake. I cooked it in a large bundt tin and it's such an impressive cake, it cooked perfectly in the 45 minute cooking time, rising above the tin. I have now iced it and it has made a fabulous birthday cake with the icing being so smooth and shiny. It looks divine! Thank you for sharing the recipe. Absolutely delighted tmrc_emoticons.-)

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  • Perfect every time

    Submitted by deb.roll on 10. April 2020 - 12:57.

    Perfect every time

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  • What a beautiful moist cake this will be my go to...

    Submitted by Tracey63 on 28. February 2020 - 08:01.

    What a beautiful moist cake this will be my go to cake from now on. Only added 360g of sugar.

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  • I have tried a lot of cake and icing recipes and...

    Submitted by kdavie on 30. January 2020 - 21:55.

    Love I have tried a lot of cake and icing recipes and this by far is the best one. I have finally found my "go to" recipe. My mixture was really runny, so I'm not sure what I did wrong. Regardless, it worked out perfectly and looks identical to the picture. Thank-you so much for sharing!

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  • Nicest chocolate cake recipe that I've made -...

    Submitted by ainsliejane on 28. January 2020 - 13:37.

    Nicest chocolate cake recipe that I've made - people always think it's one of the store bought mudcakes - love that it makes such a large amount. Never much left however for morning tea snacks as always devoured

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  • Nice and moist. Really enjoyed it.

    Submitted by amii83 on 1. January 2020 - 12:17.

    Nice and moist. Really enjoyed it.

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  • So delicious and so easy to make. I only used 300g...

    Submitted by Tracey63 on 1. July 2019 - 22:12.

    So delicious and so easy to make. I only used 300g of sugar.

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  • Incredibly delicious. This is a superb recipe. So...

    Submitted by 2muchclutter on 29. June 2019 - 19:19.

    Incredibly delicious. This is a superb recipe. So moist. And it's cheap to make having no real chocolate required. This will be made again and again. Thanks for the recipe pkwilly.

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  • Yummy... Nice moist cake....

    Submitted by Tonyandcath on 17. March 2019 - 17:23.

    Yummy... Nice moist cake.
    Followed some others suggestions:
    I cut back on cocoa powder (if using home brand) and also cut sugar back to 420g.
    Makes a large cake or 2 cakes (which I love)
    our family favourite 😀

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  • Chose to give this cake a go for my daughters...

    Submitted by krystiefalconer on 20. November 2018 - 15:54.

    Chose to give this cake a go for my daughters birthday cake, it was amazing and I got lots of lovely comments. Nice and moist! About to make it again, will definitely be a regular here

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  • Love this .. have bake it a number of times

    Submitted by wee_christina on 1. August 2018 - 17:26.

    Love this .. have bake it a number of times

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  • my absolute go-to chocolate cake recipe! Yes,...

    Submitted by PillowMINT on 15. June 2018 - 10:40.

    my absolute go-to chocolate cake recipe! Yes, there is a lot of sugar, but its chocolate cake - not an every day occurance but a really lovely indulgent treat for special occasions! Never fails to impress!

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  • Delicious! Brought the sugar down to 400g. The...

    Submitted by maplegoh on 23. March 2018 - 18:20.

    Delicious! Brought the sugar down to 400g. The cake cracked a lot on the top though so I wonder if it would be better off doing a lower temp or fan baking? I notice another commenter said hers turned out nice and flat!

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  • Great moist cake but heaps of sugar.

    Submitted by Cleggy on 8. January 2018 - 21:06.

    Great moist cake but heaps of sugar.

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  • I've just placed mine into the oven Fingers...

    Submitted by elizabeth_julia78@yahoo.com.au on 4. October 2017 - 17:31.

    I've just placed mine into the oven Cooking 7 Fingers crossed they turn out! I didn't add the cocoa as my son doesnt like chocolate cake (i know, crazy!!) but it wasnt thick as mentioned in the recipe; it was quiet runny. I'm sure with all that sugar though it will be yummy!! WinkParty

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  • We loved it. Big hit for birthday parties!! Made...

    Submitted by Vickyd2014 on 20. August 2017 - 08:30.

    We loved it. Big hit for birthday parties!! Made it 2 days prior and it was still a moist cake.

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  • Delicious

    Submitted by Heather A on 8. June 2017 - 08:17.

    Delicious!!

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  • I made the cake per recipe but whipped cream to...

    Submitted by Bel-1981 on 28. May 2017 - 17:52.

    I made the cake per recipe but whipped cream to top it. Great cake, will make again

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  • Best chocolate cake I make in a baking dish cook...

    Submitted by Hello2jen on 24. April 2017 - 12:17.

    Best chocolate cake! I make in a baking dish, cook for around 45 mins. I use the chocolate icing recipe also on this site, as I prefer an icing that doesn't stay soft

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  • Best chocolate cake I make in a baking dish cook...

    Submitted by Hello2jen on 24. April 2017 - 12:16.

    Best chocolate cake! I make in a baking dish, cook for around 45 mins. I use the chocolate icing recipe also on this site, as I prefer an icing that doesn't stay soft

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  • Beautiful cake although an incredible amount of...

    Submitted by Hello2jen on 19. April 2017 - 16:22.

    Beautiful cake although an incredible amount of sugar in it! I cook in a square tin for 1 hour, then use the chocolate icing from this site as I like an icing that sets.

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  • Beautiful cake although an incredible amount of...

    Submitted by Hello2jen on 19. April 2017 - 16:20.

    Beautiful cake although an incredible amount of sugar in it! I cook in a square tin for 1 hour, then use the chocolate icing from this site as I like an icing that sets.

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  • Beautiful cake although an incredible amount of...

    Submitted by Hello2jen on 19. April 2017 - 16:20.

    Beautiful cake although an incredible amount of sugar in it! I cook in a square tin for 1 hour, then use the chocolate icing from this site as I like an icing that sets.

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  • Beautiful cake although an incredible amount of...

    Submitted by Hello2jen on 19. April 2017 - 16:20.

    Beautiful cake although an incredible amount of sugar in it! I cook in a square tin for 1 hour, then use the chocolate icing from this site as I like an icing that sets.

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  • Hi SuziQ1804...I personally

    Submitted by pkwilly on 23. August 2016 - 16:25.

    Hi SuziQ1804...I personally wouldn't make it more than a day ahead, but I think it will stay fresh for 2 - 3 days...why not freeze it?

     

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  • How many days ahead would you

    Submitted by SuziQ1804 on 22. August 2016 - 21:57.

    How many days ahead would you recommend making this? I think I've found my son's birthday cake!!!

     

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  • Lovely moist dense cake. We

    Submitted by Winning1 on 20. July 2016 - 17:12.

    Lovely moist dense cake. We couldn't wait until it fully cooled to try it and it was almost like pudding when warm. 

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  • OMG this is the best

    Submitted by Demid on 13. June 2016 - 22:37.

    OMG this is the best chocolate cake I have ever made! 

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  • I love this cake so easy and

    Submitted by Lewismacy on 4. June 2016 - 10:42.

    I love this cake so easy and super yummy. I even halved the sugar as I ran out and still perfect. Thank you for sharing your delicious cake.

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  • I make this into cupcakes all

    Submitted by Boulangerie on 22. March 2016 - 15:25.

    I make this into cupcakes all the time!  The kids love them in their lunchboxes.  

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  • This cake has a lovely

    Submitted by TST_Girl on 22. March 2016 - 14:30.

    This cake has a lovely texture. Baked in a 23cm square tin and took just over an hour at 180 fan forced. My mixture was quite runny (could pour from the mixing bowl without spatula), thought I had done something wrong. I ran 15g short on cocoa powder. Look forward to baking again with the right amount next time. Thanks for the recipe. 

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  • Thankyou Megan81! It's a

    Submitted by pkwilly on 23. November 2015 - 15:30.

    Thankyou Megan81! It's a really nice cake that's great for decorating as it cooks nice and flat.

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  • This made a delicious moist

    Submitted by Megan81 on 23. November 2015 - 13:45.

    This made a delicious moist cake that I layered and decorated for a birthday cake.

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  • You're welcome Jessica D!

    Submitted by pkwilly on 4. October 2015 - 16:19.

    You're welcome Jessica D! Glad you enjoyed it...

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  • Loved this cake. The cream

    Submitted by Jessica D on 4. October 2015 - 16:13.

    Loved this cake. The cream cheese icing was nice but I think next time I'll make it with ganache or buttercream icing. Thanks for the recipe

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  • Wow! This cake is delicious.

    Submitted by littlemissleft on 23. August 2015 - 15:02.

    Wow! This cake is delicious. I doubled the recipe and ended up with a HUGE slab! Family loves it. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • Used as a birthday cake. Was

    Submitted by craftymummagillett on 21. August 2015 - 13:49.

    Used as a birthday cake. Was fabulous!

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  • Absolutely Delicious ......

    Submitted by Alfia on 11. June 2015 - 20:18.

    Absolutely Delicious ...... So moist!!!!

    This cake is definitely a winner in our household!

    Thankyou for sharing  tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • Made for a teen girls

    Submitted by Emsy84 on 26. April 2015 - 16:34.

    Made for a teen girls birthday. They all loved it. Thanks for sharing.

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  • This is a beautiful cake.

    Submitted by Georgiashane on 15. March 2015 - 20:48.

    This is a beautiful cake. Thank u for sharing! Loved it!!!!

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