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    Published: Oct 15, 2013 · Modified: Jun 13, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 42 Comments

    Chocolate Velvet Cake

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    This Chocolate Velvet Cake is a real showstopper! If you're a chocolate lover then you'll love the deep, rich chocolate flavor of this outstanding cake!

    Chocolate Velvet Cake Recipe

    *Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2013. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.

    I made this Chocolate Velvet Cake With Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting for one reason and one reason alone. Well, let's actually make that two reasons. Two reasons and two reasons alone...Looks and taste!

     
     

    The original recipe for Chocolate Velvet Cake With Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting can be found on page 378 of the cookbook called Taste of Home - Recipes Across America.

    However, in the book they actually call the recipe Chocolate Velvet Dessert. After making, and of course, adapting it ever so slightly (not enough to alter the flavor), I decided on a different name. One that really speaks to the dark, sinful loveliness this cake possesses.

    How to make chocolate velvet cake with chocolate butter cream frosting

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    CHOCOLATE VELVET CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
    Serves: 16        Prep time: 20 minutes      Bake time: 20 minutes + chilling


    For the cake:
    2 sleeves of chocolate graham crackers
    2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    6 tablespoons butter, melted
    2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
    6 egg yolks
    1 ¾ cups heavy whipping cream
    1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    ¼ teaspoon salt

    For the frosting:
    ½ cup butter, softened
    3 cups confectioners' sugar
    3 tablespoons baking cocoa
    3-4 tablespoons of milk

    -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

    -Spray a 9" springform pan with baking spray. Set aside.

    -Using a food processor, pulse the graham crackers until they are finely ground crumbs.

    -In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir well until it becomes the consistency of damp sand.

    -Add the crumbs into the prepared springform pan and press them firmly and evenly on the bottom and up the sides of the pan.

    -Place the springform pan on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack.

    -Meanwhile, in a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips (check on them often and stir occasionally) until smooth.

    -In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, whipping cream, vanilla extract, and salt.

    -Stir a small amount of the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture until blended; gradually add the remaining egg yolk mixture into the melted chocolate and whisk well, to combine.

    -Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust and place. Place the pan on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is almost set (it will jiggle slightly).

    -Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes and then run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen. Remove the collar of the pan.

    -Carefully, using a knife or an offset spatula, remove any extra crumbs that are taller than the cake.

    -Allow the cake to cool for at least an hour and then place it in the freezer for at least 1 ½ hours.

    -In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl with a hand mixer, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, baking cocoa, and milk. Add additional milk by the tablespoon should you decide you want a thinner consistency.

    -Fill a large piping bag, fit with a star tip, with the frosting and decorate the top of the cake with your favorite design.

    And here is the end result of my chocolate velvet cake! This is undoubtedly the best chocolate dessert I have ever made, and the chocolate buttercream frosting is to die for!!!

    Chocolate Velvet Cake With Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting Recipe
     

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    Comments

    1. Maggie says

      July 21, 2015 at 7:39 pm

      I have made this dessert, from the original Taste of Home recipe, and it is very good!
      Very rich, very sweet, a little sliver will satisfy!
      My one addition was coffee in the frosting.
      I had used Oreos (removed the filling) cookie crumbs, but like the idea of chocolate graham crackers.
      *I'm on a little spree to comment on this dessert 🙂 **

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      • Renee Goerger says

        July 21, 2015 at 9:16 pm

        Hi Maggie! Thanks so much for your comment. I love the idea of adding coffee into the frosting. I'm sure it added even more chocolaty flavor, and complexity. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I reappy appreciate it!

        Reply
    2. Louise Welle says

      October 22, 2013 at 2:37 am

      I really loved the TOH Cooking School when it came to my area. Would love this cookbook as it reminds me of my mom.

      Reply
    3. ♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬ says

      October 22, 2013 at 12:15 am

      I want to win this cookbook because I want it for my cookbook collection! I like to cook "comfort type" foods -- fried chicken, apple pie, etc. and this book sounds like that's what it's all about.
      Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

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    4. Stacy says

      October 21, 2013 at 6:40 pm

      What a beautiful cake and I am so glad you showed how you decorated it, Renee. I was wondering how you managed the even circles and when I scrolled down, I saw!

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        October 21, 2013 at 10:33 pm

        Thank you for entering Stacy. Good luck!

        Reply
    5. Anne H says

      October 21, 2013 at 3:54 pm

      I love cookbooks! Period!! And I love baking!!!

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        October 21, 2013 at 10:33 pm

        Thank you for entering Anne. Good luck!

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    6. Lil' Bit Sassy says

      October 21, 2013 at 3:16 pm

      Would love to win this. Used to subscribe to their magazine and loved it. Great recipes that don't need a lot of fancy ingredients.

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        October 21, 2013 at 10:32 pm

        Thank you so much for entering. Good luck!

        Reply
    7. Hani@haniela's says

      October 21, 2013 at 3:10 pm

      I need some new inspiration and that is why I would love this cookbook. You can never have enough cook books in the house, my thinking. Great giveaway!

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      • Renee Goerger says

        October 21, 2013 at 10:32 pm

        Thanks for entering Hani! Good luck!

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    8. Stephanie Parker says

      October 21, 2013 at 2:31 pm

      I love to bake cakes - this one looks sinful!

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        October 21, 2013 at 10:31 pm

        Thank for entering Stephanie! Good luck!

        Reply
    9. Elle says

      October 17, 2013 at 5:20 pm

      A crust on a cake! That's genius!

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        October 21, 2013 at 10:31 pm

        Thanks for entering Elle! Good luck!

        Reply
    10. Karen Maywald says

      October 17, 2013 at 3:48 pm

      This cake looks amazing. I love the Taste of Home cookbooks.

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        October 21, 2013 at 10:31 pm

        Thank you Karen. Good Luck!

        Reply
    11. Lara says

      October 17, 2013 at 3:39 pm

      This looks amazing! I love Taste of Home cookbooks, but don't have this one.

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        October 17, 2013 at 3:46 pm

        Thanks for entering Lara. Good luck!

        Reply
    12. Paula says

      October 16, 2013 at 8:15 pm

      Not entering the contest but that is one gorgeous looking cake!

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        October 17, 2013 at 3:29 pm

        Thanks for the lovely comment Paula!

        Reply
    13. Jill says

      October 15, 2013 at 11:24 pm

      The cakes looks delicious, I'd love to make it!

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        October 16, 2013 at 12:34 am

        Thank you for entering Jill. Good luck!

        Reply
    14. Kathleen says

      October 15, 2013 at 3:57 pm

      I've always loved Taste of Home and this cookbook would probably be right up there with their magazines. I like to bake just about anything.

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        October 16, 2013 at 12:33 am

        Thank you for entering Kathleen. Good luck!

        Reply
    15. Michele Reiter says

      October 15, 2013 at 1:31 pm

      Beautiful cake! Love having a chance to win this cookbook

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        October 16, 2013 at 12:25 am

        Thank you for entering Michele. Good luck!

        Reply
    16. Cindy Battle says

      October 15, 2013 at 1:19 pm

      I'm interested in winning this cookbook because I LOVE TOH cookbooks, and my favorite things to bake are cookies!

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        October 16, 2013 at 12:24 am

        Thank you for entering Cindy. Good luck!

        Reply
    17. Anonymous says

      October 15, 2013 at 1:02 pm

      I don't have any TOH cookbooks, but from the looks of that cake, I need one!

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        October 16, 2013 at 12:24 am

        Thank you for taking the time to enter. Good luck!

        Reply
    18. John Dahlgren says

      October 15, 2013 at 11:27 am

      I have several TOH cookbooks--inherited from my Mother and this one would keep the tradition alive.

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        October 16, 2013 at 12:23 am

        Thanks for entering John. Good luck!

        Reply
    19. Anonymous says

      October 15, 2013 at 10:42 am

      I love to read cookbooks. I like to baked cookies and muffins. It's fun to try a new recipe.

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        October 16, 2013 at 12:24 am

        Thank you for taking the time to enter. Good luck!

        Reply
    20. Unknown says

      October 15, 2013 at 9:25 am

      Nice looking cake, Renee! I don't have this TOH cookbook but would like to win it!! 🙂
      Lynn H

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      • Renee Goerger says

        October 16, 2013 at 12:23 am

        Thanks for entering Flynn H. Good luck.

        Reply
    21. Monica H says

      October 15, 2013 at 5:07 am

      I love to bake and this cake looks amazing. well done!

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        October 16, 2013 at 12:22 am

        Thanks for entering Monica. Good luck!

        Reply
    22. Andrew's Mom says

      October 15, 2013 at 4:23 am

      I generally like Taste of Home cookbooks and this looks like a good one. That cake oh my!

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        October 16, 2013 at 12:22 am

        Thanks for entering Jenny. Good luck!

        Reply

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