What a wonderful Christmas I had to spend with my family and now we get to bring in the New Year's in a couple of days. How awesome is that? Today, I am thrilled to be joining some fabulous bloggers and we are going to share our favorite recipes. This tour is going to be amazing, so make sure to stop by at the end of this post and visit the other ladies!
The recipe I am sharing is not my own, but one I have used for the last 6 years and my family and friends love this cake. This chocolate cake is so perfect because the cake and the frosting is not rich or too sweet, but just right. This cake will be a hit in your next party. You can find the cake and the frosting recipe to Perfectly Chocolate Cake here
I did not use the Hershey's cocoa powder but Chatfield's. Just use a good quality cocoa powder. Before adding your wet ingredients make sure to sift all the dry ingredients. Another tip when you add your batter to the cake pan make sure to tap the pan on the counter before putting them in the oven. This will remove all the air in the batter.
To change this recipe up I have added 1 tablespoon of instant coffee or add 1 teaspoon of grated lemon rind to the batter. All I have to say is delicious! If you don't want to make a cake just use your cupcake pans as well. Now, go visit the other bloggers for some more inspiration. See you next year. Happy New Year's!
If you like what you see, there are several ways to follow along!
Monday ~ Appetizers
Tuesday ~ Desserts
Well who doesn't like a good chocolate cake. I myself am a lover of all things chocolate and this looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good! My family would devour this!
ReplyDeleteYou had our attention at "chocolate". We are chocolate lovers and can't wait to give this a try. So happy to share the tour with you. Cheers to a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteVicki and Jenn
2 Bees in a Pod
Wow! Looks like a great chocolate cake recipe... And who doesn't love chocolate? Happy to join forces with you on the tour!
ReplyDeleteOh man, anything chocolate is great in my book!
ReplyDeleteWe've made this cake!!!! It is so good. My kids request it for their b-day all the time. So glad this is on the tour!
ReplyDeleteHi Vanessa - Hello chocolate cake! I would have never thought to put a little coffee in it, but totally makes sense. Great joining the party with you! Hugs, Holly
ReplyDeleteOh boy, I am a chocoholic and this looks amazing! Thanks for sharing...off to check it out!
ReplyDeleteOh Vanessa! I love how you added the lemon zest. What a perfect balance of flavors. I love me some chocolate, that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteThis looks decadent!
ReplyDeleteMMMmmm! Chocolate cake...Who wouldn't like this! Seriously, your pictures had me drooling!
ReplyDeleteThat cake looks so moist. I"m craving it. Can you bring over a piece ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove chocolate cake... can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteI feel like the cookie monster's sister (mom?): Me Want Cake!
ReplyDeleteI love cake especially chocolate cake and this looks and sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteI am trying very hard to recommit to healthy eating and then I see this! I think I'll have to have some friends over so I have a reason to make it (and not eat it all myself!)
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