chocolate cake

Rich brown confection

A chocolate cake is a cake made with cocoa or melted chocolate, typically layered and frosted.

The term covers everything from dense flourless versions to light sponge cakes.

Chocolate cake appears at birthdays, celebrations, and as a default indulgence: I'm having chocolate cake for my birthday.

Death by chocolate describes especially rich versions.

baking

recipe

Cooking preparation instructions

  • ovenEnclosed cooking chamber
  • batterUncooked cake mixture
  • flourMilled grain powder

eggs · vanilla · buttercream · ganache · frosting · homemade · mixing · pan · cooling · decorating

varieties

torte

Dense nutty layered confection

devil's food · bundt · gateau

indulgence

decadent

Self-indulgent, often corruptly

treat · comfort food · tempting · splurge · craving · heavenly · irresistible · satisfying · reward · cheat day

texture

moist

Slightly wet

light · spongy · crumbly · tender · airy · gooey · velvety · silky · creamy · smooth

celebration

birthday

Annual date of origin

anniversary · gathering · occasion · festivity · surprise · congratulations · centerpiece · wish · slices · serving

flavor

bittersweet

Wistful yet warm

  • darkAbsence of light
  • mochaChocolate-flavored espresso drink
  • espressoConcentrated pressurized brew

orange · raspberry · mint · caramel · peanut butter · hazelnut · Nutella · cherry · salted · coconut

Categories
Opposites
flavor profile

chocolate cakevanilla cake

Bean-flavored baked dessert

angel food cake · lemon cake · white cake · fruit cake · coconut cake

indulgence/richness

chocolate cakerice cake

Puffed grain wafer

celery sticks · celery · kale · steamed broccoli · dry toast

food category

chocolate cakesteamed vegetables

Produce cooked by vapor

green salad · plain bread · boiled eggs · boiled potatoes · grilled chicken

Family

cake, pancake, cakes, chocolate, cupcake, cocoa, cheesecake, cakewalk, chocolates

Familiarity
Top 5,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G