Name: Quick Double-Chocolate Sheet Cake
Yield: Makes 12 to 14 pieces
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 cup superfine sugar; 4 large eggs; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, dissolved in 3 to 4 tablespoons boiling water to make a smooth paste; 1 2/3 cups less 1 tablespoon self-rising flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 3 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate chips chocolate buttons, smarties, or fresh raspberries, to decorate; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa, dissolved in 2 tablespoons boiling water to make a paste; 5 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar

Image may contain Food Dessert Chocolate Biscuit Cookie Fudge Creme and Cream

Quick Double-Chocolate Sheet CakePhoto by Tara Fisher

Pooh, my mother-in-law, makes the best easy family-style chocolate cake, which we persuade her to make whenever there's a birthday! Her secret is dissolving the cocoa in boiling water before adding it. If you prefer, you can divide this among two round cake pans and fill.

Cooks' Note

(F) Place the frosted cake on a tray or plate and open freeze. Once frozen, place in a box or freezer bag and return to the freezer.
(D) Let stand overnight on a wire rack, then sprinkle with your topping of choice.

Recipe notes

See Related Recipes and Cooking Tips

Can a Smaller, Cheaper KitchenAid Mixer Do It All?
One writer tried the smallest sister and newest addition to the Kitchen Aid family. Was it worth it?

Chocolate Guinness Cake

A generous glug of stout gives this snackable loaf a malty depth.

Super Seedy Power Cookies

As energizing as an energy bar, with a much simpler ingredient list.

Hot Honey–Glazed Salmon

This broiled hot honey salmon recipe results in sweet, spicy, glossy fish coated in a homemade hot honey glaze for an easy weeknight dinner or make-ahead lunch.

Golden Mushroom Soup With Orzo & a Pat of Butter

This is the type of soup that, at first glance, might seem a little…unexciting. But you’re underestimating the power of mushrooms, which do the heavy lifting.

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

Classic French Vinaigrette

Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

One-Pot Chicken Thighs With Cilantro Rice and Beans

This one-pot dinner cooks chicken thighs directly on top of a bed of flavorful cilantro rice studded with black beans for a complete dinner.

Recipe notes

Can a Smaller, Cheaper KitchenAid Mixer Do It All?