Chocolate cake is a common dessert cake served at many gatherings such as birthday parties and weddings, that contains chocolate. There are many different types of chocolate cake depending on the alteration of the ingredients and chocolate flavoring. The intensity of chocolate is a leading factor in chocolate cakes, especially for devil's food cake. The versatility of chocolate cake has made it a favorite in many homes.

Tips and delicious recipes for holiday treats. Includes 8 delicious cakes like Red Velvet, Buttermilk Coffee Cake and Died Gone to Heaven Chocolate Cake.

* 4 ounces German sweet chocolate* 1/2 cup boiling water* 1 cup butter* 2 cups sugar* 4 eg yolks* 4 egg whites; beaten stiffly* 1 teaspoon vanilla* 2 1/2 cups flour* 1 teaspoon baking soda* 1/2 teaspoon salt* 1 cup buttermilk

Preheat oven to 350 F or 175 C. Grease and flour 3 9-inch cake pans.Bring butter and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and add chocolate. Stir until chocolate melts. Add in buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Set aside.