Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake - Easiest Chocolate Cake Recipe Ever!

[@EtzEchad]

My sister and I “made” a cake something like this about 60 years ago. I could read and she couldn’t so we were something like 6 and 4. I think all we did was take all the ingredients and threw them in a cake pan. My saintly mother came home and gave I a stir and baked it for us. (We weren’t allowed to turn the oven on.) It came out more like a brownie than a cake - I think we forgot the baking soda - but it was the best cake ever! (To us.) My mom said we somehow used every bowl in the kitchen.

[@d.lawrence5670]

Good memories. My younger sister is dead now, but I have a lot of the same similar good memories. It's great, isn't it?

[@angeltabot3932]

That's adorable, im the only child so i didnt get to experience those things but i wish ive got older sister so we could go shopping everyday.

[@kaysmith3284]

That was a delightful story and now you have that awesome cake recipe to with it! ♡

[@bearsnevergiveup]

That is a lovely story!

[@morganccosner9891]

Aww what a sweet story ❤

[@dolorescasteline1284]

Chef John: I've been cooking for nearly 50 years and had often had compliments. Now that I have found you it's taken my cooking up a notch or three! Every recipe of yours I try gets raise reviews.

[@thinderellaedwards1365]

I love Chef John's videos, his voice is so calm and he's so funny!

[@yasminroberts9841]

i made this cake for a christmas party that i didnt attend...only yesterday i was told that this was the best chocolate cake that they ever had...thanks chef john....definately making this again for our new years bbq

[@jagdaddy1]

I made this cake; it was amazing! I tweaked it a bit by adding 1/2 cup of flour dusted dried raspberries, currants, strawberries into the batter, then topped the cake with chopped roasted walnuts, after frosting! I also brushed the cake with 1/4 cup of 'Chambord' raspberry brandy, before frosting. It was my take of a Black Forrest Cake!

[@bullgator73]

Dude, you know you're not allowed to post this sinful stuff and not be ready to share with your fellow man. This latest concoction of yours looks like it's ready to die for.

[@jagdaddy1]

+Scott Harper that guy's recipes are amazing! Most of the stuff I cook for come from his blog. And he has a twisted sense of humor, which makes watching his videos hilarious sometimes!

[@2dasimmons]

Sounds DELICIOUS! Absolutely.

[@etherdog]

Derek, that is the kind of imagination Chef John inspires in me, too. Your idea is fantastic! Thanks for sharing.

[@jasonjohnson5013]

Dereck Jones sounds wonderful!

[@twilajohnson2313]

Chef John you are my favorite KZbin Chef. Your videos are always to the point and entertaining. I have made several of your recipes and they are always delicious.

[@lolalalo2857]

Twila Johnson, you are right on! I watch Chef John for the laughter and leave with a recipe that makes me look like I am the "Big deal of my meal". LOL!

[@marissavergara3640]

Twila Johnson o

[@breejames6323]

Which recipes have you guys used ?

[@amersklain4706]

@@breejames6323 Chocolate granola, Dutch baby, white bread, Chicago deep dish pizza, Naan bread. They were all good, but the granola was my favorite. I cut the sugar back though.

[@SoWavyFernandez]

I tried this recipe today and my family went nuts. They keep telling me I knocked it out of the park. Thanks Chef John.

[@irinadalah9089]

god bless you!!! this was the only chocolate cake we could prepare when I was a kid, back in the 80's in romania. I haven't kept the recipe, and haven't prepared it for decades!! and then, when I wanted to bake it for and with my kids, 8-9 years back, I couldn't remember it. I asked everyone in the family, friends from back then, any romanian I could find - and no one remembered the recipe. I just about gave it up, when surprize-surprize! you again have the recipe!! you are a gift!! thank you!

[@Shamrocksdogwood]

Just tried this today. Simply amazing! Moist melt in your mouth delicious! Has a rich chocolate flavor. The only thing I did different is add a cup of freshly brewed coffee instead of water to enhance the chocolate flavor.

[@AnShinyCharizard]

"The olllllll' tappa tappa.." It's like Chef John is paying homage to the fans that watch all of his uploads and know exactly when that ollllll tappa tappa comes into play. Thank you, Chef John, for always being extremely informative, extremely passionate, and extremely hilarious!

[@ryanchindlund883]

Robert Casciotta This has my vote for the best ole tappa tappa he's ever done

[@mahakali1810]

And so satisfying 😍

[@Rae-lh7ex]

Made it, ate it. This Bundt cake was easy to make, tasted delicious, 10 outta 10

[@sniffisnaffi8825]

I don't even cook I just love to watch you doing it.

[@Trutsetyoufree755]

Sniffi Snaffi called food porn😁

[@ttrdf]

i think it might be good time for you to start cooking as well :-)

[@foodwishes]

No, since I generate additional revenue on the blog, which is where all good foodwishers go to get ing. & more info. Come on, Chef John's got to stack cheese too!

[@nomadswanderer8393]

Yeah, but it would still be nice to put the instructions along with the ingredients so you don't have to go back and forth from the video 27 times. Lol... I'm just saying. I understand wanting to make money. It's a good thing. But it's a total pain in the ass having to go back and forth and back and forth. Anyway I made this cake and was freaking awesome. And I'm going to make it again, and I'll have to go back and forth and back and forth to do it again. Thankfully this one's easy. ✌

[@rustydog1236]

I thought everybody already knew this about KZbin!

[@rustydog1236]

@@nomadswanderer8393 you don't. Just jot down the recipe from the blog.

[@nilnil7325]

@@nomadswanderer8393 Chef John is making a pretty small request considering that we get these awesome recipes for free 😊 The video is usually embedded within the blog post so its actually easier to use the Food Wishes blog than KZbin.

[@AndreaPA84]

I just made the cupcake version (350 degrees for about 17-18 mins) and my goodness...light, fluffy, moist and amazing!!! Excellent recipe :-)

[@bluesxgirlie]

I have made a cake similar to this in the past, the only difference being instead of water, I add coffee. It really takes it to the next level, without adding any difficulty to the recipe! Thanks for the gorgeous video, as always :)

[@prowlamongus]

I made this for a friend and her husband who had done some work for me. They raved about it. The husband repeated several times that "this is the best cake I've ever eaten." They both said it was moist and not too sweet but sweet enough. They LOVED it. It's one of the easiest yet most delicious cakes I've ever tried. Thanks Chef John. This is a sure keeper.

[@JesusIsLoveTR]

I think I cried a little while watching this masterpiece being created. Bravo!

[@pryncessa457]

50 thumbs up! My 7-yr-old had a chocolate blast making it with me and hubby gave me a kiss. :D I don't like chocolate cake and I've never ever used sour cream in my life. I trusted Chef John and made it. I LOOOOOVE IT!!!

[@stRAINEge]

I really love the texture of this cake. I don't have a bundt pan, so I usually make it in a regular 9" round cake tin or cupcakes. I top it with a nutella sour cream ganache--BEST THING EVER

[@vsotosolis]

Thanks for your comment, I was wonder the size of a normal mold cake.

[@savannafc]

Tomorrow will be the 3rd time I’m baking this cake for the family. It’s forever my go-to chocolate cake recipe. Thanks Chef John!

[@puggirl415]

This is my go to recipe for chocolate cake. I use Guinness beer in place of the water and I add the warm chocolate mixture to the eggs and then the dry but it looks like either order works fine. This cake is so moist, rich and the beer makes the chocolate somehow more. I also flour my metal bundt pan with cocoa powder instead of flour. Doesn't need frosting.

[@lillithdv8]

I turned 30 this Thursday. I'm having family over for brunch tomorrow. I'm making this cake and the crème anglaise. You are my hero, chef John.

[@franciellenogueira]

omg, I made your recipe and I gotta say: best chocolate cake ever! thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!

[@vsotosolis]

Absolutely delicious! Next time I will prepare a double size!

[@kathytripp8617]

Thanks Chef John, your recipes helped me express the inner Chef in me to my friends and family. 😉 Thanks again!!! ❤

[@Ben-vk4us]

Man, that looks delicious. I just bought a brand new Nordic Ware bundt pan and can't wait to try this recipe out. By the way...I'm an 80-year-old great-grandpa.

[@LauraintheKitchen]

Looks delicious, as always!

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[@malachiseth9796]

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[@saf2127]

This is one of my favorite dessert recipes. It’s so easy but most importantly tastes amazing. I think that bit of acid from the sour cream makes a huge difference in the texture. And I love a bundt cake because it’s a cake I don’t have to decorate. Just smear on that ganache and it will look awesome.

[@stuyguy6691]

"Dry ingredients.... you know, those ingredients that aren't wet." I'm dying. Hilarious. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@ilovemusic28100]

Love watching a chef every day who doesn't use electric mixers or anything of the sort.. So relieving. My momma didn't teach me that way so I don't do it, just being lazy in my opinion. Screw convenience, I know I feel better about it when I know I put some elbow grease in my cooking! Makes the dish so much more genuine :)

[@joshuag.4873]

Chef John, I believe the center of a bundt pan is called the tube. Excellent recipe!! I use half butter, half olive oil - and plain yogurt :-)

[@Shamrocksdogwood]

I have made this recipe several times. It yields a delicious moist, rich cake. I used this batter for cupcakes as well. Made about 18 cupcakes with this recipe. I have made this recipe with buttermilk as well when I don’t have sour cream. It yields an even softer crumb tender cake! This recipe is a keeper and my go to for a quick chocolate cake

[@gguuyy22]

I made the cake yesterday and it was amazing, thank you !!

[@caramonfire]

I come back to this recipe all the time. It has become a family staple. Thank you!

[@honeysuckle]

death by chocolate. my mouth is absolutely watering!! thanks for sharing. :)

[@TorchwoodLuthiers]

I just made this. Super easy but so delicious! I used 70% cacao chocolate for the ganache and it was splendid. Thanks Chef John.

[@gulparviz]

i enjoy how he pulls the word at the end of his statement.

[@sunnyskye1106]

I delight in a cooking show like this one. Once upon a time we had Julia Child. Alton Brown. The Cajun Chef. Now we have competitions. Bleh. I'm so glad I found you. You're funny yet not obnoxious, silly but not foul. My son looooves your videos and I appreciate you making these appropriate. We.... "Enjoy!"

[@kekszem55]

We made it, and guys, this is one of the most delicious cakes we have ever eaten. We used way less sugar because the ganache makes it sweet enough. Used less butter too. But the result was perfect. Thanks for the recipe!

[@FaerieDust]

Do you remember roughly how much you cut down on the butter and sugar? I'd really like a reference point before I try it myself 😅

[@Anamarie157]

Yes, I would as well, as I don't have a very sweet tooth..

[@kekszem55]

@@FaerieDust I just saw your comment. Actually you can feel free to experiment with it. We used the metric system, so I can only refer to that. The recipe says 1 3/4 cup of sugar which is appr. 225 grams, we used 150 grams of it. 1 cup butter is 225 grams, we used around 200. You can play and add less than this but more of sour cream or greek yogurt to keep the cake moist enough.

[@priyankasingh-yv3cj]

Hi, would you mind telling if the cake turned out smelling eggy? I did reduce the sugar. Texture etc was spot on. But the eggy smell kind of ruined it :( was wondering if only I had this issue.

[@kekszem55]

@@priyankasingh-yv3cj Hi, maybe the problem was the quality and/or quantity of the cocoa you used in it? I always use holland cocoa powder since it is high quality and easily accessible here where I live. You should smell the intense cocoa smell even though the sugar is reduced, depending on how much you put in the mixture.

[@annhutcheson5770]

Made this today and he wasn’t kidding about the great results. Absolutely stellar and truly dead easy.

[@sn5784]

Chef John, I made this cake today and it was an absolute hit with my family. I can't thank you enough. No leftovers to savour on another day:0(

[@priyankasingh-yv3cj]

Hi, did your cake smell eggy?? Mine did :(

[@sn5784]

Hi Priyanka, No it didn’t smell eggy. My shortcut is that I beat eggs , vanilla extract and the sour cream or creme fraiche depending on what I have at the moment together in a bowl before adding it to the other ingredients. That ensures that there is no eggy smell and everything is evenly distributed

[@priyankasingh-yv3cj]

@@sn5784 thank you so much. Appreciate the trouble you took to respond. Warm wishes :-)

[@GalenInYoFace]

Chef John, you posted a cake recipe on my birthday! How nice of you.

[@mattmcglennon]

This cake has become my de facto cake to make, especially when using really good chocolate in the ganache. The creme fraiche in the cake in place of sour cream turned out really well, if anyone was wondering!

[@anissamontel6678]

Just made that cake. And wow!!... BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE EVER!!!! So moist and fluffly! And the taste is just wonderful. I put grec yogurt instead of sour cream. But it really turned great. Thanks a lot for this recipe!

[@ALeodido]

The best chocolate cake ever! Thanks for the recipe.:)

[@pumpkins1984]

I'm so happy for both Laura and Chef John. You both bring us much joy and some amazing food. Peace x

[@charlesamieldionisio9981]

this is the best chocolate cake recipe out there! thnx chef john. :D

[@belhadjhiba8745]

I just made this and it tastes SOOOO GOOOOD ! I served it with the Orange Crème Anglaise...tastes like heaven !

[@TheRainbowCupCake01]

Don't know why but this is my absolute favorite foodwishes-video. So satisfying somehow

[@nancyhoeppner1507]

his voice is so calming and upbeat. I love his videos

[@lisaparker5329]

I made today for a joint Father's Day and my son's birthday......BIG HIT! Great recipe!

[@junklovers]

thanks for the recipe,i'm gonna to make this weekend cause i have family coming in.

[@rahulmaron]

I've been following John's video not because I am interested in cooking but because he's just naturally funny.

[@samanthabennison378]

Looks delicious! Also, John, you're hilarious!

[@Anna-loves-you]

I'm 3 months pregnant and chocolate is my obsession right now, so this is just what I need!!! It looks so moist and scrumptious, I'm actually salivating like a Pavlov dog over here lol! Love from the Netherlands!

[@kenbarker6478]

I can't believe nobody called it a "bundt hole" ..... :-P

[@DZ-ll5pr]

Haha

[@floweringmandevillavine2310]

+ken barker OH!!! :-D Best Deep Belly Laugh Out LOUD Ive had in awhile! Thank you

[@kenbarker6478]

LOL....You're welcome....have a good day!

[@jackieperkins691]

Ha Ha Ha!

[@captainmanic1959]

Bundthole? That may be sick, but it's still funny.

[@MoniqueRenee70]

This is by far the BEST chocolate cake I have ever made and I have made many. Your recipe is top notch chef!

[@foodwishes]

I think you may be overestimating the other viewers' interest regarding your feelings about chocolate.

[@anamnarjis]

Couldn't find any better recipe than this till date... Thank you chef

[@angie.mci10]

You are an incredible narrator :D

[@eiliyah.wahhaj]

This cake & that white chocolate panna cotta ad >>>>>> I'm in love.

[@xxDrCsterxx]

No shake of cayenne oO

[@chrisw7347]

xxDrCsterxx You could totally spice this up with cayenne too, because chocolate and chili pairs great. Shame on you Chef John.

[@paulkim6692]

Love your channel not only all receips taste delicious but also many made without expesive equipement. Many thanks from Korea - I get to relive my American dinning moments with your receipes.

[@lindae2524]

I love this! Your humor makes my day, Chef John. 😄 You're a nut but a good one. Maybe a Pistachio.

[@n8flight2403]

I made this cake yesterday for my girlfriend´s birthday and the result was amazing. Extremely good cake and so simple to make. I stopped baking at about 95% and got some nice half baked very moisture and choci layers in the cake. Wow.

[@artoriasalter482]

Center of the Unibundt.

[@tinkerbellie44]

This has been my go to cake recipe for two years now and it's the best most foolproof cake ever!!!

[@TanayaTomagatick]

Tapa tapa! Lol love it !

[@Gropmag215]

Made this today and it was excellent! I substituted coffee for the water, and used dark cocoa powder. I did not have a bundt pan, so i poured it in a loaf pan. Took about 50 minutes to bake. Definitely would make this again!

[@estherlauterbach2189]

instructions not clear. hands stuck shoving cake into mouth

[@kitchenkarma]

I have made this cake twice already and they are the most moist and well risen cakes i have ever made and did not even measure anything. Great recipe :)

[@scambroselauntrellus3681]

I'm gonna start calling that thing the bundt pylon.

[@warpatato]

I bet you'll be needing to construct additional bundt pylons.

[@rainwater739]

I am more in favor of the 'bundt buoy'... It has a nice alliteration to it.

[@kimunicorn]

Chef, this really is the best chocolate cake I've ever made. Thank you!

[@MiaCulpa]

That one should come with a drool warning!! OH MY!!!

[@katiesmith2183]

Mia Culpa to

[@danielehbaur9093]

Chef John, I made this cake (albeit without the Bundt-tower) some time ago and must hand it to you, it is, despite its simplicity, the very best chocolate cake I’ve eaten. I admit to having eaten a bunch of different chocolate cakes in my lifetime and this is still the best. Funny how “simple” can become “the best”!

[@rapperslashactor]

I added a pinch of cayenne.

[@mariemarie7829]

a pinch of cayenne will bring out the richness of the chocolate.

[@beewise3193]

You share recipes that are actually really good! Most people try to keep their recipes “secret” and if they do share they don’t completely share, if you know what I mean. But you not only share the recipe with everyone but show us how to do it! You win the “congeniality” award! 🏆

[@vanessafontaine8225]

When do I add the liquor ?

[@CitraHadiani]

Wondering if dark rum will taste good in this cake

[@lenoreleitch5297]

Made this yesterday for a gathering of friends - used an orange chocolate for the ganache & sprinkled chopped walnuts on top. It was a huge hit. I have to say it is by far the easiest and most well-received cake I’ve ever made. Chocolatey and moist. Made my whole house smell like chocolate for 24 hours! Will be making it again soon, next time with regular ganache drizzled with salted caramel sauce & maybe pecans. Oh yeah.

[@itzanikkihere]

"One sexy slice of cake" got me laughing hard xD

[@branjobu96]

I've made the cake today. Used a Bundt pan and let it cool for half an hour. When I tried to flip the cake over, IT FELL APART. Even when it's cooler it's still amazingly moist and dense I don't mind the cake torn in half. I have to remind myself to invest on a Silicone Pan for sure. The cake was amazing. Sour Cream made it absolutely moist and it tastes like a box of Cake Mix. I increased the Cocoa Powder to 1/2- 2/3 cup since my bakers instinct told me so. The Ganache was awesome!

[@christopherbuck6177]

I screwed up.

[@niceworkmicrosoft]

It looks like it has a MAGNIFICENT texture!!

[@FireGoesFast]

i will find a way to screw this up. i promise you

[@sharonkeith601]

FireNinjaAUS / Oh, you!

[@wannurzalia]

i tried this recipe earlier today.it's brilliant how this cake turned out to be so good,so moist and not too sweet.mine was baked for 40mins, i didn't use the bundt mould, i just used my rectangular dish.i tweaked the recipe a bit, used oil instead of butter.

[@xondominique2602]

Let me add my 2 cents. To avoid the baking soda taste in the final product, mix the soda with the sour cream (or yogurt) before adding to the rest of the ingredients. It will start bubbling up and might "boil over" so use a deeper container to do this in.

[@NatashaAlouqua]

I made this for my birthday a while back and it was amazing. I suck at baking cakes, always come out awful, and this came out amazing!!! Thank you for this recipe. Will make it again for my next birthday since it's the only thing I can make right.

[@jjs9672]

I got a heart attack when i saw the sugar in the beginning

[@awami1381]

and then a stock when you saw the butter

[@halleffect1]

CJ not afraid of salt/butter/sugar

[@NOTHEOTHERGUY]

@@halleffect1 It's just one reason I love his channel!

[@prowlamongus]

I made this last weekend. It turned out great. It was so close to the picture in the video, I couldn't believe it. Tasted great too! This is definitely a keeper.

[@Etpwnhome]

Chef, the thing in the middle is the bunt-hole.

[@mm-nk3qe]

Chef John, you are my favourite chef on youtube.

[@cmats4020]

Isn't sugar technically a wet ingredient? O.O

[@everfluctuating]

usually

[@sunitapahilani3565]

+Dem ff

[@nkbhandare2452]

I made this cake yesterday!!! The batter seem too runny for a bundt cake and i was worried that I had indeed messed up the super easy cake as claimed by Chef John... but once the cake had baked for about 40 odd mins and whole house was fragrant with the delicious smell of chocolate all my worries were put to rest. It was a lovely dense cake yet so soft n moist and so so delicious! Thank you Chef John.

[@kushalm8466]

I thought sugar was a wet ingredient

[@rneustel388]

Me, too.

[@awami1381]

it IS a wet ingredient

[@Empress1009]

Kushal M I think I remember chef John saying he considers it to be a dry ingredient in one of his other videos.

[@amandalott1461]

I have made this cake twice now...came out delicious and perfect both times..I like to add 1tsp banana flavoring in addition to the vanilla

[@robertkrapes297]

I fucked it up -.- I got too high and messed it up completely lol

[@Rainsofchange]

What's with all of the raging about measurements in the comments? Are these people new to Chef John? The specifics are always on his site. I use a video for visual reference, but I personally write down specifics like the measurements. I love the fact that he doesn't list out every measurement and minute detail. It makes his videos simple, clean, and quick without getting too technical. For that stuff, I visit his site and print out the recipe. I love his videos for the entertainment value.

[@bri4n970]

You are Jesus.

[@osjuchava]

Oh you silly pepe!

[@cowlefrbeify]

i swear on my own head ill do every recipe you have made on this channel! i swear !

[@GIRASOLITA68]

The cake came out delicious!!!! it is one of the best chocolate cakes I have tasted and baked!! whowww thank you Chef John this is now mi favorite chocolate cake....

[@maplelassuk]

Oh my, I am going to make this! My grandma made a similar cake with buttermilk, best ever. Loved the ganache commentary btw!!! Love your recipes and tapatapa, etc!

[@maplelassuk]

Cynthia Baker I took unwell and haven't made it yet!! I had forgotten, thanks for reminding me I I make sodabread all the time, it's the acid that gives the lovely texture and lightness. Granddaughter wants to make it so I will just buy sour cream..I will let you know!