Heaven Help Me Chocolate Cake

Heaven Help Me Chocolate Cake
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup oil
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups hot coffee
Preheat oven to 350°.
Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans. Set aside. Placed parchment paper on the bottom of the cake pans to make the cakes come out easier.
Whisk or sift together the flower, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa . Set aside.
In a mixer bowl, cream together the sugar, brown sugar, and oil. Mix in the eggs one at a time. Add in the vanilla, buttermilk, and coffee.
Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. The batter will be very runny. Evenly divide the batter into the three prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes until the center of each cake is done. The cakes should still look moist on top. Cool in the pans for 15 minutes then turn out onto cooling racks until completely cooled. Once completely cooled, cakes can be frosted for wrapped tightly in plastic wrap to be frosted the next day. 
FROSTING:
9 cups powdered sugar
2 cups cocoa powder
1 -2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
3 sticks butter
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
generous pinch of salt
Whisk together the powdered sugar and cocoa. Add the room temperature butter and blend until mixed in well. While mixing, drizzle in the heavy whipping cream, vanilla, and salt. A few extra spoons of cream or milk may be needed to make the frosting of spreading consistency. Beat well for 1 to 2 minutes. Frost your cakes as desired. 

[@Teaally1913]

Definitely can tell you are a teacher as your directions are clear and understanding! Makes me feel like I’m in Home economics class.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Tom is a true teacher. We hope you've had a chance to enjoy this cake.

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[@wendy3437]

It looks amazing I bet the frosting is good with the whipping cream. Thank You for sharing it.

[@teresagaut822]

​@@comesitatmytable9044that looks so good

[@nichellw2077]

❤ That cake looks delicious 😋 Definitely going try this recipe.

[@rosechallenger2894]

OMG!!!! I baked this cake and served it on 12/28 for my father’s bday. The cake and frosting are absolutely fantabulous. The cake super moist and not super sweet. The frosting very chocolaty but not super sweet. This will be my go to from now on.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We are so glad to hear that it's been a successful recipe for you. Thank you for letting us know it was a hit! Have a very Happy New Year!

[@annkelly2060]

I love chocolate. I eat chocolate everyday, addicted to it & coffee.I am 65 years old & have ate chocolate everyday since I was young. Thanks for this recipe.

[@susanschultz8182]

I love how you don’t waste. And you don’t rush through the process. New bakers need to see what your doing. Nice job!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We realize more experienced bakers probably don't need so much instruction, but the teacher in us wants everyone to be able to follow the recipe. Thank you so much for your encouragement.

[@user-wz1uc4gl4d]

Thank u but I didn't understand when u say 3/4 cup of oil please can u kindly come back to me

[@terribeauchamp7266]

I think he needs a bigger mixing bowl.😮

[@mariacelestebustillobarraz3583]

@@user-wz1uc4gl4d It means that it is not a full cup but only 3/4 of a cup. There are measuring cups that will measure that. Or you can measure 1/2 a cup and then 1/4 of a cup. That will give you 3/4 cup.

[@michellejenkins230]

This is the most thorough cake recipe demonstration on all of KZbin 🙏🏾 thank you!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are incredibly kind! Thank you so much for those nice words. We really appreciate that you have watched our video.

[@purplemist2977]

what she said lol

[@hummingbird_chirps8520]

@@comesitatmytable9044 In 1969, as a 9 yo, I was taught to bake 1st, then cooking... I always whipped my butter 1st, then added the sugar, eggs and liquids... then slowly added my shifted powdered ingredients... this is ol' school which makes sure all ingredients are mixed well and eliminates the dry ingredients from throwing powder dust all over... be sure to not over mix... we never bought buttermilk, we just made it from scratch as needed... we also bought our milk right from the dairy down the road straight out of the tank... best milk and thick cream ever! Love this channel!🦋

[@jao62223]

❤ I'm going to try this recipe Thank you for it!

[@randiw9433]

Right! Delicious Looking Chocolate Cake! And Exactly! You R Very Detailed! 👍🙏💯

[@magicalmystery1964]

Two things for ya… 1. To make your own buttermilk (or the equivalent) add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar for every cup of whole milk. Mix it really good and let it sit in the fridge until it begins to curdle. I use this for buttermilk biscuits because I don’t like buttermilk either. It gives it the same flavor without a carton of buttermilk going bad in my fridge. 2. If you don’t like coffee, then you can always add a bit of cayenne pepper. The Aztecs knew long before we did, chili peppers enhance the flavor of chocolate much like coffee does. I always add a sprinkle of cayenne to my chocolate mousse. Does a wonderful job bringing out the chocolate flavor. Thanks for the recipe!

[@wyzolma99]

Thank you for that info. Very interesting 🇦🇺

[@cheritoms4040]

Thank you guys for sharing. I don’t ever have buttermilk.

[@magicalmystery1964]

@@cheritoms4040 yeah, I used to get it for 1 or 2 recipes and then it would go bad and I’d have to chuck it. I don’t like throwing out food. I don’t make enough to justify that

[@makhosimbatha7980]

❤

[@yolandagrabowski6043]

I added regular red chili powder to my no bake chocolate cookies. Usually my aunt Patsy puts my food down. 🙁. But, she loved my no bake chocolate cookies...with the chili in it. 😊

[@bettyeporter1315]

My mother loves buttermilk. She never liked regular milk. My dad would crumble cornbread up and put buttermilk and sugar in a bowl and it all the time. That was his favorite if my mom didn't bake anything sweet...and she cooked everything from scratch. 😊 my dad is no longer with us, but I still have my 94 yr old mother and she's still going strong. ❤ God had really blessed her and us to be fortunate to have her with us. May the Lord keep blessing you charming sweethearts too.

[@hummingbird_chirps8520]

In 1969, as a 9 yo, I was taught to bake 1st, then cooking... I always whipped my butter 1st, then added the sugar, eggs and liquids... then slowly added my shifted powdered ingredients... this is ol' school which makes sure all ingredients are mixed well and eliminates the dry ingredients from throwing powder dust all over... be sure to not over mix... Love this channel!🦋

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you so much for watching. We really appreciate it. And you know, the ol' school ways contain lots of wisdom.

[@user-he4bc1pb5n]

I usually don't come back to review the item I made after watching someone on here but this cake really does deserve to be addressed. I made this cake for my son and I, not realizing how enormous it would be. It was the most amazing cake I have ever made or eaten. It was as wonderful and you imagine the Matilda chocolate cake must have tasted. It took a week but my son and I did manage to finish most of it before I decided the last piece was going to go to compost. Next time I make this, I will cut the recipe in half or freeze two layers and just eat one at a time. So lovely and moist and the frosting melts in your mouth. I think half of the frosting recipe would be enough or 1/3 as it was so much we still have several cups of the frosting in the fridge. Thanks for the wonderful recipe it will be one I hand down to my kids and grandkids if I ever get any. God bless!

[@nomvulamabaso2465]

I love it❤❤

[@comesitatmytable9044]

So glad you enjoyed it.

[@roseannealbert7507]

You made this look so easy to put together, love how you took it step by step. Made this cake, and man you were right. By far the best cake and frosting I ever made or tasted. AMAZING thank you and the Mrs.for making this video. Awesome

[@smithlinda8901]

i am waiting too... i am thinking to sell my gold goods i don't see any granddaughter my way anytime soon , this was a lovely posted recipe cake indeed . and def looks delish

[@trwsandford]

I'm making this today, and cutting the recipe down to a two layer.

[@cleach5501]

You can make butter milk. Just add white vinegar to your milk. Let sit for 20 min.🇨🇦

[@maryadair5697]

Really?? WOW! That sounds awful 🤣

[@Yahshuaismyeverything]

​@@maryadair5697how?

[@BettyPacker-to7gb]

Or 1 TBSP lemon juice and enough milk to make 1 cup

[@arabaemelife7810]

I was just going to download your video so I could make this cake later, but that wonderful Southern accent kept me glued to the screen!😂 Your voice is very pleasing, and that cake - wow!! You're a great teacher by the way, thank you!!❤

[@deebee533]

I just love the way you clean the cups out. I hate watching shows that leave a lot in it, I am like you left all that good stuff in there. That cake is calling my name. I bet it was delicious. mmm.

[@user-vv4ly1ei4z]

You are such a neat cook. I like how you scrape your bowls, not wasting any. Great instructions. I can't wait to try this cake.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you so much!

[@Teaally1913]

I have this exact recipe…. It is truly the VERY BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE. Dry instant coffee or instant espresso.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you for the confirmation! It’s sooooo good! We appreciate you watching!

[@michaelreid8857]

Tom calls for Espresso Powder. I would use 50% more if using Instant Coffee. Or you could always use a shot of Espresso if you have an Espresso Machine

[@darlenepedigo2369]

My dear Grandmother made this for me every special occasion at my request. The only difference was it didn't have the coffee. Thank you for bringing back so many memories!

[@Jessicaesohe]

I had to come back and leave a comment after eating a slice of this cake. Let me say first of all HOLY COW now that is one heck of a chocolate cake. I made this cake for my son's birthday who is a HUGE chocolate fan and let me say it was a HUGE hit. I have never tasted such a great chocolate cake before. I was really skeptical about it when I saw the ingredients but I stuck to every step and I am soooo glad I gave this recipe a try. It truly has won a spot in my family favorites recipes. Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@marshanewman5602]

Your cake has to be HEAVEN-SENT!!!! Looks absolutely delicious!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

It is! Thanks for watching.

[@wandajones5479]

I think you’re my new favorite cooking channel. You attention to detail is exact without being boring. I don’t skip through your videos, ever. I’m so glad I found you! And you have a great camera woman! 😊

[@clarissaellis5320]

It's been decades since I've made a chocolate cake from scratch, but this video has inspired me to make one really soon! I love how you didn't waste any of the ingredients LOL Wish me success!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Go for it! We know you’ll do just fine and your friends and family will love it.

[@gloriavargas1623]

Me too

[@katherineganley7806]

LOVE the baking strips idea! My grandma & mom would put the cooking racks on top of the cakes when they came out of the oven, flip the cakes onto them so the humps were down on the racks, then as the cakes cooled the hump would go down. After cooking, they would take one of the layers & flip it right side up, put frosting on top then put the 2nd layer on top of the first, hump side down. They then frosted the sides and top filling in gaps with frosting. They made such yummy cakes!

[@jennyrealight1860]

I like how you use every little bit of your ingredients and how clean everything looks. And, yes, the coffee makes a big difference here and you don't even taste it. I also wanted to say I've never seen a chocolate cake as nice and deliciously looking as yours just coming out the oven my whole life. Beautifully baked! Those strips do the job.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

They are a real trick!

[@jacquelineanderson8722]

You are a great teacher. Thank you for taking such effort to explain the entire process of making the cake. I will make this cake real soon. I’m excited!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You’re so kind! Thank you for watching. We really appreciate it!

[@narellelemans7176]

Thank you so much for your quick reply. I live half way between the Gold Coast and Brisbane. I think Queensland is the best place. I hope you will love it when you come here. As for advice- make sure you have sun protection:- sunscreen, hat and covering over arms so you don't get burnt. Research where you are going to visit before you embark (an itinerary). Most of all enjoy yourself. I think we are very friendly people here and I think if you need to ask people for help - they will. Thank you once again for your cooking tuitions- it is an absolute delight to listen to you.

[@terrifant2794]

Icecreamçup

[@helensemrau7442]

My Home Ec teacher (65 years ago) would encourage me to tell you that you are using a “dry” ingredient cup to measure “wet” ingredients and vice versa. Generally, a clear glass cup is used to measure wet. Plastic, aluminum, etc. are used to measure dry (flour, sugar, etc). Think of which is heavier, a pound of feathers or a pound of coal? Of course, they weigh the same, however the volume of feathers will far exceed the volume of coal. Ergo, the volume of 1 cup of flour (8 ounces) may be greater or lesser than 1 cup of liquid (8 ounces) and may cause the issues you experienced like trying to get enough moisture in the icing. Cake looks delish and I agree that coffee in chocolate batter or frosting is Amazing!

[@GregCurtin45]

Firstly, outstanding camera work Melissa! We really needed to see the texture of the icing and your close ups and steady hands were spot on. This is very similar to a chocolate sour cream bundt cake that I make so recognize Tom's love of this particular cake. It's not easy for me to find the clear Mexican vanilla up here in Canada but when I have had it - it is unlike any other. While I loved every second of this video it was the frosting recipe that sparked my interest most and I will certainly give it a try this fall (when it is cooler). Thank you both for the time taken to create, film, edit, and post for all of us. #ChocolateCake #Icing #Frosting

[@donferguson1377]

We are fortunate our neighbors go to Mexico for the winter and always bring back vanilla for me.....however, I did see the Mexican vanilla on Amazon it is a bit pricey but is available.

[@laneramsey488]

It was such a pleasure and wealth of knowledge to visit with you in your kitchen. Love the fact you guys are truly down to earth. You never made your audience feel like you were above them. Thank you for this WONDERFUL recipe. Have you ever introduced your wife on the show? This was my first time to find you….it will not be my last. Hit the like button and the “ALL BELL”

[@MsGardengoddess]

I swear that this is my cake recipe that I lost at least 35 years ago. When we got our very first computer, we were so proud of our Apple II E and my husband promised that keeping track of my very favorite recipes would be a breeze. I carefully typed them all in. About 3 or 4 years later, something happened when one of the kids was playing. I lost all of my favorite recipes. He had proudly made a great ceremony out of tossing the old handwritten recipes as we had saved them in the computer. We tried every single thing to recover them but alas, they are floating in cyberspace even today. This recipe was handwritten on an ancient piece of paper found in an old tin breadbox handed down to me 57 years ago. The frosting recipe was not included with the original recipe. Thank you. My hubby will be so pleased to have his favorite cake again.

[@catherinemanfredi4817]

Again I have to thank you for this recipe I made it for my son in law's birthday and it was a big hit. Thank you he loves chocolate.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We are so happy to hear you made it and that it was enjoyed. We really enjoy getting feedback on the recipes! Thank you.

[@donferguson1377]

Well, another wonderful recipe from you great folks. My wife and I have been watching you all winter and have spent many hours with you. We are retired and being from Canada our winters are long and cold but thankfully not much snow in our area of Nova Scotia this year.We so enjoy your channel and actually make a lot of these recipes.I do a lot of cooking even at 80 we still have our sences and good health.Looking forward to the Sunday recipes.

[@deejt5220]

I was born in Mississippi and as we often had buttermilk and cornbread. I still love it to this day. 😊

[@debbiewilson6527]

This was my daughter who died of breast cancer at 32.... favorite cake. I named it Angie’s Awesome Chocolate Cake. I make the frosting a little different, but that’s ok.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope this video brought a sweet memory of her to your mind! Thank you so much for watching. We certainly appreciate it.

[@debbiewilson6527]

Really enjoying the channel... this is the only chocolate cake I make. I make it often. I’m in Texas.

[@nikki7369]

🙏🙏🙏

[@donnalewis2858]

God bless you❤️

[@Tonya7219]

I am making this right now to take to work for a potluck tonight. I know you are not supposed to eat the batter because of the raw eggs but oh my goodness! Pure Heaven! I can’t wait to take it to work and share with everyone. Thank You for sharing! I’ll update you on my results tomorrow. I am a nurse and I work night shift. 😊

[@katie7748]

The odds of getting sick from raw batter are astronomically low. 1 in every 20,000 eggs might get you sick. You're more likely to be struck by lightning (1 in 15,300), be involved in a plane crash (1 in 11 MILLION), or in a car accident (numbers vary greatly but still much bigger chance of that than raw batter).

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We hope it was a success!

[@benjames8302]

Vegan chocolate eggno butter no milk no

[@susanstokesbrungard291]

I have the first Colbolt Blue Mixer Kichen Aide ever made. It is 39 years old and still going strong. I bought all my 3 girls one. You cake looks Delicious. Icing is like mine. I love to cook. I'm not good either. Lv and Prayers to all. Thank You !

[@comesitatmytable9044]

I'm going to bet that you are a wonderful cook! We agree that these mixers are fabulous! Thank you so much for the prayers and your encouraging comments. We really appreciate that you are watching our channel.

[@susanstokesbrungard291]

I have not seen you all lately. Hope all is well. Lv and Prayers.

[@sharonrussell8945]

Made this recipe last weekend. It was absolutely the best chocolate cake I have ever made! The liquid batter was a little tricky to deal with, but so worth it. I only had 2 matching cake pans, but I used the leftover batter for cupcakes and gave them to my neighbors. That icing…oh, wow! So delicious. Thank you for sharing.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Glad you liked it!! How practical to make cupcakes with the third layer of batter mix. A very practical solution to your problem. And I bet your neighbors were thrilled!

[@robertasolomon7052]

I. Think. You. And. Your. Wife. Are. Very. Sweet. And. Kind. To. People. I. Love. How. You. Explain. The. Food. That. You. Are. Cooking❤. You’ll. Are. Wonderful. Love And. God. Bless

[@macorey54]

A tip for mixing up the frosting. Put your butter etc in first and then slowly add the powdered sugar cocoa mixture. It will be less powdery messy.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thanks for the tip. I'll pass it along to him. We appreciate that you're watching.

[@Cpv-dx3wu]

Yes, it's easier if you cream the butter first. 👍🏻

[@notever8932]

@@comesitatmytable9044Wonderful recipe but I agree as a long-time baker. For the frosting, start by creaming the butter, then add the sugar/cocoa mixture in small amounts, alternating with the cream (also at room temp). This will allow more control over the mixer with less “dust up”. You will also end up with a creamier, more easily spread frosting. For piping, load a pastry bag with frosting and chill for 10-15 minutes. This will give you crisp decorations.

[@sbn49ajc98]

Hey there - I'm 75 and have baked so many cakes I should be ashamed "because" it means I probably helped myself to at least one slice. If you are a baker, the list of ingredients will tell you just how good the dessert will be. Your "heaven help me " cake is just that kind of recipe. I will be making it soon. Thank you for sharing.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are very welcome! We love that you’ve joined us at the table.

[@darlenepedigo2369]

You guys are just great together. I don't know how Melissa can tape so well! And you are so organized and have so many tips. I love your channel !

[@Needlewich]

Oh my goodness my mouth is watering for some of that yummy looking chocolate cake!!! And oh my….that frosting!!! Never heard of those strips before!! Thanks for sharing, Tom & Melissa! God bless!!💕🤗🙏🏻

[@kristiehammack2915]

Oh my gosh, this reminds me of my Granny's chocolate cake!! Definitely going to try your recipe ❤

[@hhdunlap]

Wonderful cake, excellent recipe, and superb teaching. Enjoyed this cake for the first time today in Seattle for my brother’s 77th birthday celebration! Thank you immensely. It’s the best chocolate cake I have ever tasted!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Awww! We are delighted to hear this. And happy birthday to your brother, too!

[@gaylynndickens3159]

From one chocoholic to another I can’t wait to try this! Love your channel. Thanks Tom & Mellisa!

[@tonylarussa4046]

The frosted cake looks great. Great job!!!

[@cynthiasweeney4317]

I'm a chocaholic also. So, I must try this cake. I trust another chocaholic's chocolate cake recipe. I've been looking for a 3-layer chocolate cake recipe! You scrape every little bit of ingredients out of the container just like me. 🙂Thank you.

[@marycannon6046]

I love this recipe and your whole presentation. Thank you, Melissa and Tom!

[@janecappel9657]

I just saw a bakers recipe where buttermilk was in the recipe and a friend of hers introduced her to a powered buttermilk you can buy now in a can now. She said it’s even better than the liquid buttermilk. Can’t wait to make this cake. Thank you. 😋

[@sherryroof9523]

Looks perfect- I’m convinced I need to make this! ❤

[@divinesignatures6225]

That chocolate cake is haunting my feed.

[@sharonskinner9209]

I admit. I can't cook. I've watched videos, read recipes, and tried them for years. Baking is the only thing I can kind of almost do. When I came across the image of that slice of cake, I almost drooled! Then I saw the video. Everything was so organized! I began to watch other videos. Everything was so well explained. I became a fan! I made the chocolate cake and I tell you, everyone was talking. They loved it. Some even made the ride over to get more. I was glad to give it up because the cake is huge. I even bought those Even Bake Cake Strips. They work. You have a fan here, for sure. I love your set-up of showing the ingredients, your explanations (I'm a teacher, too), and Mrs' camera showing all the angles and comments. Thank you, thank you, thank you for doing this. Blessings.

[@user-gl2wk1bl8j]

Looks delicious and thank you for sharing 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@shellylyndsley394]

This cake looks incredible!! Cant wait to try it out! Thank you for sharing the recipe, I’m a new subscriber and looking forward to seeing more of your recipes!!

[@maryannschlear5161]

Today is Aug. 17 th, 2023.... I made the cake. It is DELICIOUS ! .....one thing though....I was a cup and half short of cocoa so I compromised with a half bag of melted chocolate chips for my frosting. Next time I 'l l have my ingredients which I thought I had. Still family loved it. 🙂👍🙏

[@annasoo1084]

Thank you so much for sharing. The cake looks so classy and sooo delicious. Will definitely try this very moist choc recipe.

[@gloriacotton421]

You make me want to make this cake tonight!!! Appreciate the recipe and demonstration. What I love is your passion. That takes it to a different level. It’s about the love of cooking and preparing food for others. You can tell in the way you offer your wife opportunities to taste. That’s as delicious as I’m sure this cake is. Thank you for all!!!

[@tinabeckley9351]

This cake is the BOMB!! I had a bit of icing left over. I thought theHellmans cake was good, but this one is way better. Just found your site. Love it. Can’t wait to try the fruitcake!❤️❤️❤️

[@sharonharrison3611]

I love chocolate too. Dark chocolate. Your cake and frosting look absolutely delicious! Wow! Makes me want to make one right now.❤️

[@kathyburgess9536]

Do y’all have a cookbook?

[@brianhooper6473]

That cake looks absolutely delicious! Thank you.

[@barbaradobbert790]

You must have been one great teacher! You are so clear on your instructions. I truly enjoy watching you cook and I always feel I can make this too.

[@betty4gators]

Being Southern and also a chocolate addict I can not wait to make this cake!! My Momma and Daddy use to love to eat cornbread with buttermilk and my Momma put coffee in lots of desserts. You have great tips btw. God Bless!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

So grateful to have you watching. Thank you so much.

[@sharonlaclaire6774]

I loved everything about this video, and can't wait to bake this cake. I love making cakes. I have made that icing before and it is delicious. I've watched many videos of people baking or cooking things, and to be perfectly hones, this is the best one I have ever watched. He was so engaging and just felt like a neighbor showing me how to do thi. He did not drag the process along like many others do. Thank you, and I will bake it tomorrow, becauise I have to go get more Hersheys. I used the last when I made the icing last week.

[@marthabellahrach2000]

Great job! I’m impressed!! You all are really great. I love these recopies!! This looks amazing! Thanks to you both!! ❤

[@maddiemenezes4873]

Saved this and will be baking one for my family. Thank You so much!!

[@cooknwoman]

Oh my goodness!!! I too aam a chocoholic❣❣❣ I really appreciate the way you go step by step, nice and slowly, explaining as you go. I'm so excited because I am going to bake a chocolate cake for our grandson's 1st Birthday, my son & his wife want chocolate so they can videotape him digging into his little cake and getting it everywhere LOL! My 2 son's did the same on their birthdays 😁 Thank you for your video, my mouth is watering already! I worked at a bakery and they froze the layers making it possible to easily cut them in half and also brush the crumbs away. This was usually for two layers and after cutting, it would be 4 cake layers, 3 filling. I just want to add that you definitely know how or have a gift to be able to frost a cake!!! It couldn't be more ENTICING!!! It looks, and I'm sure it will taste SCRUMDILIUPTIOUS❣❣❣ Thanks again- God bless you, Tom & Melissa and your family👩🏼‍🍳👍🏻🎂

[@Fancypants1016]

As a fellow "choco-holic", I can't wait to make this cake! (And I do drink buttermilk and coffee -- but not together, of course. lol) But I know a lot of recipes call for those ingredients. I know it will be amazing and delicious!

[@zackwilbertt001]

Hello How are you doing today?

[@rosemaryallison4913]

Wow a beautiful cake and frosting, yummy.

[@user-zg1wf6md8m]

Great looking cake I thank you for sharing

[@donnalong4218]

I totally agree with almost everything you said, about the coffee drinking and the buttermilk. Also being a chocoholic! ME TOO! You may want to change out the canola oil for something different like avocado oil or coconut oil, they are a lot healthier for you. Love your video! Wishing you and family a very safe and blessed end to 2023 and beyond! God Bless and God Loves you!

[@joannenardoni17]

All oil is bad, all of it. No healthy oil.

[@CC-iv7uj]

I agree, we don't use any of the inflammatory oils. I'd use butter in the cake mix. IDK how it will turn out.

[@djdj8110]

With all of that oil, butter, buttermilk and heavy cream such an unhealthy dessert and it doesn’t have to be….so many other options to make this delicious dessert….including using a much better REAL chocolate!!

[@michaelreid8857]

If I may add, my two cents worth. Canola Oil is actually a very healthy Oil and due to its neutral flavour, it should be the preferred Oil. Having said that. I believe in moderation and this recipe does have a lot of fat in it. That’s probably why it’s so good! We can easily mitigate this by substituting apple sauce for some of the oil. Especially since the Buttermilk will help keep it moist. 3/4 cup of Oil, easily can be substituted to 1/2 cup Oil and 1/3 cup Apple Sauce. However, I would even do 1/4C Oil and 2/3C apple Sauce. Hope this helps keep you guy’s healthier

[@michaelreid8857]

Oh, and if for some reason, apples are a no go, for you. You can do the same with ripe Bananas!

[@luisehackett5860]

This is a great looking chocolate cake, you truly are a wonderful teacher, thank you! ❤️😀

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you so much for watching. I agree with you, I think Tom is an amazing teacher. He's so organized and patient.

[@pamelabryson8775]

Yum! Can’t wait to make this cake for my chocolate loving family! Thanks!

[@ginamarwa1169]

He is so adorable!!! I enjoyed watching!!! I know it’s delicious!!!

[@rositamendes9248]

Thank you so much Tom, I really enjoyed watching you, you explained everything so well. Most men love chocolate cake that includes me as a woman. No one can resist eating your triple decker cake, its huge, plus you put the icing on like a pro, Thanks for writing the ingredients below that really helps a lot. I'm watching from Cape Town SA. God bless 😊

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching. We’d love to come visit you sometime. We adore traveling.

[@janicegray9999]

I think I’m gonna make this cake for my own birthday party looks absolutely delicious. Chocolate cake is my favorite.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You should absolutely do it! Celebrate the way you want! Happy birthday!

[@darlene2421]

Yum i love chocolate and can’t wait to make this. Thank you for all the awesome recipes.

[@carolynpayne9778]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video! You were so thorough with your directions. Certainly, makes this cake more easy to bake! I will definitely be making this cake soon. My hubby is a chocolate cake lover so this definitely will be a hit! Thank you and your wife for sharing!❤❤❤

[@twannat3347]

I really enjoyed watching you make this cake down to the frosting. This will be my top holiday cake. You make it hard for me to cut back on sugar. Guess I'll have to bake and freeze some. It looks so good, and you pack on the frosting just the way I like it. Thank you, you're awesome 👌 😊

[@suzanneranger5331]

Watching you from the Bahamas. Always looking for a good chocolate cake. My frosting is always to soft for spreading. I will try this recipe😊

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you guys for watching. We just visited the Bahamas last week!

[@teresafranklin1153]

Wow this cake looks so delicious 😊

[@user-tf4lj2hl8d]

Love how you set up. None of that running all over the kitchen for ingredients or utensils. Love you guys. God bless

[@sonyawhitney7590]

🙋🏾‍♀️🤗💕This heaven chocolate looks absolutely divine 🙏🏾🙌🏾❤⚘

[@dianeb95]

First time watching your channel - the picture drew me in 😋. You seriously need a 6 quart mixer for that recipe! Looks delicious!

[@jgfreer8322]

I’m looking forward to giving this recipe a try - it looks so delicious. Thank you for explaining so clearly, too - it’s really helpful.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We’re very happy to hear that you’re going to try our recipe. It’s a very nice cake and will serve a lot of people. Thank you so much for watching.

[@angelapaulse3413]

❤ I try you cake it's perfect

[@tommiecoulter3427]

I love how you scrape bowls, measuring cups, and spoons. So many videos out there do not do that. It drives me crazy. Thank you for sharing all of your fabulous recipes.

[@Lisa3066]

Im a chocolate lover and i cant wait to make this cake! Thank you for sharing!😊

[@renakasemir4150]

You are absolutely adorable!!! Your wife is a lucky girl!!! After watching your video I immediately ordered a scraper blade attachment for my kitchen aid!!! Love you guys!!!

[@carolcrudder7864]

That looks beautiful and it looks absolutely delicious! I definately have to make one of these cakes.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Hope you enjoy it! Thank you so much for watching!

[@ThePreciouspraise43]

Hubby and I are so excited to try this particular chocolate cake this week Friday..Thank you for sharing this recipe.

[@kathb1683]

Thanks for the scrumptious recipe and the cake strips tip!

[@dewberry_cakesncraft9045]

For once I saw someone else doing exactly the same thing I'd do while baking. So real and down to earth. I enjoyed every bit of the video. I am sure trying the recipe. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏾

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thanks so much! 😊 we appreciate your support and positive comments!

[@debbiebishop9749]

Gonna make this cake for a Sunday school get-together on Friday night. Hope mine comes out as good as yours! Thanks for the recipe-from a homegrown Kentucky girl (I live in Lawrenceburg, KY_ Anderson Co, but I was raised in Shelby County and met Colonel Harlan Sanders many times at the Winn Dixie store. His limo would pull up and let him out and he would walk through the grocery store, dressed in his southern white suit using his cane. He'd get a loaf of bread or a gallon of milk, just an item or two (he never needed a shopping cart), he'd speak to everyone he met. He'd day "afternoon young lady or afternoon madam", in a very polite soft spoken matter. I heard tales of him being loud, rude, and crude but he was always a southern gentleman the times I encountered him.) Speaking of the Sanders- I've eaten at Claudia Sanders Dinner House many times, was raised on breaded tomatoes (we called them stewed tomatoes) but as an adult I don't like them anymore. My husband loves them! I'm gonna try your recipe and see what I think, maybe I'll like your version. Thanks again, really enjoy your videos. I subscribed after watching the 1st one! Glad I wandered upon your channel.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We are thrilled to have you join us! I’m a bit behind answering our comments- our daughter got married this past weekend- so I got a bit behind. We’re now looking forward to a little vacation time ourselves! Anyway, I so enjoyed your comments and I really hope everyone loved your cake. Every single crumb of ours was eaten!

[@myVillage2323]

Congratulations Tom & Melissa on your baby girls wedding God bless the newlyweds future together ❤lovebirds ❤

[@katherineganley7806]

I love the way you give little backstories while you put things together.

[@bonnysmelser1803]

I cannot wait to do this recipe! Looks delicious.

[@kayparks8382]

You know you can freeze the buttermilk if you’re not gonna use it up, right?!? It lasts for 2-3 months past the expire date. I use it in biscuits and pancakes also. I’ll have to try this cake. Looks great.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We do freeze extra milk and buttermilk when we have it. Thanks for the reminder! And we really appreciate that you've watched.

[@kayparks8382]

@@comesitatmytable9044 I love to bake so I watch a lot of those videos. Gives me ideas and I get to try new recipes out on family and friends. Lol

[@comesitatmytable9044]

@@kayparks8382 it’s a great way to get new ideas!

[@marleneisaacs1570]

😮.,

[@virginiamosic7734]

YES..thanks...to those who dont know.

[@LoisRay-lq1ks]

OHMYGOODNESS !!! I would LOVE to have a piece of that cake !! Thank you for sharing and explaining each step as you went. God Bless you both...❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You’re very welcome! I wish I could send out samples with the videos!

[@mariewilson2344]

I will certainly have to make this!!! I could almost smell that beautiful chocolate!!!!!

[@patrussell364]

I usually don't eat chocolate cake 🎂😋😋😋😋😋 YUMMY but l made this recipe 🙏 and oh my goodness 😮.Im a REAL huge chocolate cake fan forever now.l trusted the process 🥰 and now I'm going to make this chocolate cake for all of my grandkids birthdays 🎂🎉 from now own.And for me too 🥰. You made a believer out of me.Now this will be the only chocolate 🍫 cake recipe l will eat and make for my family.Thank you Tom and Melissa.Where did you get this recipe? God bless you 🙏🥰 Melissa and I really appreciate you and your KZbin channel.l enjoy learning how to make new recipes and you and Melissa always have a wonderful way of making it fun to watch 😊😊😊😊😊God 🙏 bless you both.

[@debraward1813]

I LOOOOVE how you get every speck of the ingredients unlike 99.9% of other cooking channels. Every recipe you make looks so delicious! I'm a chocoholic as well and going to make this soon 👍You are the tidiest cook I've ever seen 😊

[@lslack10]

Hi, love your video, you’re very good at cooking I think and complete with instructions. Just a note to say that as I watched you making your cake, I saw a pin , a screw fly off your Mix Master machine. It flew to the right of your machine to the right side and landed on top of your counter top. You can be see the screw easily on the video . I watched your video on July 24,23. Just in case you found a screw and wondered where it came from. Thanks again for your great cake recipe, it’s a beauty!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thanks for the feedback - we did find the screw that had worked its way loose and we put it back! We are very happy you've watched our video. We really appreciate it.

[@heidipark7553]

I was going to mention the same thing! The cake looks amazing too!!🥰😋🤤🎂

[@anneburton6708]

I also am addicted to Chocolate! Thank you this recipee reminds me of my grandma!

[@normaflores9526]

I’m a chocolate lover! Yum. Definitely will be making this.

[@randallharris6830]

Man that cake looks great 👍. We will make this cake ❤

[@comesitatmytable9044]

It’s a great recipe! And it serves a big crowd so it’s great for company or a party. Thank you for watching.

[@kathybray7156]

What time should I be there?😂

[@user-op5nu6vp9c]

Love chocolate!! This one I will definitely be making!!!❤

[@kitziebates9087]

Love the way you presented this. You explained everything. Cake looks amazing. Thanks for the recipe.

[@quiltingrammie]

This was a delightful demonstration..Gotta love a guy who cooks. He was so clean and tidy...I will have to make this for my chocoholic grandsons. I have 16