How to Make the Perfect Chocolate Cake

[@rytorian87]

I used this recipe last night. I used a mixture of oat milk and regular milk for the milk/sourcream part. I also used 2 9" round pans and baked for 35mins at 350°. The edges came out a little on the crisp side, but the inside was very moist and flavourful. I also used regular Hershey's cocoa powder. It was delicious. Thank you!

[@cristinacortez9576]

Just baked mine and it baked beautifully! Thank you for sharing your recipe it is delicious!

[@carollynch2842]

Wow! Just made this! It smelt so amazing cooking and came out perfect! It is completely cooled and I cut off the dome, and of course ate it, and WOW!!!! So so so so good! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Oh hooray! Love getting this feedback!!

[@susandoyle5632]

Thanks so much for the measurements in grams I will try this cake as it looks divine

[@kylagaudiuso8763]

I baked this in a 9 x 13 pan at 325 degrees for 45 minutes and it turned out perfect!

[@imeldasantana1652]

Those cakes look so delicious 😋. Thank you for sharing the recipe 👏👏

[@alenbandara3840]

I made it. So fluffy and soft. I used 226 butter instead 1/2cup oil. Tastes amazing. ❤ This is my second recipe i tried from ur list.

[@tmasaljskaja]

I am absolutely adore about this recipe...I never enjoyed to make chocolate cakes until I discovered yours...Only this one...never had any issues...moist, tasty ,easy to work with... I am experienced confectioner!I know what I am talking about. Thank you 😊

[@dominiquefrancois1754]

I'm so grateful that I found you on instagram than on youtube!!! I've been making that chocolate cake a while now n it's devine!!! Thank you for all the tutorials!!!😘😘

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

I’m so glad!

[@glamourandsugar1067]

Can’t wait to try it - thank you for sharing

[@sarahboyd9096]

Where did you get your mixer love it

[@evamartinez6082]

Grandioso y fácil 😅 Dios bendiga a toda su hermosa familia. 💞💞 Saludos desde México 🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@ratnakesavan]

Thank you for the wonderful recipe. Definetely going to try this.

[@katiejensen8131]

Have been on the search for a great chocolate cake with a good rise. I've been using a recipe that tastes delicious but doesn't rise, so I had to make extra layers (aka extra work and ingredients!) for all my cakes. After following you on insta for a while I added this to my recipe testing night. It's amazing and was the clear winner. It rises so well and is so so good! Thank you! This is my new go-to chocolate cake 🙌🏻

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Love love love this feedback!

[@jorgelinaalvarez2251]

I would try it for sure!! Looks delicious

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Let me know how it goes!

[@MarthaReynoso]

Sounds incredible 🤤

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

😊😊😊

[@bernicerodricks6136]

You are seriously awesome no doubt about that. Although I gotta say this. You are sooo neat! And real. No wastage. Not even a drop. Thanks for doing that 😍😍😍😍 Lots of Love from India ❤️

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Thank you!

[@luv2cook5]

It's always good to add a teaspoon of espresso powder to any chocolate batter it really helps bring out the chocolate flavor more 😋

[@simon77047]

I have heard black brewed coffee does the same. 😅

[@miriammoraza1191]

Woooow 🤤🤗😍

[@odetemartins1103]

Still the best 💐❤️🇿🇦

[@uyenhuynh1492]

Can I use this recipe for cupcakes?

[@zainabfatima8964]

Please share the recipe of butterscotch cake 😇 Your recipes are superb 😍😍. I have tried ur recipes and all are really really good 😍😇. Thanks for sharing ur recipes 😊💕

[@theresalevesque6495]

I make this cake today didn’t rise as high as I wanted but that could have been from old Baking soda or using eggs that were smaller. Will definitely try again with fresh baking soda and larger eggs. It tastes fabulous!!!

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Also try using eggs and butter milk at room temperature and it will help it rise more also

[@theresalevesque6495]

Neurotic Mom Bakes I will try that next time. Thank you!

[@jilly4762]

Thanks for this recipe which is very similar to mine but yields the equiv of 1.5 x my recipe which is perfect!! I've been having to make my batches twice!!

[@gina_rad83]

You are The best!!!

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Thank you Nina!!

[@mrsbrockgabby]

I’m so happy I saw you use your finger to get the batter off of your paddle. I do it all of the time but never have seen a blogger do it. Enjoy watching you. Can you use 2 -9” rounds also with this?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Yes you can. Just decrease baking time since batter will be more shallow

[@mrsbrockgabby]

@@NeuroticMomBakes thank you so very much!

[@debtink5756]

Hi Amy can I ask you use a lot of butter milk and sour cream in your recipes can I ask why? What do these ingredients do for the sponge. Sorry for this question I’m still learning.

[@victoriag1099]

Fab tutorial as usual ! 😄

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Thanks Victoria!!

[@azaleaayala3030]

Looks delicious😋

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Thank you so much!!

[@robymohammed9387]

انتى مبدعه وجميله

[@giselsilva]

Another great recipe and I love all the variations you give

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Thanks Gisel!! I appreciate it!

[@SarahSarah-nf4dn]

Looks great!! Would this recipe and your white cake recipe work well for cupcakes/liners also?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

This chocolate cake works perfectly for cupcakes. Reduce baking time by about half. My white does not convert unfortunately

[@cindyboor7876]

Hi Amy! I notice that your paddle attachment is different than my kitchen aid does it make a difference? I never seen on without anything in the middle? Thanks so much for your recipe.

[@Kk-im9fc]

Do you use ducts processesed cocoa or unsweetened natural?

[@neivethcasanova7168]

Hello, thanks for sharing your recipes. I was wondering if I can double the amount of ingredients? Wanna make it for my husband but I have a big family 😅

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Yes I do it all the time!

[@neivethcasanova7168]

Neurotic Mom Bakes thanks for answering 🤗 this will be my husband's cake for his birthday he asked for a chocolate with strawberry cake 😋

[@analimabt]

does it serve 14 people? Seems really delicious!

[@arshiyaobaray5052]

Does this work well with stacking and or carving?

[@kymwood25]

I made these tonight all the way over in Australia! They look awesome! I can't wait to decorate them! Just a question, is the climate where you live humid or regular? Just a question as my home town is quote humid and if I freeze my cakes prior to decorating, I feel like they might sweat while decorating... do you decorate straight from the freezer or wait till they're room temp? Thanks so much, love your ig page also!! Xxx

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

It’s pretty dry actually where I live. If you live where it’s very humid I would try popping your cake in and out of the fridge instead of the freezer. Extreme temperature changes caused the sweating

[@kymwood25]

@@NeuroticMomBakes thats great advise. Thanks so much for the reply! It's awesome that with as many followers as you have, you still take the time to speak to them ❤🎂 you even liked my IG comment today!!🥰 you're awesome!!

[@wafaahaiba6498]

Can i divide on of this cakes in 2 layers? And will that be ok for stacking?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Yes you can. Might need to use a couple straws for support if you stack it tall

[@lindsayarmstrong93]

Made this recipe exactly as posted for cupcakes. Ended up with 31 cupcakes from the batter, probably could’ve filled some slightly higher and gotten 30 out of it. I would aim for closer to 2/3 full if you want a good rise (I don’t like to see the wrapper edges on mine!) I started at 12 minutes and added in 2 minute intervals until done. First batch took about 16 minutes and the other batches went a bit quicker since the pan was hot. Overall they came out perfect. So tasty and not dry at all. And honestly not overly sweet which helps when you add tons of buttercream! I topped mine with one swirl of Oreo buttercream and they were amazing. I could eat that buttercream with a spoon!

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

This is great feedback!

[@bnikiz]

Thank you for this comment! I am planning on making them this weekend for my daughters birthday and I was looking through the comments to see how many the recipe makes

[@prashanthiparakala6177]

Hi is there any substitute for eggs mam

[@sharynevalentine2584]

I love your videos 🥰 You have helped me so much! Can I ask Is all purpose flour the same as plain flour ?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

I am not 100% sure but I think it is. Different regions of the world call flour and sugar different things

[@rabeeanaz]

Can we tier the layers woth this recipe?

[@pixie700]

Can’t wait to try out this recipe!! Can I substitute cocoa powder for cacao powder?

[@lindyannfarrier8463]

They are both the same

[@ImmaShalosh]

Seems silly but Ive been making this cake for about a year now and I realize I don't have sour cream. I see the substitute but is that 1.5 cups instead of the sour cream itself or is that for all the buttercream in the recipe? thank you!!

[@SuperMysterious9]

Hi, I would like to know, what can I use instead of eggs?

[@geoffreyivie9885]

I want to try this for cupcakes for this super bowl, but I have a few questions if you don't mind. How much do they rise, meaning how full should I fill my cupcake tray? How many cupcakes would you say this makes? And would this combine well with your peanut butter buttercream?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

They rise quite a bit. Barely 1/2 full I would say. Easily makes 2 dozen cupcakes, possibly more. Would be delicious with the pb buttercream 😊

[@keishasalvary5018]

Can this recipe be halved? Have you ever done so? I wanna experiment a bit but I don't want 24+ cupcakes. TIA

[@keishasalvary5018]

Can this recipe be halved?

[@none7961]

Love your channel. Like to see people follow their dreams. But I have a note for you, don't use a metal spoon to scrape the inside of your mixing bowl. Always use a silicone spatula. That ensures that you don't remove the protective food coating in the mixing bowl. If you realize the metal attachments don't ever touch the inside of the bowl

[@MsJennifertorresdiaz]

Hello and thank you for the recipe. Quick question. Where can I find the spatula or paddle attachment for the mixer?

[@giselsilva]

Amazon

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

They are kitchenaid attachments so you can order them separately in their website. I’ll bet amazon has them, too

[@MsJennifertorresdiaz]

@@NeuroticMomBakes thank you

[@passionatelybaked4605]

Can we use hung curd or Fresh curd instead of sour cream??

[@SoniaGarcia-fo3yv]

Can you tell me if I am using a 4 inch round cake pan how many can I use with this recipe? I just wanted to be sure. Thanks!

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

You can make four 6 inch cake layers

[@SoniaGarcia-fo3yv]

Thank you so much😉

[@monicalara25]

If I wanted to make them a day ahead is it okay to leave them out or in the fridge?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

I usually decorate my cakes frozen so I’d wrap them and freeze. You can also leave on counter but wrap them up. I don’t recommend fridge until it’s fully decorated. The fridge will dry it out

[@ashlynhinkle7728]

Can you replace sour cream with Greek yogurt?

[@priscilaleon2859]

Great recipe...only one question... SORRY...what would It be the size in centimeters?.. for the pans...like 20?...hope you understand 🙈😂

[@minjamia9762]

Can I substitute the All Purpose Flour for cake flour?

[@indriasmita1089]

This recepi also work for basic birthday cake???

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Yes!

[@indriasmita1089]

@@NeuroticMomBakes thank you amy 💐

[@dimithrithilakasundaram8018]

Can I know the size of the cake tray?

[@geoffreyivie9885]

2 x 8 inch pans

[@dimithrithilakasundaram8018]

Thank you :)

[@amywebb60]

If I’m using 3 6” pans, how long should I bake? 20-ish minutes?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

No about 30-35 min

[@laurenbensley9592]

Do you let them cool completely in the pan or take it out hot to let cool on the rack? I set mine out for about 15 minutes before taking them out and only one came out perfectly. The other two left some in the pan

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

I take them out after about 5 to 10 minutes but that has never happened to me. Make sure you grease your pans really really well. You could try adding some parchment on the bottom after greasing and then grease again on top of the parchment and see if that helps

[@silviasosa9062]

Me encanta verte, pero no hablo inglés y estaría buenísimo si los vídeos tuvieran subtítulos al español. Un fuerte abrazo

[@kimberlykumar5826]

Love this recipe but I find that it’s not chocolatey enough for me I use the Hershey’s regular one and I know you use the dark. If I add more cocoa powder, should I add any additional wet ingredients to ensure the cupcakes are still moist? Thank you so much!

[@odetemartins1103]

Made your chocolate cake 🎂 even with lupus and fibromyalgia it was a hit🙌🙌🙌🙌💐🇿🇦💐💐

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

🎉🎉❤️❤️

[@jordangronenthal9554]

I made this recipe a couple weeks ago & I had to keep it in the oven for about 15 minutes longer (I was using 2-8" rounds). The center of both cakes was really unset & each time I checked with a toothpick it kept coming out with batter on it. I also followed the freezing techniques & made sure to wrap the cakes really well with plastic wrap. This past weekend I stacked & decorated the cakes frozen, set them in the fridge for about 29.5 hours, & then set them on the counter for about 2.5 hours before eating. Sadly, the cakes were really dry. What did I do wrong? I followed the recipe to a "T" & I'm sure it's due to how much longer I baked them but I think the center would have been raw if I wouldn't have kept them in the oven.

[@juliepfefferkorn5099]

Hi, I have made the cake myself numerous times and it has never turned out dry (especially since we are using sour cream and buttermilk). My first idea is that you turned the oven to the wrong settings regarding the fan setting or your temperature is off. Secondly, did you use both buttermilk and sour cream? Thirdly, baking cake batter and checking with a toothpick is only a guideline, not a set rule. If you waited until the toothpick came out completely batter-free, then you overbaked your cakes and thus dried them out. Try researching other ways to tell if your cakes are done and try baking them one by one instead of two at a time to ensure more thorough baking, especially if your oven older or not made for "larger" baking. best of luck!

[@pinkpeony2171]

Have u used a simple $5- oven thermometer to make sure that ur heat settings are properly calibrated?....and another thing...ur most likely reading the recipe entirely WRONG...Try it again but this time with a baking buddy.

[@ahmedshipty2444]

Can i use icing sugar !????? Replacement of granulated sugar?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

I don’t think so

[@dianammmm1117]

Can i ask how many days you can keep it in fridge before putting a cake together? I want to try it 😋 🤔

[@alenbandara3840]

Do.i need to wait till sugar dissolved before adding flour ?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

No

[@alenbandara3840]

I made it. 7" Two layers and 5 cupcakes. So soft and delicious ❤

[@latoshaallen4281]

Do you have recipes that you share?

[@rachealhenry5540]

Is this better than your chocolate 2.0? I tried the chocolate 2.0 and loved it! I'm gonna have to try this. I can't remember but the measurements seem pretty similar

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

This is the same but I re-filmed it for better quality and added the written recipe in cups and grams in the description box 😊

[@blankitapimentel6801]

Se puede usar para cubrir con Fondant ?

[@jenlapitan19]

Can i use.cake flour instead of apf?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

I’m not sure because I’ve never tried. I’m not sure if it changes the leavening agents or what additions cake flour has in it

[@yunfacooknbake6489]

Hello Mrs, glad to know you on youtube channel, but i've been followed u on instagram 2 years ago exactly 😁 i wanna ask about the filling, do you heat all ingredients before in microwave or u just blend it with water? Hope u read this because i've been recook your cake recipe for my husband a year ago, n i really happy thankyou very much Mrs, or i call u mom because the channel is neurotic mom? 😁 lol, no it's a joke, 😁😁😉😉

[@mangeloflife]

What pans do u use.?

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Wilton or Fat Daddios

[@liomisiriwardane8954]

Can I please have the receipe in grams ? Thank you

[@charitywilsonleber8311]

Can you use greek yogurt instead of sour cream?

[@lindyannfarrier8463]

I do it all the time when I'm baking

[@charitywilsonleber8311]

@@lindyannfarrier8463 I tried it, but it wasn’t as moist as I think it should’ve been since the Greek yogurt is non-fat. But not bad :)

[@BS-vk9ls]

No baking powder??

[@Brodythegreat11]

can I double this recipe without it turning out weird?

[@Brodythegreat11]

and sorry I just realized I'm on my sons KZbin account haha

[@lyannaracedo2011]

I made this cake twice in the same night with the exact same ingredients. One turned out perfect and the second one had too much volume, overflowed, didn’t rise because it didn’t rise and was a disaster! What happened??!!?? Help

[@deliciasdaneile7083]

Seria bom se tivesse a legenda em Português 😔

[@finnettecook7718]

Unless I'm blind or deaf which is probably the case. I don't know the temp. So I'm doing it at 350° for 30-35 minutes. I hope that's right. 🤔

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Yes. Correct! I’ll make sure to add that to the description. Please feel free to ask any questions.

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Sometimes with everything I need to remember while filming I forget things now and then. My apologies

[@finnettecook7718]

No worries. You do a great job. Cakes are out and cooling. I'll post my finish cake. Thanks so much!

[@finnettecook7718]

I sent you the finished cake pic in IG. Thanks so much! The Hubby loved it.

[@NeuroticMomBakes]

Excited to see it! I’ll check messages on IG tonight!