I made my rich CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE even better!

If you’re looking for a rich, moist chocolate cake recipe that’s going to satisfy your sweet cravings, then this cake IS IT! The velvety soft chocolate cake layers are packed with chocolate flavor, and paired with an indulgent chocolate fudge frosting. This is an updated recipe of my original 'Rich Chocolate Cake' recipe.
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INGREDIENTS:
🔹Chocolate Cake
▢1¾ cups (210 g) flour - regular all purpose
▢½ cup (50 g) cocoa powder - unsweetened, dutch process preferred
▢1 tsp baking soda
▢1½ tsp baking powder
▢½ tsp salt
▢¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter
▢1¼ cups (200 g) dark chocolate - I use 50% dark but any good quality semi-sweet chocolate will work
▢⅓ cup (80 g) milk - cold
▢1½ cups (300 g) white granulated sugar
▢1½ tbsp instant coffee powder
▢⅓ cup (70 g) unflavoured vegetable oil - I use canola oil
▢2 tsp vanilla essence/extract
▢3 large eggs - room temperature
▢½ cup (110 g) hot water
🔹Chocolate Fudge Frosting
▢1 cup (226 g) cream
▢4 tsp cocoa powder - unsweetened, dutch process preferred
▢2½ cups (400 g) dark chocolate - I use 50% dark but any good quality semi-sweet chocolate will work
▢1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter
▢1⅓ cups (170 g) powdered sugar - also known as icing/confectioners sugar
▢½ tsp instant coffee powder
▢½ tsp salt
▢2 tsp vanilla essence/extract
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[@CakesbyMK]

This week I'm sharing my updated rich chocolate cake recipe! It's made up of velvety soft cake layers that are packed with chocolate flavor, which are paired with an indulgent chocolate fudge frosting. I’ve recently updated this recipe (April 2024), as some readers were having issues with the cake layers sinking in. I experimented with different ways to add a little more structure to the cake layers to help prevent this issue, and finally settled on an updated recipe that had additional structure, but still had the same great flavor and texture to the original. I know there are many of you who LOVE the original version, so I have kept the original quantities in the notes section of the recipe card (towards the bottom of the blog post). I want to assure you though, that the updated version (in my opinion) is even better than the original, so don’t be afraid to give it a go 😀 Get the full written recipe here: cakesbymk.com/recipe/rich-chocolate-cake/ Enjoy!

[@chazjonez9763]

Hi 👋 I’m wondering, what kind of salt do you use? Iodized, sea salt, kosher, etc.

[@pclem4686]

Yay you are finally doing the flavors or flavor that I love are like that's great and better

[@thecatsister3040]

Hi, and salam..do you think I can make this into 2 tier cake

[@syedabegum5732]

Hello Alhamdulillah, your videos and recipes are amazing. I tend to make big cakes if I double the recipe how do I adjust the cooking time. Please help .

[@incognitoedom]

Why not just trust the process and yourself first. And don't be disheartened by any mistakes. Mistakes made during baking are easily fixed with frosting etc. Goodluck. ​@@thecatsister3040

[@rosemoore5364]

Hi. If you do not own a bakery, you should. We need more good bakeries like years ago and nice people who share like you. Your recipes are just awesome. You have a great day young lady and thank you.

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww thank you so much for your wonderful message :D so so so happy so many of you are enjoying the recipes ❤️. No bakery yet, but who knows maybe in the future :D

[@bearsm0m]

Honest to God, not only is she an absolute angel for sharing her recipes -- and for the amount of time, work, ingredients, money and knowledge that goes into this process....but her recipes are NO FAIL! They are fabulous every time. I've searched for a good vanilla cake recipe for years. YEARS. I have two that I like but once they cool, they aren't that perfect crumb, tender cake. So I tried MK's for the first time. 1000/10. KEEPER! Please protect this beautiful lady at all costs because she is an absolute life safer and blessing to all who bake! xoxox

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww thank you so so much for your wonderful comment! So so happy to hear you loved the vanilla cake recipe :D my channel would be nothing without all you amazing people trying my recipes so THANK YOU! ❤️❤️

[@roselyneamenge4915]

She's so sweet and will respond to your query. God Bless you swt@.

[@starlinerm.batistaarias8154]

I made your cake today and followed everything exactly and oh My! The best chocolate cake ever. And I have made my share of chocolate cake recipes but this one takes "the cake".

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww yay! So so happy to hear you enjoyed it :D I would be so so grateful if you can kindly leave a review on my blog (if you haven't already), it really helps my content out :D thank you so so much for trying the recipe :)

[@christabelsjournal]

I've been watching ur videos for a long time but I have never tried baking any but today I was craving a rich chocolate cake and I used your recipe and it was amazing. I really have to commend you ma'am. This is the softest, fudgiest and most intense chocolate cake I have ever tasted. Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@inoyf304]

Your recipes are life changing!!! I made the carrot cake and the red velvet cake twice and they’re the best recipes ever!

[@CakesbyMK]

Awww yay! So so happy to hear you loved them both :D if you manage to find a spare minute I'd be so so grateful if you can kindly leave a review on my blog - it really helps my content out :D thank you so much again for trying the recipe!

[@ainfarheen]

I made this cake (using the old version) just two days ago and it was a huge hit! It was my sister’s birthday and being a chocolate lover, she was in heaven! Thanks MK 🥰

[@CakesbyMK]

Awww I am so so happy to hear your sister loved the cake :D

[@clkhoo821]

I have just baked this cake, reduced the sugar by 30% (we prefer less sweet cake). It turned out very well!!! It is the best chocolate cake i have bake so far, & it is so easy! Will definitely bake it over again & again. The cake itself is already a big HIT! Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe! Love it! Greetings fr Malaysia ❤

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww yay! :D So so happy to hear you all loved it and what an honor that it's the best chocolate cake you've baked so far! If you manage to find a spare minute I'd be so so grateful if you can kindly leave a review on my blog - it really helps my content out :D thank you so much again for trying the recipe and much love from NZ to Malaysia :)

[@adelmohamed307]

One of the best chocolate cake receipe.thank you my dear sister

[@LovesDachshunds-vp4gf]

Thank you, MK! Your wonderful recipes and videos make my day!

[@danabuck6461]

Just found your channel when I saw your less sweet buttercream video. Cannot wait to try this!

[@andreajohnson174]

Hi Mk, fantastic baking as always you never disappoint 😋

[@ericfinkelstein1667]

I think that you are an amazing baker. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

[@sallyolwa6008]

Im glad I have a screenshot of the original. It has never failed me 😊 I will try this one also and see the difference but I have no issues with the original recipe.

[@noonebutme]

I’m really curious to know how they compare, please let me know your thoughts once you’ve tried it

[@CakesbyMK]

So so happy to hear that :D and don't worry I've kept the original recipe on the blog post too in the recipe notes :D

[@phionahwalusimbi5815]

When I need a recepie, I look for MK, this is where I get the real deal. You are a blessing madam.

[@Farheen8908]

Love the frosting

[@mohamedfazlon6240]

Thank you. Happy Eid MK

[@Dr.A.R.]

the older version of this recipe is just a big hit but i just did not like it sinking in centre but i am so so excited to now try this new one. you are such an angel to share your amazing recipes. amd the fudge frosting is honestly out of this world

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww thank you so much! Hope this updated recipe helps solve the sinking problem :D

[@Dr.A.R.]

@@CakesbyMK thank you so much dear for all your efforts, I can't thank enough

[@abeedamugjenkar4542]

Thank you so much for your amazing pistachio cake recipe which I made for Eid

[@clairebear9971]

I just made this a couple of hours ago and it’s delicious! I nibbled a little bit to try it but I have gallstones so I can’t eat anything with too much fat. That rules out this cake sadly but I gave it to my sister. Her husband is going to LOVE this. Thank you, your videos are always so helpful and informative. You seem like such a nice genuine person and I am looking forward to trying more recipes 😊

[@vybz_39tv]

Wow sis dis one gose off the edge i enjoy it so so much love all the way from jamaica

[@simonomodia9203]

Thanks for today's recipe

[@michicowooten5777]

Thank you! I still can’t wait to make your Red Velvet Cake soon ❤❤

[@cynthiatigere9131]

You are simply the best❤

[@DiaDia18]

Very nice your recipie Maryam! They looks amazing! Have a nice day and good week! 👍👏🍫🍫🍫

[@StorytimewithSai]

Yummy 😋 Thank you for sharing this recipe 🥰

[@sensationalnora7326]

HI MK, I would like to know if you had any recommendations on storing the cake? How long would it last in room temperature/ fridge? I have just one suggestion, is it possible if you can give us like recommendations on how to store the cake and how long it'll stay fresh in the fridge or on the counter after you give us a taste test? Thank you, kindly.😊

[@4xdefender]

Looks delicious as always ❤

[@ishandebee8828]

Really enjoy your presentation and am trying the recipe now now! Thank you for so many cake recipe choices to view and follow. Subscribed to your channel and going to try every one! The explanations of troubleshooting etc to an oldie like me are invaluable. Thank you so much! 🤩

[@333donutboy]

I'm looking forward to making this and comparing it to the original. I'm really interested in the frosting. It looks like a modified ganache.

[@naaayeleysenasalakpi6454]

Looks really yummy and moist!!

[@hayleysebbage9804]

Looks delicious thank you 😊

[@quiz-blasters227]

The chocolate cake looks just too good. Thanks for the recipe.

[@toshiyukisuzuki7610]

I really should not be surprised because you are a very passionate and hard working youtuber-baker... you are almost into half a million subscribers😊 Well done n well deserved

[@CakesbyMK]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@lucindaperez7845]

🩷🩷🩷🥰🥰🥰I will definitely MAKE it!!Thank you beautiful lady 💃🏻💃🏻

[@roseflower7250]

Your recipe is super hit👏👏👏

[@raheelnaqshbandi8868]

Its so yummy i ll make it soon In sha Allah

[@susiepeters2981]

This looks so so delicious

[@mell9780]

This weekend I am definitely attempting this....thank you

[@blowurn0se]

How’d it go?

[@BMInes]

Hello i just discovered this video. Tomorrow is my birthday and no pastry/cake shop is open (every food place takes vacation after Eid festivities), so I’m making it on my own trying this recipe (scared but excited), wish me goodluck !

[@HeronCoyote1234]

Happy Birthday!

[@BMInes]

@@HeronCoyote1234 thank you so much ! I wish youtube let me put the picture of my cake here, i added my own touch to the frosting : orange marmelade ! Decorating it was difficult as i forgot the frosting in the fridge for more than 2 hours, but the cake was delicious!

[@AnneFrancke]

I luv your recipes they are easy peacy & how you present your channel as well gives extra motivation & encouragement lastly your smile is sweeter than the frosting 😅 TXS for sharing❤🎉 my name is Anne from South Africa😊

[@CakesbyMK]

Awww 'your smile is sweeter than the frosting'! That is the sweetest thing ever :D thank you Anne :) much love from NZ to South Africa! :)

[@seydilainez2686]

Need to try this recipe

[@user-tv1uw3jv2i]

Ohh martes dulce ❤graciasss y que maravilla de biscocho. Sii yo lo hice, y se me rompía. Pero divinooo el sabor, asi que igual me dio. Asi que Gracias .

[@velocitygirl8551]

it's beautiful 💖

[@musankosi1522]

This i must try

[@littlerob2004]

Guess what I am making next time I am off work 😂😂 this looks absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing. Love your channel

[@ritacamarsh2553]

Another great recipe.

[@hansanieedirisinghe6598]

I made this cake and it was so yum!! Thanks to you @Cakes by MK

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww yay! So so happy to hear this :D I'd be so so so grateful if you can kindly leave a review on my blog (if you haven't already) - it really helps my content out :D thank you so much again for trying the recipe :)

[@deborahwood4728]

That fudge frosting looks decadent

[@beenishtauseef8262]

Ohhhh just looking so much tempting.....fudgy.....chocolaty.....wud luv to have it on Eid❤

[@sameeraalkhaja5786]

Wow this looks so yummy

[@mammabear8774]

MK I’m still waiting on your cookbook!!!! Please write one❤❤❤❤❤

[@CakesbyMK]

Haha hope to do something like that in the near future :D

[@isuridewmini611]

I made a chocolate cake according to ur recipe ❤ it was amazing chocolate cake i ever ate❤ ....thank u dear and keep it ahead 🎉

[@CakesbyMK]

Woohoo! So so happy to hear this :D if you manage to find a spare minute I'd be so so grateful if you can kindly leave a review on my blog - it really helps my content out :D thank you so much again for trying the recipe :)

[@suleimanabubakar4149]

Ahh, I've been using your last chocolate cake recipe and it's was the best, as you've done this one now, i became speechless because this new chocolate cake recipe is just too amazing, I don't even need to try it out yet because it's just too beautifully awesome masha Allah

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! Yes you could do that, just be sure the frosting is very cold before whipping it :)

[@sarakhan120]

Beautiful ❤

[@monapizzalover7140]

Love your channel 💙💙

[@Springblossom.]

❤This cake woman always baking perfect deceiving 🎂.

[@safiyasiddiqui5217]

I am going to try this.. thanks..

[@adamwinters448]

Now my eid will be perfect. Mk i love you so much . Happy eid

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww hope you had a wonderful Eid :D

[@myChefDiary]

Delicious cake ❤❤❤❤

[@tanshine17]

I swear by the fudge frosting recipe! Its velvety and so chocolatey

[@CakesbyMK]

Haha totally agree!! One of my fav frostings :D

[@clementine-png]

love your recipes! so easy to understand and so so delicious, ive been recommending your videos to my friends who are looking into baking because i know your recipes wont disappoint. would u ever make a chocolate mousse that can be used for frosting? (unless you already have, in which case i need to check that out).

[@CakesbyMK]

Thank you so much for your kind message and for recommending my videos to others :D it really means a lot! I haven't shared a chocolate mousse/frosting recipe just yet but will keep that in mind for future videos :) Thank you so much again for all the love and support!

[@DD-hp9vo]

Thank you so much! Please make a black forest cake 🙏

[@jen9216]

Hello MK! Thank you for sharing all of your tips and recipes. Truly a gifted individual. Here in the states we have what’s called a yellow cake basically vanilla cake but with extra egg yolks. Not sure if you have it in New Zealand but do you plan on doing any yellow cake recipes?

[@rumaalam811]

So yummy ❤

[@lifeisbeautiful_nz]

Look sooo good

[@jeongsungwoo]

Great editting

[@mariatasnim3934]

Assalamu alaikum,, Eid Mubarak ❤️💕,, I made this chocolate cake for this Eid and everyone loved it ,, I always like your recipe and thank you so much for share with this amazing recipe,, may Allah shower you with lots of blessings ❤️

[@CakesbyMK]

Wassalaam! Eid Mubarak :D Awww I am so so happy to hear everyone loved the recipe :D if you find a spare minute I'd be so so grateful if you can kindly leave a review on my blog - it really helps my content out :D thank you so much again for trying the recipe and hope you had a wonderful Eid! :D

[@Hummingbirds2023]

You're an excellent baker, I would be fat fat fat, if I made these delectable delicious desert cakes you make!! You eat with eyes first. Your completed cakes look so perfect you can see how good they are going to taste. Beautiful job!! You are the best! The BEST! 👏👍👌🌹🎉

[@zinex2474]

I like that you think of us who don't own fancy equipment 😉❤️

[@galaxykhan3669]

We should apreciate her work

[@keerthisowmiya7526]

You are amazing 😍

[@fatimahdamree9682]

Assalamoualaikum i try this cake it come out exact as yours so tasty❤ Should i keep this in the fridge before serve?

[@TashfeenKaDastarkhawan]

Chocolate🍫🍫🍫 cake🍰 looks very yummy very well prepared❤❤❤❤

[@user-tg9ie8xm6g]

This is yummy 😋

[@Anjumkitchenofficial]

Delicious cake

[@gracious2018]

Blessed. Thanks for your wonderful recipes 😊With much love to share your tips, too! GOD bless you abundantly.AMEN 🙏 🙌❤️💚🩵💜💙🧡🤍 Singapore 🇸🇬 Gracious

[@EmziRecipes]

Wao its looking so yummy😋

[@bbose1533]

Hi MK, thanks. Would you be willing to give a custard cake a go? Or a toffee pecan cake? 🙏

[@estheridabor611]

Thank you for the recipe. How did you add extra structure to the recipe?

[@CakesbyMK]

Heya! :) The main changes to the original recipe include an additional egg and additional flour - both of which add more structure to the cake layers :)

[@boldpicturesgarderners]

Delicious 'moist cake❤

[@remedieswithsajida]

Wow soooooo delicious

[@firsthowto]

I love this video

[@ruhinajaved7604]

Assalamu alaikum mk, dont we need to soak the layers, and will the sponge become hard if we refrigerate it. Can you mention about storage also. Thank you

[@howardmel011]

Just made this cake over the weekend. The icing is good and the flavor of the cake is good. However, my cake came out of my convection oven extremely dry. I cooked it at 38 min as instructed. I also used the same size pans (magic line brand) idk why it was so dry but I couldn't save it. I followed the directions and along with the video. Any suggestions? I'm willing to give it another try.

[@sarahmoise]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 my favorite channel

[@lailaakbar6545]

Great recipe!! Kudos to you for the effort you put into these videos

[@CakesbyMK]

Thanks so much :D you could reduce the sugar slightly, no more than a 1/4 cup (50g) though otherwise this will affect the texture of the cake :) enjoy!

[@samihaamber9796]

My cake sunk I followed the exact recipe!!

[@reshmamanian8]

Hello madam. All your recipes looks amazing. Great job madam. Madam can you please tell me which OTG do you use with litres as well. Thanks in advance.

[@syldee8927]

Hello MK, I love you easy cake recipes. Do you have recipe for date cake / tamar cake? some people refer to it was pudding. Thanks.

[@CakesbyMK]

So happy to hear you're loving the recipes :D I don't have those recipes just yet sorry but do hope to share a date cake soon! :)

[@syldee8927]

@@CakesbyMK Thanks so much for your thoughtfulnes

[@ananthikrishnan]

Thank you very much for the recipe. Csn o ude this for tall cakes?

[@coutinho963]

You are the best

[@namratadungrani6207]

Eggless one too please❤❤

[@CakesbyMK]

Heya :D You can find my eggless chocolate cake recipe here: cakesbymk.com/recipe/moist-chocolate-cake-eggless/

[@kim8946]

Looks divine - we don’t have all purpose flour so would I use the same amount of cake flour??

[@CakesbyMK]

Thanks so much! :) I haven't tried this recipe with cake flour myself but if you wanted to give it a try then yes the same amount of cake flour :) just mix the batter a little more at the end to make sure there is enough structure as cake flour has less gluten so may not hold up as well as all purpose flour :)

[@vimalajayaveloo6603]

Hai MK, happy EID to you & to your fam. Love yr updated version. Can I use fresh milk or whipping cream instead of water that you add to the batter or is it a must water only? Lots of love from Malaysia. TQ.

[@CakesbyMK]

Happy Eid to you too! :D Unfortunately the hot water is crucial for the final taste and texture :)

[@vimalajayaveloo6603]

Tq, MK.

[@rockmocho8181]

I Always love you Video❤😋

[@cristinamorgado7890]

Obrigada pela receita, Beijinho de 🇵🇹

[@MyMoyin]

Hello MK can I use this measurement for a size12 cake pan, thanks n well done.

[@CakesbyMK]

Heya! :) The batter may not be enough for a 12inch cake pan - you could try it but the cake layer may be a little thinner :)

[@oshii009]

delicious

[@evalizhimomi4160]

Can we use melted butter instead of vegetable oil?