Professional Baker Teaches You How To Make CHOCOLATE CAKE!

Four Layer Chocolate Fudge Cake is on the menu in Chef Anna Olson's amazing kitchen, and she is going to teach you how to make this delicious recipe from scratch! Follow along with the recipe below!
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Recipe
Makes one 4-layer chocolate fudge cake
Serves 12-16
Ingredients
Cake
2 ¼ cups (295 g) cake & pastry flour
1 cup (120 g) Dutch process cocoa powder
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 ½ tsp (4.5 g) baking powder
1 tsp (5 g) baking soda
½ tsp (2.5 g) salt
1 cup (200 g) packed light brown sugar
1 ½ cups (375 mL) buttermilk
½ cup (125 mL) vegetable oil
¼ cup (60 mL) strong coffee
4 large eggs
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
Fudge Frosting
¾ cup (175 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
4 oz (120 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
½ cup (60 g) cocoa powder, sifted
3 cups (390 g) icing sugar, sifted
1 cup (250 mL) full-fat sour cream
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
½ tsp (2.5 g) salt
Directions
1. For the cake, preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C). Grease four 8-inch (20 cm) cake pans, dust with flour, tapping out any excess and line the bottom of each pan with parchment paper.
2. Sift the flour, cocoa, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large mixing bowl using electric beaters or into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Stir in the brown sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, coffee, eggs and vanilla. Add this all at once to the dry mixture and mix first on low speed (using electric beaters, if not using a stand mixer) until blended, then increase the speed to medium and beat for a minute until smooth (the batter will be fluid). Pour this into the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes, until a tester inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean. Cool the cakes in the pans for 30 minutes, then turn out to cool completely.
4. For the frosting, melt the butter and chocolate in a metal bowl placed over an inch (25 mm) of barely simmering water, stirring until melted. Set this aside to a cool a little, but it should still be a lukewarm to use.
5. Using electric beaters or in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the melted chocolate & butter with the cocoa powder and half of the icing sugar on medium speed until smooth. Add the sour cream, vanilla and salt and beat in. Add the remaining icing sugar and beat on medium speed until smooth and a spreadable consistency. If the frosting seems too soft at this point, just let it sit for a bit, then beat again, but avoid increasing the speed any higher than medium - this will make the frosting fluffy and light, but no longer fudgy.
6. Place a cake layer (parchment peeled off) on a cake plate. Dollop frosting onto this and spread to the edges in a level layer. Top this with a second cake layer and repeat with the frosting and remaining two cake layers. Use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake. Chill the cake until ready to serve.
The cake will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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[@sarat8577]

Made my first ever cake today using this recipe to celebrate my daughters end of chemotherapy. Turned out fantastic !

[@mbhatti001]

Is it 1.5 tsp of baking powder or 2.5 tsp. Cause she says 2.5 but its written 1.5

[@syedfawaz1650]

God bless her!

[@pathisharaj8528]

@@mbhatti001 1.5 tsp

[@pathisharaj8528]

@@mbhatti001 2.5 tsp

[@danceforme]

I’m always amazed at how Anna can bake everything and anything without creating a mess in her kitchen. 😍

[@richardbowness1595]

Because it is edited. She makes a mess just like the rest of us

[@munirahaman6577]

Because she is not Jamie Oliver 😆😆😆. But i like them both. Now im a homebaker. Thanks to her, im able to bake choc indulgence confidently.

[@yesemaema1538]

Because she has experience in making cakes and other.. 😊

[@CrxyLinda]

I'm just in love with her kitchen 😍 💕

[@lpcookie1]

That's bc she went to cooking school. You learn to clean your station as you go.

[@ka665715]

I made this cake over the weekend and it's a handsdown recipe!!! All my guests love it and i had to make 1 more for my family to enjoy! So chocolatey and rich! And what is more important is it's not sweet! Just so right amount balance of chocolate and sweetness! Now i have found the right choco frosting!!! Thank you so much Anna!

[@jyotikotia5518]

What brand of chocolate u used , or u can tell coco percentage in it? Please

[@sandy6094]

LOVE this frosting!!! This frosting saved my failed "cake" texture brownie~ I put it on the brownie and make it like a mini cake

[@DB-vt1kk]

I love the taste of sour cream in chocolate frosting. It gives it a little zing that is out of this world 🍫

[@ohyum]

We think so too!

[@monicapastran3489]

Can I use buttermilk instead of sour cream for the frosting?

[@raaziatabassum]

@@monicapastran3489 No, use heavy cream instead :)

[@wdparables9303]

@@raaziatabassum Thanks for the tip! I too prefer NOT to use sour cream!

[@robinlong4216]

I decided to try this recipe in a two layer cake 9 inch pans, and it worked out wonderfully. I can’t wait to taste. I’ve been searching for the best chocolate recipe for so long! This look like I’ve found it. Thank you!!

[@susanmeyer9619]

Gosh, I almost have no words to describe this, Anna!! The ultimate decadence for any occasion!!! My love of chocolate cake taken to a whole new level! 🙏🇨🇦❤

[@ohyum]

Glad you like it Susan!

[@antoniajagodic]

There's no mistake when we talk about Chocolate Cake. Always so delicious and yummy. Big greeting from Croatia 😘😘

[@aurelsheremetaj4183]

Do you read people minds I was planing to make a chocolate fudge frosting and you came like magic

[@ohyum]

We wish we could read minds!

[@melcruz4590]

Wow! This is one stunning chocolare cake.! I love how you made it look rustic. Thanks Anna.!

[@ohyum]

Thank you Mel!

[@gabrielconchaponce3737]

I did this recipe for a friend's birthday and he and his guests loved it :)

[@MH-md2gw]

I love this near 10 minutes video of anna olson making cakes 😍 make it more longer please in the next upcoming videos.

[@chrosetlover2118]

Anna, I love your kitchen, it's so complete, you put all kind of ingredients in cabinets, it's so professional, ❤

[@drananth]

The type of life that allows us to bake 4 pans simultaneously!!! Anna's kitchen is life's goal post!!

[@mercynamikoye9084]

I want a kitchen like that so bad because I actually cook a lot everyday so I would use it not just for looks!

[@lenejensen9297]

Looks very delicious. But I cut the top of every layer. So that it is more equal

[@bpaakwaan7325]

use cake strips for an even rise

[@sogorgeous2257]

Yeah, the cake layers looked very domed.

[@emcsquare62]

And the world hears a collective sigh of relief after she transferred the cake .

[@lianamilantoni1266]

Anna is simply amazing! Her recipes are fantastic and her instructions are superior! Thanks Anna. You made me a great Baker!🎂

[@lillianavila3911]

Mmmmmmm It loooooks so delicious! Yumi! Thank you so much for giving un so many yumi moments, I can’t wait to bake it!

[@ohyum]

Please let me know how it turns out!

[@ahilaganesh1726]

Super awesome after a long time I got this recipe TQ mam u said two n half tsp of baking powder but in written recipe u have given one and half tsp ...which one I can follow pls

[@lilianmvoyi559]

This recipe has come at the right time..... ❤ thanks Anna Olson.

[@ohyum]

You are most welcome Lilian!

[@lupitamoreno73]

I've seen people making cakes and desserts... But you are the greatest!!!! Your recipes are incredible, clears, clean, everything is perfect here. You are incredible 🥰. You have one new follower.

[@debjanibiswas903]

Made this yesterday.. it came out so delicious.. didn't have buttermilk at home,so had to replace it with milk..love this recipe ❤️

[@maritzaexport]

Se ve delicioso, gracias por compartir tus recetas, un abrazo desde Lima Perú

[@roselynpalermo3587]

Hi Ms.Anna can I check on the listed recipe above you wrote 1 1/2 tsp baking powder but I think you mentioned 2 1/2 tsp on the video. Just checking as it might make a difference on the cake.

[@shaguftazareen5472]

Yes I heard that too n she added 2 1/2 tsp b.p

[@Earthgal063]

I just made a chocolate cake with fudge frosting two days ago just out of the blue. Same almost exact cake recipe, I’m a real fan of oil in my chocolate cake, and I made a very thick ganache frosting. I’m going to try this fudge frosting next time though. 🥰👍☕️

[@ohyum]

You'll really like it, we promise!

[@Earthgal063]

Oh Yum with Anna Olson oh Anna I know I will. EVERYthing you make and I’ve made is the best. You taught me how to make puff pastry and croissants from your videos. I did all the recipes from that show...and I followed your almond paste recipe. I can’t even thank you enough I can’t 😘🥰 Happy Holidays ! xo

[@fatimaaasim2074]

Did u add hot coffee??

[@veroniquecallaerts7030]

Thanks Anna for that recipe lots of love from Belgium

[@bluemacaroons]

Anna is my favourite pastry chef ever

[@ohyum]

Thank you!

[@ardemisaguirre8088]

This cake makes me happy 😊

[@ft.Pluvi0phile]

Your free flowimg attitiude is amazing ....it is a flair of confidence and individuality....that inspires me becoz whatever recipe i bake bringing my own personality is really important ....U r so inspiring for me ;))))

[@ohyum]

Thank you for your kind words Anya!

[@cindya07]

It came out perfect, easy and fast. No advanced technique is needed to do it and it is quick to bake. It is fluffy and rich in flavor. Recommended for use in cakes with filling 💯 *use the cups measurements

[@n.s4885]

Will make this asap. I got all the ingredients at home already!!

[@milagrossuescun2269]

Me fascinan las preparaciones de Olson

[@randomviewer9569]

Chocolate is the King of Bakery!!! 🍰❤️

[@ohyum]

No doubt about it!

[@gamumasendu3661]

Really loved this cake it's moist it's fluffy it's yummy thank you

[@hisukserjeant5204]

Yeppiddiiiyaaaahhh sooooo goooodd!!!!!!!!! Thanku beautiful lady

[@Qricasrecetas]

Very delicious yum

[@ohyum]

Thank you!

[@user-xp9zh6mw3n]

It looks amazing!

[@miasounirvana385]

Waaaaw ♥ this is going to be one of my go to recipe when I want to make a chocolate cake... thank you Anna your channel is the best

[@ohyum]

Thank you! Please let us know how yours turns out!

[@sharonvanniekerk3822]

ihave recorded most of hwr recipe not to miss out she is my qll time favourite baker love her

[@deo3367]

Searching for a chocolate cake recipe for my husband’s birthday surprise cake! I think I found it! Looks amazing!

[@nirvanaatmost]

Turned out so good!!

[@sitizuraidaismail281]

Everytime i watch her scoop sugar from the drawer i kept thinking wouldn't there be ants around invading the sugar?!! Coz damn each time even before im done with cooking already there are ants crawling on my counter when there's sugar around

[@CLCNY20]

Glad it's not just me. I am so gaurded with flour/sugar, it's in the packaging, tightly wrapped, and then tied up in a plastic bag to boot.

[@angelballonjr.7557]

Thank you for sharing your recipe anna

[@ohyum]

Thank you for watching!

[@languagedude3131]

watching you is the highlight of my KZbin time.

[@divyalakshmi9013]

Thank you Anna... God bless you

[@ohyum]

You are welcome Divya! Thank you for watching!

[@Balderick]

Anna, does it matter, make much difference that the cakes rise so much in the centre, causing layers to be uneven and even tippy while frosting, cutting, etc?

[@darkangeltrix1531]

HI Anna, A good friend recommended me to your channel so I am not only new to your amazing channel but also new to baking. If i do not have a heavyweight beater but only a hand held whisk, can i whisk the wet ingredients first then fold in the dry ingredients instead please? Thanking you in advance for your (or any other kind soul who can share the expert advice please) kind advice... 🙏🏻🙂

[@chegejp]

triple layer is good enough. I like the frosting.

[@ohyum]

Why not one more layer?

[@chegejp]

@@ohyum I agree if is celebratory, why not?

[@sammyhakimvlogs5608]

This Chocolate Cake recipe looks so delicious Chef Anna.

[@schoeibsabri2283]

Always a pleasure watching you making artwork cakes. Greetings from Singapore. Today I will try your red velvet. Tata

[@BIYb]

now you show me this recipe thank you so much a lot i will try this recipe at home thank you so much i love it

[@ginaheywoodiheywood1490]

It looks yummy 😋. Going to make this cake but can i use all purpose flour instead?

[@Maya-yp2ey]

Hi Chef Anna I’m planning to make this on my birthday but Dutch process cocoa powder is so hard to find. Is it possible to just use semisweet chocolate or a regular cocoa powder instead? Please Chef I need your help. Thank you so much 😊

[@juicylouisey]

Can the uncooked cake batter be left for some rime before baking? I don’t have space for 4 pans in my oven at once. Would the delayed baking affect the rise?

[@latteauk]

It must be yum. I will try this recipe soon.

[@ohyum]

It's very yum Sara! Thanks for watching!

[@latteauk]

@@ohyum Sure!Your cake recipes are always great!!

[@pqekoso]

I just want to say thanks a lot ma'am for sharing your knowledge. For those of you who wannna bake a great chocolate cake, I asure this is the best i ve ever made. Go ahead and try it by your own. Once again maam much obliged.

[@BlueSpruce60]

Such a lovely program! She dresses very nice!

[@sudhabakrania549]

Hi mam this cake looks so delicious and tasty what can I use instead of eggs. Thank you so much

[@rehanaraza5018]

This looks delicious Anna.. Thanks for sharing..👍👍🙏😋😋 Please can you give a substitute for sour cream.. because it's very difficult for me to get sour cream..??

[@lebdremylobrigo5437]

Same problem

[@georginarubio6380]

Gracias Anna♥️desde Ecuador.

[@ohyum]

You're welcome!

[@issora12]

My favorite chocolate cake😋

[@ohyum]

That's amazing to hear, thank you!

[@paulangus6298]

I'm not gonna lie, I've gained about 20 pounds since discovering this channel and I should probably unsubscribe for a while... But I won't.

[@ohyum]

You just need to share what bake more often! :)

[@teresamolina7107]

@Janna Maglinao lol

[@user-_-37470]

Paul Angus lmao 😂

[@noorka947]

Good job Mrs.Anna

[@ohyum]

Thank you!

[@yvonnemwambani6205]

Impressive. I'm going to try this one

[@user-li8cf2uf8e]

Thank you for this cake

[@ohyum]

You're welcome!

[@dmitry3290]

so, i made cake, this repicpe and second batch cake out super flat, i guess that because baking soda was gone by the time it was waiting. and i also totally forgot about brown sugar, so it came out not good. and frosting was liquid i tried to freeze it. but i think with good equipment and with good mind it’s good recipe

[@sanamushtaq5299]

You can use gess oven or electric??

[@davidireland3777]

If you change the baking soda and powder ratio, it won’t dome as much. I used 1 1/2 tsp soda and 3/4 tsp powder.

[@celestegranda4172]

How can a person dislike this video? Anna, love your work. 🇨🇴

[@alicenorris7060]

I just found your channel and you are amazing. I do have a question on this chocolate cake, I do not use vegetable oil, what can I use instead. Thank you so very much.

[@sarojinidevithambapillai9146]

Anna true Scandinavian baking beauty

[@betymary3221]

I'm baking this cake for today Diwali for the second time . It was delicious

[@AM-ru3xy]

Chocolate z best ever.. Thank u Anna.. As always wonderful job😍😍

[@HammyTechnoid]

Oh Anna... any cake that has more than 2 layers gets my attention.... Your fudge cake would make me swoon....

[@ohyum]

It was designed specifically for that purpose! :)

[@Miss.G]

Thank you so much! Please tell me the best substitute for Sour Cream? Other than creme fraiche.. as neither are easily available here. Can I use Heavy cream?? 😬

[@vaishali_prakash11]

Looks so delicious.... 😍🥰😘

[@ohyum]

Yes it does!

[@christineyap7004]

OH YUM 👍 DELICIOUS chocolate cake 🍰ANNA ALWAYS PERFECT ❤️

[@crzsxychilngal9895]

Can the vegetable oil be replaced with something else?

[@sabatariq]

Yummy, delicious 😋

[@ohyum]

Thank you Saba!

[@sanamushtaq5299]

Kindly guide about ovent

[@sarojinidevithambapillai9146]

Anna when I visited Sweden recently the hotel was served breakfast some different kind breads never tasted anywhere in World it was delicious and that good can u put out some viedeos

[@darlenefournier977]

Can u substitute the oil for unsalted melted butter?

[@jasminromero6945]

Can you substitute full cream milk with buttermilk? Buttermilk is not common in my area.

[@stellarobertson9910]

That devil food cake sure looks 😋 and yummy and looks easy to make .i will definitely make it my friend thank you so much. 😊😊😊

[@Rinaldigotama]

i have a problem sourcing sour cream, would greek yogurt do?

[@diebuu.8114]

OR normal yogurt ✨

[@KarleneA380]

Mmmm, chocolate cake! 😋

[@ohyum]

The ultimate recipe! :)

[@ibrahimaldalati9601]

I’ve been a fan for a year now and this is awesome I’ve only made 4 of your recipes the reasons that i didn’t do all of them I wish I could the reasons is even though they’re so tasty theres just too much surgery and I don’t have piping pans and don’t have round pans especially spring and I’m not a professional I just do things like cookies cakes mousse noodles muffins pizza and others

[@Luigi5654]

Can you replace the sour cream?

[@diebuu.8114]

Normal yogurt ✨

[@reyquito8172]

Hello I'm from the Philippines,is it recommended that buttermilk is cold? Not room temperature? Thanks

[@zomgseriosuly]

I randomly got a notification for this video from this channel I have never heard of in life

[@vishalarampersad6073]

Ilovechocolatecake👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ohyum]

Then this recipe is for you!

[@pamramphal9380]

Hi Anna, is it 2.5 teaspoons of baking powder? Or 1.5 teaspoons?

[@leony6414]

I hope my kitchen is like that

[@zara67901]

Hi Ana you have three different chocolate cake recipes on this channel starting with your devil's food cake recipe up until your 4 layer chocolate fudge cake recipe. All of them are quite different. Which is your best and most updated recipe for chocolate cake? I.e. which one would you recommend to try if one could only try one recipe?

[@joycetan8561]

I was thinking to ask the same question. Lol

[@louiseoconnell100]

Sweet Jesus Anna that's an amazing cake. Greetings from the West of Ireland ☘️ love your channel 💖

[@ohyum]

Thank you Louise!

[@smitamahadik6509]

Hello mam please try show same eggless cake and biscuit receipe. I like all of your receipe.

[@samasemosemsem4330]

شكرا حدا علي الكيك الرائع👍👍

[@nayantarabiju1928]

Hi Anna , can to tell me what could be the reason for the top of my cake having cracks after baking ? And how can I correct it?

[@zeenatrehman8975]

Hi Anna, Can I add 2 teaspoon of orange extract? To make it a chocolate orange cake.

[@GothamisKitchen]

Any alternative for sour cream on the frosting? Whipping cream? Yogurt?

[@hananana4549]

I would like to know about the cake It's soft and juice in side. ? ? Thanks Greetings from Belgium Anna We love you