The Fudgiest, Greatest Chocolate Cake

[@phoebechiki5529]

PEOPLE: trust me when I say that this is the best chocolate cake you’ll ever make and try. It’s my go-to every single time and it has never failed me. PLEASE MAKE IT!!! Thank you, Sam for this amazing recipe. I can’t say it enough!!! …also, now I want chocolate cake so badly…!!! 🤤

[@jennifertan7079]

I would love to make this recipe but isn't there too much sugar in the recipe?

[@Lettuce-and-Tomatoes]

@@jennifertan7079 I’ve been subscribed to this channel for well over a year, I watch every video and I guarantee you that it’s not too much sugar. There are lots of people on KZbin who make videos of themselves cooking a recipe for the first time while pretending that they have made it before. This isn’t one of those channels. Sam is very clear about the fact that she researches and tests everything first with the help of her two lovely assistants, Endora and Tabitha, who don’t like be on camera for some reason.

[@phoebechiki5529]

@@jennifertan7079 there’s just enough sugar so that it’s not too sweet!

[@Lettuce-and-Tomatoes]

One thing that I think is important to add for any people who may be thinking about going off script and using regular milk instead of buttermilk (or a homemade acetic milk) is that you will need to use baking powder instead of baking soda. How much, I don’t know because I don’t bake cakes. I do know that baking soda needs acid to interact with and it won’t have enough of it with regular milk. Baking powder comes to the party with its own powdered acid (cream of tartar, I think) that’s activated by the liquid in the recipe for leavening. So, if you use baking soda and regular milk, you will get brownies at best or an unusually large chocolate flavored hockey puck at worst. My recommendation, just buy a 12 ounce container of buttermilk for about a buck. Excellent video, Sam.

[@FiberJourney]

I wonder if the lack of baking soda id the reason for Hershey's instead of Dutched? I have NO hershey's I have powdered buttermilk though...Amazon

[@51drock]

Just made this and it was delicious! I did half the recipe, bit it came out so yummy 🤤 First “from scratch” cake I have made that came out so light and fluffy just like a box cake. Will be baking this for my daughters birthday cake 💜

[@robinfollett9443]

Made this cake for a 40th birthday party. It is the most moist chocolate cake I ever had! Everyone loved it! Definitely a keeper!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad everyone enjoyed it so much! :)

[@taromilktea919]

I made this Monday night and it was so delicious! 😋This was my second attempt at making a cake and I decided to follow your because it was straight forward and easy to follow. I decided to not use my Kitchen aid stand mixer and work everything together in a large bowl with a whisk and spatula. While making it I accidentally poured in 1 cup of hot coffee instead of the 1/2 cup per the recipe. I thought I messed up but decided to bake it anyway. The cake still turned out amazing! Thank you so much recipe Sam!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! :)

[@EileenChin-n3o]

Love your recipes. Will be making this soon.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you! I hope you love it! :)

[@Healthy-Mom-of-2]

Made your cake yesterday for my Mom’s birthday and everyone in the family loved it! No slices left! It took me a while to make so next time I’m going to bake the cake the day before and make the frosting the day of. Thank you for a delicious cake recipe! ❤ I’m going to try your key lime pie next, my husband’s favorite.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I’m so glad to hear that it was such a hit! I hope everyone loves the key lime pie just as much! 😊

[@Healthy-Mom-of-2]

@@SugarSpunRun Thank you! 🙏

[@crystaldawn8875]

Cookie baking season is almost over for me..considering I have baked cookies for the past 3 months for friends n family..baking cakes next will be a welcomed change for me and I'm sure everyone will love that! Your chocolate chip 🍪 is a HIT everytime..they bring out the little kid in adults its beautiful to watch that. Thanks a million🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@LovesDachshunds-vp4gf]

Thank you so much for this recipe that I can"t wait to try with your favorite chocolate frosting! Thank you so much for your excellent videos that offer easy-to-follow instructions. Your effort and hard work is greatly appreciated!

[@bbeth7092]

I made this today for my 50th Birthday. I cannot wait to share it with friends this evening. I know it will be delicious! Thanks, Sam.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Happy birthday!!! I hope everyone loves the cake! 😊

[@bbeth7092]

@@SugarSpunRun It was a hit!

[@MaryMontes-u5i]

I just made this cake. Followed the recipe exactly for the cake. Did not have round cake pans. Baked it in a Bundt pan 350°F 40 minutes exactly. so moist and delicious. Cut the peanut butter frosting recipe in half since I was frosting, just the top of the Bundt cake. Drizzled with the ganache. 😋

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! :)

[@chrissypena-leyendecker5263]

This cake was so fudgy & delicious! Thank you for sharing another great recipe!😍!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@Cric3360]

I tried this chocolate cake recipe this is so delicious 😋 Thank you sam for sharing this amazing recipe of chocolate cake

[@SugarSpunRun]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it so much! 😊😊

[@MaryMontes-u5i]

I have tried quite a few of Sam’s recipes, especially the cakes, and they’ve always turned out great. Now I’m going to make this chocolate cake.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love this one too! :)

[@dianeferraro5208]

This I will make for the next weekend and it look so gooood……. I’ll get back to you to tell u how it went for sure I’m exited to try it ❤❤thank you

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love it! :)

[@scrane5500]

Looks great! Going to try this cake just plant-based as I have a family history of Cancer so need to avoid the estrogen and possible BLV in dairy and choline and lead in eggs. Thanks you for sharing

[@karenbalkaranali4739]

This looks super easy & delicious👌

[@diegomm9100]

Muchas gracias por estas recetas tan maravillosas❤🎉

[@ginabrown4463]

Sam!!!! You can tell this cake is moist and yummy, just by the video! I'm in bed with COVID..and I'll be watching every one of your videos today 😊 They make me 2:21 feel better! God Bless Sam😊

[@ginabrown4463]

Idk why the time is on my comment?

[@rukmanisamarasinghe569]

Last month I travelled and when I came back I saw I love chocolate cake will prepare soon thanks

[@kenmoreSF]

Hi Sam. I agree that buttermilk substitute is not the same as buttermilk.

[@princessalways4eva]

Looks delicious. A slice would be perfect right now to have with the coffee that I’m drinking. Tfs. Have a wonderful day.🤗

[@thanishareddy1023]

Hii I really love this recipe!! I wanted to know how I can make a eggless version of this cake

[@SugarSpunRun]

Unfortunately I haven’t experimented with making this eggless so I can’t say for sure. 😔

[@Simsane]

What I don't like about using a chocolate bar instead of powdered cocoa for the frosting is how there's such a short window of time between being too hot to use and too cold so it's stiffening up again. That or heating it up too quickly where it makes the chocolate grainy.

[@heathermeagher6]

I've always used the hot coffee to bloom the cocoa. I do it first and it's cooled enough after the addition of the eggs. Ever tried it? Love your videos and your kiddo!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I do it this ways for some recipes like muffins and it works great! Just found it doesn’t make a big difference in most of my cakes.

[@moniquej.9288]

It looks delicious, will definitely give it a try. Can I double the recipe for a 4 layer cake?

[@BrissasBlessedBites]

Hi Sam I’m about to make your triple chocolate cake recipe for my twin brothers 4th birthday in two days and I’m really excited to make it tomorrow❤. And I will try to make this chocolate cake recipe so yummy!!!. Thank you for sharing💕

[@davidc7418]

Sam, you should weigh your batter when pouring it your baking pans, that way you can get even amounts in each pan.

[@mayonnaiseeee]

This cake looks amazing! Sam, I notice you tend to opt for natural cocoa powder vs dutch processed. I always have Guittard dutch cocoa powder around for a recipe or two of mine, but should definitely just pick up a container of natural cocoa powder too. Any reason you choose the natural over dutch (color, balance with the sugars you use, acidity, stronger flavor overall, etc)? Thanks again!

[@SaraFoehner]

Have you ever tried Hershey's Deluxe Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake? It is the best chocolate cake recipe i have found in 60+ years of baking. This recipe looks like a close second. Trying it soon! Thabk you for posting this!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

That was my family’s favorite for years and when I developed this recipe my goal was to make it even better than that one :)

[@Urprobablymad]

Can I use this recipe for cupcakes?

[@SugarSpunRun]

Sure thing!

[@MarissaBishop]

What if I make it with dark chocolate cocoa powder, would that still be good?

[@SugarSpunRun]

I think it could probably work.

[@MAX_YT-j6c]

Hi Sam, that cake looks yummy. I can't wait to make it and use your frosting, too. But I'm having trouble finding your recipe. Can you please include it in your next video❤❤?

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love it! I always include the full recipe as well as a link to the printable recipe in the description of every full-length video, I hope that helps! :)

[@MAX_YT-j6c]

@SugarSpunRun I'm sorry. I meant the recipe for the chocolate frosting. I went through your playlist, and I found one recipe for frosting, but it wasn't the one you used on this cake.

[@Ohheyitsyou]

Love this! You make it look so easy

[@estherjarvis7047]

love this recipe & saving! Thanks!

[@reneeemigree9004]

Avocado, the best, healthiest, that’s what we use.✅

[@jennifercaballes3917]

Hi, can i replace the buttermilk with plain greek yogurt? Will it be the same?

[@SugarSpunRun]

Full fat plain greek yogurt could work here. :)

[@mehjabeenjable3632]

Hi is this choc cake more light and moist an fluffy or other 1

[@peggymann925]

Can't wait to make it, yummmmm.

[@kalrobbins2811]

When I make my "death by chocolate" cake, I usually dust my pans with cocoa powder as opposed to flour. Just my preference.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Great idea! :)

[@jennifertan7079]

Hi Sam, I would love to make this cake, but what is the least amount of sugar that I can use (instead of 4 cups sugar)?

[@Vinita123g]

With 2cups of sugar does it come out too sweet ?

[@NormaRea-e5w]

This looks good.

[@sonyabarkwell6077]

Sam is this the same as the Peanut butter Chocolate Cake?I have tried it before and made it many times for Birthday 🎂cake!I will try this one,some of the measurements are little different!🙄

[@susanhammitt7080]

Looks delicious, like a red velvet cake texture I bet. I can't believe your boys are not there for the taste teste.

[@ruthstellatella242]

I always sift my cocoa powder to avoid lumps

[@susankidd2456]

This may be a crazy question…but how much coffee? I never heard an actual measurement, just a cup of hot coffee, that could be different amounts and I know it could affect the consistency of the batter and how the cake will bake. Can someone help me out, please? I REALLY want to make this cake today! 🤷🏻‍♀️ 10:55 EST

[@SugarSpunRun]

Hi! It’s an actual measuring cup as in 16 tablespoons or 236ml. I hope that helps!

[@susankidd2456]

Absolutely! Just making sure we’re on the same page…I can make an 8oz cup in my Keurig and that suffices, right?

[@Omanine9]

Cant i use cake flour ? Alternatively nread flour the 2 "avaliable "here

[@SugarSpunRun]

Cake flour will work if substituted properly. 😊

[@ruthstellatella242]

Using baking strips keeps cake layers level.

[@davidalexanify]

Why do some bakers use cream cheese and unsalted butter. Just want to understand why this is done. Thank you so much for your wonderful recipes.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm assuming you mean unsalted butter and salt? This is done to control the salt in the recipe. You have a general idea of the salt content of salted butter but not always exact. :)

[@Billy33753]

Yummy cake

[@medikate9841]

I’ll have to use this on my next batch of Mason jar recipes. Just finished my first batch for a white elephant gift. Best way to spend only $10. Especially since my bf spent twice as much on his.

[@raeescalera9029]

How much buttermilk?

[@SavoryExperimentsCooking]

WOW! Now that's a heck of a chocolate cake! Swoon!

[@dianes9416]

3/4 cup of cocoa. Yum has to be very judgee❤

[@rosiebess2875]

This looks damn delicious 😅❤

[@IslandGirl4Life]

I always laugh at the pan in to Stand mixer, cue sad tune....You Rock

[@annalockwood3021]

What's the story there? It makes me laugh because I can relate (my stand mixer needs repairs, sigh).

[@Jen0714]

What is the main difference between this cake and the one titled 'best chocolate cake?' I need to make a chocolate cake for my sister and can't decide which one. Thank you, Sam (or anyone that wants to chime in)!

[@SugarSpunRun]

They’re the same, I just thought it was time I make a new video 🙂

[@pclem4686]

Mm mm it's goodi think it's just like the um triple chocolate cake 🍰

[@LauraBadolato]

Hi Sam how are you I’m Laura the lemon cookies were so good❤

[@Barbbeshears]

Yummy 🤤

[@Cre8tiveOne66]

911 baking emergency Sugar Spun! Please help! No matter what I do, the edges of my brownies ALWAYS turn out over baked & dried out. It's so unappealing that I cut it out and toss them. The rest of the brownies are great. I've tried 8x8 metal, glass & aluminum pans. Watched many KZbin videos (especially yours) but can't get it right 😫

[@cynthiadameron1399]

I didn’t know there was such a thing as a cake leveler 😂

[@SugarSpunRun]

You can totally just use a knife or not level at all! I can’t hold the knife straight to save my life tho so this was mercifully gifted to me 😂

[@cynthiadameron1399]

@@SugarSpunRun I’m the same I couldn’t do it by hand, but if ever start baking a lot I will get one of those

[@randyrandolph9709]

Why do you miss treat your stand mixer lol.

[@chesneycheeseknees9964]

I wonder if I can use Baking Powder instead of Baking Soda? or half and half?

[@sewcrazybaker]

No, you can't do either of those things because you will end up with a mess. You will also be wasting ingredients.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I don't recommend it, unfortunately the right leavening agent is very important here and the cake won't turn out properly without it.

[@Mrs.AmyAlexandriaRamirez1977]

❤😊

[@mehjabeenjable3632]

Hi im just hopin u would help me out, i asked sooooo many people but im sure u know how it is, people nowadays dont like helping others , people nowadays don't understand that not the whole world have baking knowledge so wen a person ask its because he dont have knowledge over that matter, not every1 know that u need only certain amount of batter in pan if using less then you wil get thin cake and if using more its going to overflow and centre remains uncooked, i never knew that, so it just happened that i felt for cupcakes/ muffins the 1 day an i wanted 24 cupcakes or more in total an therefore i had to ask u questions like can i use less batter to get the xtra so u said double the recipe because u knew that wen using less batter cakes dont rise but the thing is everyone dont know that, i only got to know now tooooo recently but before i never knew, all these laws , im sure there's more people that dont know , so coming to my question springform pans whats all the different sizes u get in springform pans

[@anderson8601]

I thought you would have added a 70g or so of melted chocolate. It would have increased your fat/flour ratio and hence the fudginess of your cake!!! That's why you need Luke there with you!!!

[@adamdunn9179]

Just try it as it; it’s sooooo flavorful and fudge-y because of the coffee, yet is so light! It’s a crowd favorite!

[@gloriajackson2021]

I honestly don't think it needs it! It's delicious just like this!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Melted chocolate actually dries it out, cocoa is the best choice here :)

[@anderson8601]

@@SugarSpunRun Will definitely keep that in mind!

[@courtneyc3850]

Made this recipe and it’s delicious. Not dry at all. Also made with melted chocolate and I prefer this method. I took her advice for the natural cocoa as well.

[@LucyB-l1g]

I find it extremely IRRESPONSIBLE

[@LucyB-l1g]

I enjoy your recipes BUT I WOULD HATE TO ACTUALLY SWALLOW YOUR COOKING