The Perfect Chocolate Cake by Chef Dominique Ansel

It's time to bake! This time, I'll show you how to make the perfect chocolate cake, with layers of My Go-To Chocolate Cake and Dark Chocolate Ganache, and how to glaze it with that same ganache so you get a perfectly smooth and clean finish. All these recipes are in my book, EVERYONE CAN BAKE, out now in print and ebook (www.DominiqueAnselBook.com). Here's what you'll need:
INGREDIENTS
220 g (1 1/2 cups) AP flour, plus more for dusting
300 g (1 1/2 cups) sugar
45 g (1/2 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 g (1/2 tsp) baking powder
3 g (1/2 tsp) baking soda
1 g (1/4 tsp) salt
90 g (2 large) eggs
115 g (2/3 cup) vegetable oil
225 g (1 cup) whole milk
EQUIPMENT
8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter the bottom, sides, & edges of the cake pan. Pour in some flour* & shake around until evenly coated. Tap out any excess. (If you don’t plan on frosting your cake, use cocoa powder instead of flour to dust the pan so you won’t see white spots on the cake when unmolded.
2. Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, & salt in a large bowl until combined.
3. Whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, & milk in a medium bowl until combined.
4. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients in thirds, mixing with a spatula until combined after each addition to create a smooth chocolate batter.
5. Pour batter into the prepared pan until it reaches halfway up the sides. Level the surface with a spatula. Bake until cake is set in the center, 45-50 min. There are 3 ways to check if it’s done:
*Jiggle it: The cake should wiggle a little in the middle. If it wiggles a lot, it’s not ready.
*Nudge it: Press the top gently; it should bounce back to your touch.
*Poke it: Stick a paring knife into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, it’s done.
6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 min. While still warm, place a large plate over it, flip the plate & pan together; the cake should easily slide out. (Run a paring knife along the side of the pan if needed).
For my Chocolate Ganache recipe, check out my Chocolate Ganache Truffles video or in my book, Everyone Can Bake, along with assembly instructions. #EveryoneCanBake
(Excerpt from EVERYONE CAN BAKE by Dominique Ansel.
Copyright © 2020 by Dominique Ansel. Reprinted by permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc, NY.)
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he made a chocolate cake and a chocolate ganache without a spot on that sweater. I'm amazed

[@Miski_Mariam]

the tecnique is mise en place xD

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while mee ... 🙈

[@HenJack-vl5cb]

It is the part of being french-cashmere in the kitchen !!!

[@marmar476]

Your description on how to make the cake is completely different to how you showed on the video, also the cake that yoy took out of the refrigerator was completely smooth, not the same cake as you put in or maybe you cleaned it up after the video, love seeing vidwoa of how cakes are made but tgey should be the same as as your description because its confusing

[@marmar476]

You only saw parts of the video its been clipped so he probably did its impossible to make any cake without a little at least getting on our clothes or hands lol

[@roibee2208]

His fiancé was very helpful She asked all the questions i wanted to ask

[@fo0l913]

“My fiancé whose filming reminded me that I have never baked a cake for HER.” Well, guess that finally clears that up.

[@Alexin1derland]

Fiancée if female. 😀

[@sarikakurup4240]

That's years of practice n perfection... that's ultimate...clean....neat... That's respect!

[@meowmao8786]

Don't watch this when laying in bed at night..makes me feel like,, go bake this is what you need in life right now! #quarantinecravings #starving

[@ashwithasunkara9373]

to be honest, this is the first time someone has compared creamy ganache to toothpaste, and im laughing

[@shriyadhalla]

Same😂

[@kcet1948]

Without this video, I would not have been able to enjoy the book more. This video makes the book easy to follow. Please continue to provide more videos from the book recipe.

[@Bikuriya]

Had a chance to make this cake over the weekend, recipe and the cake itself is dope... my family loved it. thank you for sharing this recipe

[@flywidme13]

This is the best chocolate cake recipe ever. It is incredibly simple, and the cake turns out absolutely delicious.

[@Dispatern]

Wonderful recipe and very well explained. Thank you Mr. Ansel! I also watched your other recipe videos and I'm looking forward to making them.

[@TaleskaKristina]

I love this man. My favorite pastry chef

[@elfr3032]

WOW that’s looks beautiful!!

[@nikhilbiju7255]

Following u everywhere after Masterclass. 😍😍😍

[@tuhuellanumerologica4414]

Thank you so much Chef for the recipe. I admire all your work.

[@tehminatehmina5875]

Thank you for such a beautiful way of baking chocolate cake.

[@tuhuellanumerologica4414]

I love this tutorial, simple and the most beautiful thing is that your eyes, your face’s expression shows how much in love you are. Just wonderful. Lots of blessings for you and your fiancé. Big hug from Dominican Republic.

[@c.farmer2918]

Beautiful, Chef!💯

[@TommiGirl]

OMG! My book came today and I am so going to make this cake!!! I also have your Masterclass (I'm working my way up to croissants...). Thanks so much for making this video and sharing!!!🙌🏾🤗

[@Sifezekile_N]

Chef you are talented and gifted

[@shazal5515]

Beautiful ! Piece of art

[@ElizabethArboleda]

Merci! fan du la Colombie, trying to take your online course! So happy to had found you here! Xxxx GRACIAS!

[@lovelyzza3694]

Yehey! Im so happy you already have a channel! 💜

[@Omphroym]

You have become my idol after taking the Masterclass!

[@jayantjolly]

No wonder this man is the world's most famous pastry chef!! Every step from mixing to cutting and then spreading chocolate was perfection!! I could not even think of cutting the cake like he does without messing the whole thing. I guess years of practice and passion for your craft makes you exceptionally good!!

[@Hollis_has_questions]

His technique is perfect! He is very relaxed, probably because this is the millionth time he’s done this. Practice makes perfect. It’s unfortunate for me that I don’t like chocolate when it’s this concentrated. I do love his Chocolate Crunch PB Mousse Cake in a Ganache Robe. But if you love chocolate, then this the cake for you. Slice it perfectly and consume it with reverence. Props to the great Dominique Ansel! ❤

[@alfinamithaiwala951]

You showed the easiest way for making chocolate cake & ganache 👍 this video is best among I had seen🤩💯

[@clarahan.]

Such amazing skill and precision😭

[@cristinarivera178]

I can said that this is a perfect chocolate cake!!! Look at those layers wow 🤩

[@1234eera]

It looks amazing taste,thank you for sharing this video has a lot of tips.

[@stutisabarwal6461]

Big fan❤ Definitely going to try this out ! Also, keep uploading more videos on this channel 😄

[@lisaanderson135]

Magnifique! I love how you use ganache as the glaze instead of a gelatin based mirror glaze, which I find to be unpleasant.

[@vedsahasrabhojanee97]

Yeah same

[@sgw107]

Chef Dominique, I am a huge fan. I was supposed to go to new york twice recently, but it obviously got cancelled. I always go to the your Soho bakery every time I go to new york. I just bought your book though and excited to make something! Hopefully you make more videos for us in quarantine.

[@lovelyzza3694]

Took down notes, learned sooo much! 😍

[@lightbeing26]

OMG. This is just perfect 😲😲👌👌

[@cristinagutierrez4072]

Thank you so much for sharing!!! Following you since the Master Class ad showed you 😌 Perfect!!! Admirable

[@nazlakarsu2681]

This recipe is perfect thank you so much♡

[@wieselvin123]

I made this cake and its amazing!

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The cake recipe looks super delicious 😋🥺

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KZbin should have a super like button for this recipe ... 🥰👍🏻

[@aeshaasha6055]

Beautiful!❤

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I'm gonna make this for my honey! Also they're so cute together! 💕

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Beautiful ❤️💞 cake must be good in taste

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I falling in love wooooow 😍😍😍.

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Very very Nice Mashallah !!please continues like that !!!

[@irenipe1954]

Perfection!!!

[@janesapron2204]

One of the simplest and most amazing cake recipe I’ve ever come across. You’ve put it up like so easily that baking doesn’t seem like a task now 😋✌🏻

[@patriciamagoon1366]

I bought your new book today! ❤🧡

[@franciscanishagomes3944]

Great job !

[@sarahnunez318]

I never trusted KZbin tutorials until this man effectively guided me through pâte à choux on the first go, my respects. Now on to tackling chocolate cake.

[@sunshineandrain2278]

Thanks for sharing!

[@pinaytunay]

IMPECCABLE 💕

[@johnsonpinto6163]

Amazing!!!

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Awesome Chef

[@Pdvil]

That's amazing!

[@vijayakumarks6786]

Tried this cake.. it was moist n perfect texture.. the rising n breaking was only problem as shown in the video most of cake goes waste.. thanks for easy recipe 👍🏻

[@maundumarymbinya5621]

yummy i tried it it is rlly great try it your self .Also works without chocolate.

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Mashaaa Allah😍😍😍😍😍

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Super delicious 💛🧡💛

[@neonpicob8703]

I made this cake and it came out perfectly!!! Love this recipe, so simple and easy to follow. 😊

[@annydobon8106]

Really?

[@neonpicob8703]

@@annydobon8106 yupppp

[@Nadrushtilo_By_Gayathri]

you mean along with the dome?

[@neonpicob8703]

@@Nadrushtilo_By_Gayathri yes! The dome was a little dark brown in color but when you cut for the layers, it was pretty good! 😊

[@Adashki]

That dome was MASSIVE. :)) Glad to know I'm not the only one it happens to.

[@cwigingtonjr]

Cause heat is too high

[@seraeggobutterworth5247]

Use cake strips. They really make a huge difference.

[@kitchenstoriesofahomemaker1597]

Wow... perfect 👍👍

[@seanmcquade6707]

Excellent

[@gunberriesgame7680]

Best cake ever

[@leenrosales2551]

Hi, thanks for sharing. Awesome work. BTW, any ratio for the choc ganache? Thanks

[@LordFurquan]

Made this choclate cake, was super simple, tasted awesome! The ganache was a bit tricky since it was my first time making it but turned out pretty well. Added raspberries to the layes and top of the cake made it even more delicious. Would reccomend people to give this a try.

[@desireemachado2971]

Hi, do you have the ingredients and quantity for this cake?

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[@kbflorida888]

Thank you Chef for this wonderful video, and especially for the egg cracking tip. I will NEVER use the side of a bowl again! Lol.

[@daisukevideo]

I love making cakes. The other day, I made it with the recipe of Gateau chocolate from a cake shop called KEN'S CAFE Tokyo. It was very rich, delicious and very satisfying! The video was also very helpful ♬ Thank you! With love from Japan :)

[@petermorris3312]

Nice guy. A master must lead by example...

[@anahaw-seven3208]

Wow yummy cakes hello sir!!

[@sweetgirl3125]

Superb

[@elnino4445]

I tried it. It was amazing. I added cream cheese frosting to the cake. Wow. Thank you. It only needs 30 mins.

[@councilmandoug808]

Awesome! I was thinking of doing the same with some orange zest in the frosting and some orange syrup to soak the cake.

[@gbaykal]

30 minutes in oven?

[@elnino4445]

@@gbaykal Yes. I baked mine at 170 Celsius or 338 Fahrenheit on the middle rack. I turned on top and bottom heat. Make sure to preheat your oven for 10 minutes.

[@gbaykal]

@@elnino4445 Did you get a dome when you baked it?

[@elnino4445]

@@gbaykal I did get a dome in the first 20 minutes but I rotated the cake in the last 10 minutes to get more even temperature and the cake came out flat

[@vs5129]

A master class in baking.....sigh.....simple, and delicious

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I’m your 1000th like 🎉🎉🎉

[@juno9023]

its so pretty 😭

[@imamaaban9401]

This is such a perfect cake.. Mind blowing..

[@RTimo]

his HAAAANDS. like NIÑO's hands. godly haaaands omg

[@apmarin]

Between watching you, Anna Olsen and Paula Deen I don’t know how I am going to lose all this quarantine weight! LOL!

[@anjumshah2947]

Wow 🤩

[@jerryvarghese3036]

Parfait!

[@adiniculae3983]

Great sponge. Can you do it white as well? If you were to replace cocoa with a ratio of flour...

[@kishorisrivastava6955]

Loved iy

[@jusufsyahrial867]

Halo chef Dominique. I tried peanutbutterchocolatecrunch recipe. It is delicious. Thank you. I need a tip to make the base (rice krispies) stay crunchy after few days in the fridge (showcase). Thks

[@nehadeherkar7895]

wow!

[@kishens1]

Genius

[@readyfor100]

HI Dominic, Is Gas oven good for baking pastry? Croissant sponge cheesecake..etc.

[@adarshbnair17]

He is so confident

[@kpoptitle5188]

super

[@saniagaur7117]

Beauty and skills

[@aryansoe]

Nice. I like cake layers that are not too thick.

[@way108]

Came here from Babish and oh my gosh! That cake looks chocolate perfection!

[@kgilheany]

is the recipe for the ganache truffle recipe enough to both frost and glaze?

[@lombardlam]

Could you please tilt the camera the other way to expand the view? Love the commentary and Q&A from your fiancé. Merci. Can’t wait to get the book 😍

[@kittie479]

Yup. And not breath so close to the mic. That was distracting

[@ChaseMeJT]

If I use this recipe and make cupcakes instead how long do I bake for?

[@stuartyap8472]

chef if the cake isn't eaten right away, wouldn't the glaze cool down and becomes as if the cake just has a very thick frosting since it's used from the same ganache? thx

[@charley9868]

Hi Mr. Dominique Can I just ask. how can I make it a matcha flavor? instead of cocoa I want to put matcha powder but I don’t know how much matcha should I put. thanks much ☺️

[@rafiakhalid4999]

Hey! Are you a Magician?😍✨

[@bthevillagebaker]

Hi chef..Thanks for the recipe.. Is it same amount of sugar and flour because in the description it says 220 gram flour and 300 grams sugar but in cup measurement it is in equal amounts(1.5 cup)..which one is correct?

[@ziya6014]

Dead Gorgeous Chocolate beauty😍

[@natashap968]

Can you please share the measures of the ingredients used? I really want to try this 🤗

[@khadijah1312]

please share the link to purchased the book. tq

[@khadijah1312]

purchase*