THE ULTIMATE *TRIPLE* CHOCOLATE BATTLE | Sorted Food

[@itshazel5193]

barry and jamie: '*gibberish to try and make it seem like they actually know what they're doing*' mike: 'i'm screwed'

[@longerur3238]

New Battle Idea : -same Ingredients -no Recipe -different Results :D

[@zee8802]

Longer HD that sounds like a good idea!

[@jep9092]

Longer HD ooh yes

[@CasPlaysGames]

Longer HD this is brilliant

[@albasapri3265]

Longer HD Very interesting!

[@Craftefy]

This was honestly what I expected when they introduced the idea at first

[@C_Bat]

My word, Mike's cake looks increadibly impressive and professional. He can't be on Level Up now, he's not normal any more. HE'S A BEAST!!!

[@kitsterling8665]

'Secret Santa' Challenge (Ben, Barry, Mike and Jamie) : Draw names from a hat, and set a certain budget. Everyone goes out and spends as close as they can to the budget on ingredients, gives it to the person whose name they drew, and everyone has to make something with the ingredients provided.

[@SuperLivia2011]

That's such a good idea, it can be modelled by the MasterChef secret box! only obviously everyone gets different ingredients

[@theblurredlights]

Brilliant idea-- Except, for some reason, I am already picturing Jamie sabotaging someone by buying the worst ingredients.

[@kitsterling8665]

Unless they add some kind of condition. Like, if it seems like anyone tries to deliberately sabotage (as judged by James, maybe?), they have to use the things they bought.

[@twistedkitten1326]

Great idea!! Or if they buy the ingredients and then draw names where they could possibly get their own name. That could prevent sabotage, as well!

[@kitsterling8665]

Oh, that's even better! No one wants to potentially sabotage themselves. xD

[@LordZordon1]

Three people trying to cook separately in that little kitchen is torture.

[@SortedFood]

LordZordon1 it's a bit of a squeeze!

[@haspando]

Mike's looks like something you could buy in a professional cake shop, I would definitely make it like Mike's!

[@lynnielouwhothebomb]

I love the camaraderie in this ultimate battle. It feels less like a war against each other, and more like a challenge to be defeated. Probably my favorite ultimate battle ever.

[@11barneta]

It's like the technical challenge on bake off 😂

[@heatherburke9583]

alicia barnett they even had the whole "what it should look like" conversation

[@ninamarie177]

alicia barnett and the other battles are like the signature challenge 😂

[@Esther-oz4ts]

alicia barnett James makes a wonderful Mary Berry

[@Sophie-cw3fb]

alicia barnett It is and I love it

[@sadiesanerd]

Yuuuup. They said bake off style in the first video of the week. It would have been better if they'd gone full out and tasted blind!

[@hanaa9888]

Mike's watermarbling👌

[@hanaa9888]

i just realised it's feathering.. ok..

[@rockdiva67]

Hanaa I see you've been watching too much simplynailogical 😂

[@MiFFiL]

I love how many videos I watch mention Simply Nailogical.

[@rockdiva67]

MiFFiL the funny thing is, I barely watch her anymore.

[@MiFFiL]

That's sad.. I actually live in the same city as her.

[@NickBabs58]

Barry gets zero brownie points because they expect better from him. Jamie gets all the brownie points because they're just happy he finished the recipe.

[@Khazandar]

Meaning Jamie gets the pity points, he sure as shit didn't display much skill xD

[@rowenaselvarasan1193]

So proud of Mike! He's gotten so much better since the first battle ... :D

[@wombawombi5527]

Rowena Selvarasan. I want to eat mike dessert. Look professional.

[@anotherfreakingaccount]

mike's attitude of "someones got to do it. if we all do the same thing then theres a chance no one will succeed. If i take the risk, then if everyone else fails i will succeed and if everyoene else succeeds i will fail, therefore this is the most reasonable route to ensure at least someone succeeds" reflects deep wisdom, maturity, and kindness. The world would be a better place with more people like him

[@natalied3963]

Just when I think James can't get more attractive, he whips out a triple chocolate mousse cake.

[@MollyKillers]

Jamie - "shall we see what it's done to the brownie leader board" Barry - "do we have to..." Me - "oh come on it can't be that bad" *sees Barry only has 3.5 point* "Oh it can be that bad"

[@jeymf4467]

Mike's technical skills have gotten sooo much better through the years. He knows what he's doing now. His cake was flawless!

[@SavingSergeantLiam]

6:30 he wants to measure it equally by weighing it, whilst using a Pyrex measuring jug with measurements down the side..

[@albasapri3265]

SavingLiam Did he do that? I thought he was using the measuring jug, well, to *MEASURE* with 😂

[@albasapri3265]

Kristen S you can always use a silicone spatula can't you? to scrape it out. I don't have any idea needless to say 😂

[@VixeyTeh]

He wanted to be extra sure it is true even. :) He probably checked both the weight and the lines.

[@MechaEmperor7000]

When he said "Chocolate Starfish" it made me think of one song. One immortal song. From Conker's Bad Fur Day.

[@urbanade3274]

when Jamie and Barry were talking about their plans for the recipe and then Mike goes "I'm screwed" it cracked me up so much that's how I feel about practically everything

[@hudaburud9913]

the happiness on Mike's face.😁😁

[@conjestion]

It's like the technical round of bake-off. Its so fun.

[@spiderdude2099]

I love how they all laughed at Barry and he was the only one who bloomed the gelatin correctly. It's supposed to form a solid lump like that and then be re dissolved

[@irrelevantFJS]

Reposting your comment multiple times I see.

[@ireneisoverthinking]

at 1:14 I relate to that on a personal level.

[@Poor2Happy]

I think Barry keeps getting screwed over! Seriously questioning your guys judgement sometimes... And this isn't bias, I love all of them. Poor Barry.

[@SortedFood]

Poor2Happy Shhhh.... he thinks so too... but don't let him know you're on his side! :p

[@flowers-fq6hp]

Baz is so far behind in brownie points, and I don't understand why? Like he didn't get a brownie point for the cupcake recipe way back when.

[@meganb96]

Poor2Happy He did very well in the original battles before they started the brownie point system. what gives????

[@CharlieCabralos]

Mike's presentation is always amazing. And I'm not just talking about the food. ;)

[@JOBdOut]

Recipe link in the description doesnt work anymore

[@honey23b2]

Really nice recipes but it’s hard to combine. Time consuming but really nice to do if you have the time! Well done guys!

[@freddyjodocusk7277]

I think it is fair that Jamie got to start over with new ingredients. He didn't sabotage the others and because it was a timed battle he pretty much punished himself already - we all know Jamie and speedy cooking aren't really a match made in heaven (should've gone for that slow-cooked moose roast instead)

[@againemily]

more of these!! I've been sleeping on sorted videos lately but y'all have been stepping up your game!

[@Nora-qt3rj]

I reeeallly enjoyed this video! I love cooking shows like The Great Bake-off and Masterchef so this was fun to watch :)

[@agatasousa2885]

I loved to see them dispairing and collaborating together! It was a really fun twist for the battles. And good god Mike did a really good one

[@fumblztv8979]

13:09 Oh Ben. "Chocolate starfish." Perfect.

[@a7364]

Can't get enough of Sorted Food. Always hungry when I watch your videos but very worth it !

[@Littlefa3]

I actually like this a lot. It shows you how difficult the recipe really is for an amateur and kinda lets you know what mistakes to avoid

[@David-ud9ju]

Mike can actually cook, so gets brownie points. Jaime keeps being awarded sympathy brownie points. Poor Barry is in the middle and gets nothing.

[@LilianaKali]

Middle child syndrome?

[@MohammedUsaid]

ULTIMATE MYSTERY BOX BATTLE!!!! PLEASE!!!

[@MiFFiL]

As a baker, I think Mike did a fantastic job. Beautiful layers, quite even. It looked like it tasted good. It's always stressful going any baked good on a time crunch. Good for all of you!

[@usefulnpc]

Its been two years since this video was posted since then I have made this twice once for Thanksgiving dessert and once for Christmas dessert both times everyone was amazed by it, this is one of my favorite recipes I have made from you guys.

[@Eezboy]

If you see this. Do you have the full recipe written down? I lost mine and they have removed the recipe. I only have the measurements but I don't have things like heat of the oven and such

[@usefulnpc]

@@Eezboy Step 1: Preheat over to 150C/~300F Step 2: Combine water and both sugars in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and dissolve sugars. cube butter and add to the pan, let it melt. chop up the chocolate and add to a mixing bowl. pour over hot sugar mix leave for 5 minutes, then stir until everything is combined. leave to cool while you beat the eggs in another bowl, pour into chocolate while mixing, and stir until smooth. Step 3: line a 22cm/~9in springform with greaseproof paper, then wrap the base in foil. pour in the mixture, place tin into a roasting tray filled halfway with water. cook in oven for 30 minutes, then cool in the fridge for a few hours until set. Step 4: for the middle layer, bloom the gelatine in the water for 5 minutes. pour 240ml/~8oz. double cream into a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. chop dark chocolate and tip into a mixing bowl. Chop the white chocolate and tip into another mixing bowl. remove cream from heat and stir in the gelatine. divide the hot cream between the two bowls of chocolate and let it sit for a few minutes before stirring everything together. Step 5: in another bowl, whisk the reremaining 480ml/~16oz. of cream to soft peaks. Divide a third of the cream between the two chocolate mixtures and fold it in. Divide the remaining cream between the two chocolate mixtures and carefully fold it in. Pour the dark chocolate mousse over the cooled chocolate cake, make sure it's neat and level,D and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. remove the chilled mousse cake and carefully pour over the wite chocolate mousse. chill for another 2 hours. When ready to serve remove the cake from the fridge and grate over the dark chocolate.

[@Eezboy]

@@usefulnpc i managed to get much of the recipe by pausing when they are close to a shot where Barry is reading the recipe. But huge thanks

[@morganbruce9087]

The creativity and randomness is the best part of the battles

[@maxineokwah]

Mike's cake was IMPECCABLE. I knew he was gonna do a great job lmao

[@aryaa3998]

I loved this! I love how mike starts off by saying Im screwed and then ends up with the first brownie point!

[@laurahamilton6704]

Mike saying "I'm screwed" was me at the start of all my a level exams... I'm screwed

[@fallensway855]

Jamie:"I cooked a cake, you cooked a cake, you cooked a cake, and you too cooked a cake*points to Ben* and you cooked no cake" Ben "I did no cake today but I did just ate ate 4" *holding up 4 fingers* Was beyond adorable and now I'm totally jealous as I too want to eat 4 cakes too lol

[@chiefkiefjuice]

mike looks so good and barry’s hair omg! I’ve been blessed in this video

[@cakemonster6376]

At the end of this series you should do a tour or something called cake me around the world were you make different types of desserts and cakes from around the world

[@maria1865968]

Jamie's looked like a wreck, the layers were like sliding off and yet he got a brownie point, the middle layer was twice the size of the others. Not fair, it should have been Barry!

[@LivingMyHighLife]

Maria Davoodian The point was that Jamie actually had layers. That's kind of important considering it was a triple LAYER cake. Barry's layers were all over the place.

[@PunofHarts]

He also had to replace his ingredients, that would disqualify him on bake off

[@piarateking8094]

replacing ingredients and remaking things happened all the time on bake off

[@PunofHarts]

not during a technical

[@LivingMyHighLife]

The Pun of Harts Well that's irrelevant because this isn't bake off.

[@EmilyJelassi]

love the feathering on mike's cake!

[@The-Secret-Dragon]

really really enjoyed this, I hope you do more of this style of battle in the future!

[@cassandra5248]

New subscriber so watching old videos...love this battle format please do more!

[@annaabroad5762]

You guys are seriously so adorable and always have excellent content. Thanks for sharing. ❤️

[@las0773]

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[@spiderdude2099]

Fun fact: it's WAY more common to used powdered gelatin in America. The whole time I was like "how the hell do they not know how to bloom powdered gelatin." Plus they all laughed at Barry and he did it right, it's supposed to form a solid lump.

[@tom_mmk5462]

No it's supposed to be smooth and not lumpy or it will not have the desired effect.

[@spiderdude2099]

Tom Carver never had a problem myself, always redissolved smoothly once it went back in

[@andysutcliffe3915]

Here in the UK leaf gelatin is more common, so mostly people know the soak it in water, and squeeze it out method.

[@bella.d83]

to my knowledge, it should be like applesauce. It does go solid if you leave it but it isn't supposed to be solid. I don't have experience if it works solid but it seemed to work for him (for reference Jamie did it correctly)

[@juliaparker4212]

More of these please!!!

[@littlehills]

10:30 place it on a bowl the spring open the cake tin push down

[@adamblessing8528]

Took the time to make this myself. Failed twice (water in the cake and over whipped cream) but eventually succeeded and it was absolutely delicious!

[@sleightlyhandy889]

Anyone else want the original intro back? 3 LIFE LONG MATES GO HEAD TO HEAD TO HEAD....

[@Jdawg33198]

2ManyTekkers yup

[@fabijeon767]

grow up

[@exryann]

Yes

[@VerdeMorte]

Time to play Enya...

[@MohammedUsaid]

For some reason Barry looks more mature

[@SortedFood]

Mohammed Usaid not more mature... just more hair!

[@freddyjodocusk7277]

...and more tattoos

[@callmeyourdai5y518]

Mohammed Usaid puberty finally set in

[@jademori8608]

yeup it's the hair

[@MohammedUsaid]

Ohhh.... so that's why

[@fannynjo]

this actually feels like i'm watching a masterchef-sorted battle! well done, guys :D

[@Flareontoast]

more of those please. ah these look delicious.

[@Annie-pz5cr]

I LOVE THIS and I especially love how Ben and James went over the recipe and made it almost exactly like bake off with Ben as Mary Berry 😂😂

[@sodapopmermaid7897]

I love that they weren't even really competing most of the time, because they were so confused they needed each other's help

[@5Seed]

Mad this for xmas one day. Amazing but super rich. Feeds a crowd

[@syifone8843]

loved this video! possibly one of my all time favourites

[@CylverTongue]

looks so good. now I'm wondering can it be done w pectin or no?

[@adrienneviviani178]

1:55 Loved this! You all are amazing!

[@afifakath2230]

I absolutely love this episode. the confusion of the recipe is so much more entertaining 😂

[@joannegray5138]

Kudos to all 3 guys for providing something edible and presentable at the end. Bonus point should be awarded to Jamie for his "chocolate starfish" garnish, lol!

[@beaucollins7979]

You should do the ultimate sushi challenge it can be really difficult or simple but the flavours and colours are great it would be very interesting to see what and how they do!!!!!!!

[@Appaddict01]

I made this and it was absolutely delicious. The third layer was like a giant truffle. The mousse layers were extremely fluffy especially the white chocolate layer. I’m not the biggest white chocolate fan but both mousse layers were delicious.

[@TheEliz11]

More of this battle style please!

[@andjustice1337]

We need more of these technical challenges.

[@lindahardy3083]

Yay Mike, you win hands down.

[@bec6397]

I don't need notifications because I'm always on KZbin

[@jep9092]

Bec same

[@WintersCosplay]

Bec your profile pic

[@MiniFati94]

Do more of these challenges!

[@momma636]

Would like to have the recipe. Link doesn´t work

[@erynsharp8040]

This was one of the best battles yet!

[@Nyxie007]

You should have all of the boys take turns working together on one dish. Mike works for 30 minutes, then Jamie comes in and works for 30 minutes, and then Barry finishes the recipe. But make it so they can't talk to each other about what they were doing during their time.

[@zaparmy2010]

I love the idea of giving somewhat experienced guys ingredients and a partial recipe and having them cook.

[@faatman42]

well done Mike. looks amazing!

[@worldlyporcini8646]

Do more of these episodes!!!

[@valliarlette6596]

Well done all! Such grownups you've become! Barry needs a brownie point for putting up with all of you!

[@OneSneakySloth]

This was great! Could you please do another one, maybe savoury or multi course (for extra time management stress....)? :D

[@wennyclaudiia]

please more of this kind of battle

[@csmitty3517]

The initial sirup they make is what I've been putting on my griddle cakes since I was 10.

[@Chiara0476]

Made this last week, so delicious. Have been thinking about making it again since then :D

[@Blondie42]

I didn't know Mike had it in him. That looks amazing and so delicious 😋

[@benscorgie8563]

Where can I get this recipe? The link doesn’t work 😢

[@saulquinones5303]

Seconded

[@kirbyfreak23]

So Jamie got a brownie point even though he made a mistake and was allowed to start over with fresh ingredients. But Barry who didn't make a mistake got none, because Jamie removed the baking paper? Seems questionable at best.

[@justmemayel4174]

Thank you! "judge on skills" but somehow gives point to someone who couldn't recognize SUGAR ?? come on ...

[@TimeyWimeyBanana]

Just Me Mayel -_-

[@Khazandar]

Barry left some of the cartouche on the cake, which is unacceptable.

[@David-ud9ju]

Jamie's cake was a complete mess with layers that were a different texture and totally different sizes and which were sliding over each other. That's the definition of unacceptable, not leaving a bit of paper on the cake, which Mike did as well and he won.

[@tom_mmk5462]

@@David-ud9ju If you were in a restaurant and the cake had paper on it there would be cause for concern and you would send it back. AKA Unacceptable. Yes Jamie's layers weren't the best, but it's the taste. Plus the mistake he made at the start doesn't matter because it's all in the end result.

[@LindsayDaly]

Ben is definitely Mary Berry in this situation. James is Paul Hollywood.

[@EnergyAndLightAwakening]

Hi guys I was just watching V for Vendetta and there is a scene where the lovely V is making breakfast for his captor called eggie in a basket. I was wondering if you'd do your take on the dish.I don't think most Americans are familiar with it but I love it!!

[@anniezhang206]

13:03 Jamie dropping the fork tho😂

[@ImSimplyFantasy]

So, I'm a newly introduced watcher and I love the content and all of you guys are an absolute joy to watch. . . but I had a question: What might you suggest as a good gelatin alternative for this recipe? It's a weird allergy, and I know of alternatives, but thought I'd 'ask the chef', so to speak, to see if you guys think one alternative might be better in this case than another.

[@akisutahatter3245]

This is really filling my bake-off craving

[@elinaapl]

What do they have against Barry 😢

[@PyrozPlayground]

Man, that jumpscare at 13:26 startled the hell outta me! 😂

[@ImjustKelly73]

They all looked great! I'd love to have a piece! YUM! TFS & great battle! :))

[@m.a1989]

I'm subscribing. This is great. Keep it going :)

[@anujkalra6145]

A+ on presentation Mike! I have a job interview in 5 hours and I’m binge-watching SortedFood... God help me! 🙄

[@thebe1azi500]

Can we have more of these technical challenges? Maybe something like eclairs

[@alicegreenland9277]

Mike: I'm screwed Also Mike: *wins*

[@tastymedleys]

I did NOT want to hear the term chocolate starfish in relation to food. :P Delicious looking recipe, I'm glad none of the guys failed completely!