How to Make the Most Amazing Chocolate Cake

[@mangotree2110]

I made this last night for my son's birthday. He passed away but I still make him a cake and this cake is the best cake I've ever made !!! Thank you

[@pat7589]

💛💙💜

[@sofr4193]

sending all my love to you and your family💜💜

[@mangotree2110]

Very kind of you both, thank you 🌳

[@sumathisathish2516]

😍😍😍😍

[@w1zuve]

Sorry for your lost ❤️

[@hananmarji-nimri1461]

5 years later and i still LOVE this recipe ; I just add 1/2 tsp vanilla to the eggs And 1 tsp instant coffee to the hot water and that enhances the chocolate flavor to the MAXXXXX. thank you so much for an amazing recipe Stay at home chef . God bless.

[@lourdesmorales3677]

Thank you

[@glalbanais9608]

Shush

[@naodambes4241]

@@glalbanais9608 what timmy?

[@rhondathrift]

This is my go-to chocolate cake when I'm needing my chocolate....

[@nadamuhammed7977]

which sugar do you add caster sugar or powdered sugar

[@t.l1616]

Just made this cake, even my picky parents liked it. For anybody who wants to make it you should give it a try!!I already wrote it in my answers but I'll say it here, I didn't use this frosting recipe I just mixed a random amount butter Cocoa powder and icing sugar, have a nice day! 😊

[@annieh6284]

I want to try half batch. Thanks for the info.

[@anikaw1947]

Annie H hi did u make half batch? I have been thinking of cutting the recipe in half to try it out.

[@nawaf8553]

T. L can i devise the ingredients by 3 and only do one layer ?

[@lynnhc5785]

Sgt Nawaf i was thinking about that

[@michi8386]

T. L what do u rate it 1-5??

[@charlottebezuidenhout2690]

Tried this recipe today, it’s was everything you said it would be. It’s was fantastic , moist, rich, chocolaty and so easy to make…but the most bizarre thing happened… and this is the absolute the truth.. my son started talking about the cake in Matilda. And he had no idea where I got the recipe from and we have not watch the movie in about 20 years … so crazy!!! I will always use this recipe now!!!!

[@CharlRae]

I had 2 people tell me it reminded them of that when I made it!

[@Romy---]

I immediately thought of Matilda's cake as soon as I saw the pictures of this one. It just looks very much alike and she mentioned it was her intention too. So yes😂

[@kellywark5149]

I am about to go through My screen.

[@tamimataya5468]

NO ONE CARES IF YOURE WATCHING DURING QUARANTINE OR BEFORE YOU SLEEP I WANT TO SEE SOME REVIEWS GO DAMMIT

[@pureintellectualbeing3575]

No one cares about this comment

[@tamimataya5468]

Pure Intellectual Being I’m guessing ur one of those who looks for likes by saying that

[@michi8386]

Tamim ataya same , thank you !

[@jesssssica08]

TRUEEE

[@Marcywarcee]

Tamim ataya factsss !!!

[@RelaxxationStation]

Flying bananas

[@Thestayathomechef]

Haha true that.

[@aggelos9915]

Icy Spice the name of the channel is literally stay at home (chef)

[@bremCZ]

@@aggelos9915 Which would also be weird to read years down the line.

[@jessicaparker366]

Frls

[@yasds4400]

Innit

[@plants4life7]

Instead of the water I use coffee. It really complements the chocolate.

[@immaculajean4201]

Interesting Idea! I'll try it!

[@civrn368]

Me too

[@morrisal]

Good idea!

[@sakurablossomtv7477]

I don't have butter milk.Can I use milk?

[@sakurablossomtv7477]

@TavoBandana is that wat u used😏

[@bernievzco1354]

I’ve tried at least 4 different chocolate cake recipes and this is the fifth one. Don’t give it a second thought. Trust me it’s delicious and so moist omg. 🤤❤️❤️ I’ve finally found the perfect one. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. And I baked all mine for 30 mins.

[@Robb1721]

I made your cake today I was worried in the past I made other famous cooks cakes and I was always disappointed. Your chocolate cake was 200% the best chocolate cake i ever in my life. It was rich, moist, it had a amazing chocolate flavor. It was the best chocolate cake ever. Plus it was so easy to make thank you for such a great recipe.

[@Thestayathomechef]

Glad you finally found the cake for you!

[@MsMiniDope]

That’s has been my story as well, I can’t wait to try this one, hopefully it’s the one for me as well.

[@sfazal4116]

The best recipe I have tried. Thank you.

[@priagrahari3122]

Can I take dark chocolate for chocolate cream???

[@salahao9257]

I agree with u it was the best, also made it..everybody loved it..

[@niteshkumar8991]

Thank u so much dear....today's my wife's b'day n i made it first in my life....actually for the first time ever i entered my kitchen....Thanks alot for making this day so special for me...god bless

[@kadencerossiter]

Nitesh Kumar awww

[@pamclemente1188]

you're such a sweet husband 😊

[@canadiancaribou855]

Everyone in quarantine here

[@rhens8088]

Facts.😂

[@camilajansenoliveira5508]

Unfortunately🙁😂😂😂😂

[@RayanKhan]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL AHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA IM DEAAAAD. I've never felt so ATTACCED in my life before 😂😂. I laughed so heartily just now.

[@peterlol3874]

Yup

[@victoriaricciardi9831]

Yup BAHAHA

[@sandraarchibald5044]

I made this cake on 12/22/22. It is still SO moist. It's an excellent recipe. I used fresh milled soft wheat flour. I also cut the recipe down by 1/3, because I didn't need such a large cake. It came out perfect!

[@TinaMcCauley1980]

That’s my daughter’s birthday.

[@sandraarchibald5044]

@@TinaMcCauley1980 I highly recommend that you make her this cake 😄

[@kwil9599]

I’ve made this cake at least 4 times in the past 2 years and it’s a hit every time! Perfect recipe!

[@Thestayathomechef]

Great to hear! Happy you found a recipe you can use for the years to come

[@Indraisset]

Hi, what cocoa Powder do you recomend me to use?

[@felixsegg4640]

@@Indraisset use something like hershies, personally I use Cadbury cocoa powder. Their both good.

[@Indraisset]

@@felixsegg4640 thank you 😊

[@tayibahussain]

@@Indraisset i find the darker the better. Look at the coco percentage when you are buying cocoa powder

[@pearl6487]

Pro tip for those of you that didn’t already know: you can easily divide this recipe into thirds for one layer or two thirds for two layers (1 cup of flour for one layer, etc.) for the eggs if your making one layer just do one large egg but if your doing two just use three eggs Also instead of just warm water I mixed in a little bit of coffee powder just to make the chocolate flavor pop ( not a fan of coffee but you don’t end up tasting coffee flavor so all’s good, but better) I also made this a two layer and it was super delicious and moist, for the frosting I just used my own vanilla cream cheese frosting recipie :) Edit: for all of you wondering here is the adjusted recipe for only two layers that I used [pan size 9x9 in.] : 2 cups flour 1 1/4 cup sugar (the real recipient divided is 2 cups sugar but I find that way too sweet) 1 cup coca powder 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 3 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup warm water (with about a teaspoon of coffee powder mixed in optionally) 3/16 cup oil (fill a 1/4 cup measurement with about 3/4 filled) 1 tsp of vanilla Enjoy :)

[@LOLLYPOPPE]

Using algebra for six year olds is considered a «pro tip»?? Here is a real pro tip: use a weight when cooking, not cups and other very non accurate measurements

[@pearl6487]

John I know a lot of people knew this which is why I said for those of you that didn’t know. Also a lot of people don’t just have a twenty five dollar scale on hand so this could’ve been helpful for them. I’m sorry I was trying to do something nice for them

[@SheppardOfHermes]

Pearl Lobo thank you 😊

[@LOLLYPOPPE]

@The Xentric Rebel Sure you are. A true frozen pizza grand master indeed. Heston Blumenthal is a master chef, you think he uses «cups» or grams?

[@adriiiadriii773]

gahhh all these measurements drivee me crazy 🤣 reazon why i never bake lol but if you can please share your exact measurements you used for your 2layer, then iwill really appreciated it! would love to make this with my kids. since a birthday is coming up ❤

[@makemylifeawesome7457]

All I see is quarantine comments so here is an actual review comment: I made this cake but without the chocolate in the middle because I only wanted one tier and it truly is the most delicious chocolate cake I’ve ever made just be sure to follow the recipe exactly

[@nimishasarkar8702]

what size pan did you use?

[@alejandrodavidgonzalezcast1753]

Thanks man

[@letswinwin_9298]

omg thanks, i was looking for a review

[@dadagecha1311]

Thank you

[@claudiacalif5168]

Thank you for the review on this cake. Been looking a cake for my birthday.

[@sadafkhalid4096]

Just made made it today for my grandpa's birthday and it was the first time me baking a cake, it literally turned out so well... My grandpa loved it!! Thank you so much for this amazingly tasty recipe!♥️

[@cj25674]

I just tried this recipe for my family and I and we LOVED it! And that says a lot for my husband to like it because he really isn't into cake. This recipe will be used in our home for sure so thank you again!!

[@Thestayathomechef]

You are welcome!

[@shubnair7379]

It's All Okay With CJ!!

[@camilajansenoliveira5508]

I did this cake today and it is absolutely amazing! I just changed two details: I used 1 teaspoon of coffe with the warm water and instead of the buttermilk,I used the regular milk!This cake is perfect❤If you do it,you aren't going to regret😂🥰🥰 ☆Although this cake doesn't need,you can moisten each layer(before the chocolate icing) with some milk and sugar! I guarantee,it became even more delicious🥰

[@alexandrocarrillooooo]

Thanks! Finally a useful comment 😊

[@camilajansenoliveira5508]

@@alexandrocarrillooooo 🥰👍

[@Archanagovind]

Hiii @camila Jansen oliveria how many cup of milk you added?

[@camilajansenoliveira5508]

@@Archanagovind I added 1 cup and a half(the same quantity of the recipe)😉

[@Archanagovind]

@@camilajansenoliveira5508 Tq for your kind reply 😊

[@privateminkookboraboravbor9290]

I won't trade this cake recipe for anything. This is heaven sent definitely. I love your voice and how you explain everything, its soothing and relaxing.

[@purpleduck3494]

My recent bakes have been flopping like no ones business but this recipe came out so wonderfully. My batter came out more runny but still worked. Beautiful cake. Thank you because it gave me more motivation to keep on baking and trying new recipes.

[@jimmorrison4ever529]

Might be the flour you used. Avoid Pilsbury and the cheaper kinds and go for King Arthur white flour or simply Swan cake flour.

[@kellyanne7225]

@@jimmorrison4ever529 You’re the second person to mention the King Arthur flour in the past two days! There must be something to it! Personally, I think Pillsbury is👎🏼. Being a beginner baker myself, I’m taking this good advice! 😊

[@WeRemember1111]

i make this cake ALLLL the time! Let me tell you that this cake is AMAZING!! I get so many compliments about my chocolate cake and i always tell them to watch this! Thank you soooo much

[@Thestayathomechef]

You are welcome (: Happy you have found a go to cake recipe

[@lankaperera8111]

The Stay At Home Chef Hi can I substitute vegetable oil with coconut oil or butter?

[@lankaperera8111]

Rashely Rodrigo Hello 🥰

[@MsMyLouz]

@@lankaperera8111 coconut oil is a kind of vegetable oil

[@MsMyLouz]

@@meepmeep7471 it's not the same thing at all, don't you have Google? 🤨

[@evelynnkani8867]

Omg i made this recipe today and it came out perfect!. So moist, no extremely moist and delicious. Thanks💜❤

[@Thestayathomechef]

Glad you liked it!!

[@jaredolson7543]

I have made this recipe many time in the past 3 years. Outstanding cake!

[@laurynmaeanasco1527]

THIS IS THE COMMENT WE NEED!! Oh god thank you very much I cannot express my gratitude to you😭

[@jitisha2]

Did you use the same frosting?

[@baileyspross6470]

This cake is the best chocolate cake I have ever had! It is so moist and delicious. I've had problems with other recipes when I don't have enough batter to make layers. This recipe can make multiple thick layers. 10/10 great cake!

[@LaraRam-sb6ru]

I baked this a few months ago for bingo and everyone loves it. Will make again tonight for my family. Thank you!! God reward you

[@mamaof1x705]

Best chocolate cake recipe the only thing I changed was I added a teaspoon of coffee into the hot water then into the batter. No coffee taste in the cake it just tasted like chocolate heaven!!! THANKYOU

[@Thestayathomechef]

You are welcome!

[@hadrataqi2579]

Waw

[@myth8065]

How sweet is this? Is this rich or just right?

[@nurulizyaniesarian5448]

If i put chocolate chip inside?

[@mamaof1x705]

Janine it’s chocolateyyyy but not sickly

[@conniebarber2289]

I just wanted to tell you "Thank you, thank you, thank you sooooo much for this recipe!! My daughter-in-law is as crazy about chocolate as I am. I made this cake for her birthday. She loved it!!! I did too. She cut it while I was there. Sooooo moist, sooooo chocolate and just sooooo delicious. Thank you, thank you so much for this recipe. YUMMMMM !!!! Can't wait to try more recipes. God bless

[@crystalmerrill6468]

Connie Barber I love your recipe my nana loved it

[@marionfoxpritchett5507]

Can't wait to try 👀❤

[@katherineaglugub998]

Make princess cake

[@ManjeetKaur-rn3ot]

I am more crazier for chocolate than you are

[@Sh1mmerSparkle]

What a lovely mother in law you are! 😊

[@amirty6924]

I’ve never seen a cake so smooth after it come out of the oven in my life

[@AJEntertains]

Just made this cake today. I have no words. It’s that good. I didn’t have buttermilk, so I used apple cider vinegar with almond milk and it still came out amazing.

[@hopper6094]

How much apple cider and almond milk?

[@AJEntertains]

@@hopper6094 one cup of almond milk per one table spoon of apple cider vinegar.

[@sandythompson8388]

Apple cider vinegar ? 😂. Are you joking

[@null0byte]

Substituting strong coffee for the hot water, and melted butter (or if you want to get fancy, clarified butter) for the oil won't change the consistency of the end result but it will greatly enhance the richness of the cake.

[@null0byte]

The Stay At Home Chef Ok. Your recipe is very close to a recipe I had gotten a couple decades ago from (of all places) the American Heart Association Cookbook called Black Devils Food Cake. The only difference between them is the other one used hot strong black coffee to enhance the flavor, the baked texture is identical in appearance to this one, just darker due to the coffee, and extremely moist as well. If you say using butter changes the moisture I'll take your word for it, I've just been going through my old recipes and replacing oil with clarified butter and (at least for me) the results haven't really changed. But, I will admit I was basing it off how very close the two recipes were. One thing I like to do with mine, since it appears to make about half the amount this one does, is turn it into the second layer of an overload cake. Bottom layer flourless chocolate cake, top layer the black devils food, and then a white chocolate whipped frosting.

[@lindajones9038]

The Stay At Home Chef Hi I have a couple of questions about the chocolate cake recipe you said we can use buttermilk I low fat is that okay they were out of regular and what is the way to measure your flour should l use a pyrex glass cup or should I use the measuring cup what would be best I really want to get this right 😊thank you

[@allthebest7365]

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[@lucvankasteel1378]

That's not true, the oil gives the cake a moist texture, butter doesn't...

[@null0byte]

Luc Van kasteel The poster of the video already addressed that, and I misspoke because I generally use clarified butter, mainly for the flavor (just like I substitute strong black coffee for the water). *for me* clarified butter does not dramatically alter the moisture of the cake enough for me to notice. The removal of the milk solids from the butter will get it closer to oil, but yes oil will work far better than butter of any kind (clarified or no) if you're going for the full moisture. If that's your goal, just stick to something like the strong black coffee or a darker cocoa powder (if you can find it) to enhance the flavor.

[@zaenaborekoya5717]

I tried this recipe today and I’m speechless, it’s amazing! The cake was so delicious, moist and fluffy almost like it melts in my mouth☺️. I love it! Thank you for this recipe!

[@adriennerichards6831]

I made it and it was the talk of the town everyone at work loved it

[@Thestayathomechef]

Happy the recipe made you a star (:

[@beedee3657]

The Stay At Home Chef helo I am using a fan forced oven. what temperature and how many minutes to bake? thank you

[@dennis3305]

My daughter and I made this cake for my husband who loves chocolate cake but he wanted it with no icing so we made two small cakes one with icing and one without. OMG!! This cake was the most delicious cake we ever tasted! Even without any icing, It was sooooo good. My husband raved about this cake and wants me to make this cake every time! Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe❤️

[@Gio-bs6vm]

Is Good To Spend Time With Your Daughter:) 😉😉

[@valeried8542]

I made this for a birthday, and it is really delicious & incredibly moist.

[@Thestayathomechef]

Glad you like! I think it is the perfect birthday cake

[@yxngboiyxngboi250]

That’s what she said😂

[@yxngboiyxngboi250]

Valerie D that’s what she said💀💀💀

[@parksue768]

Valerie D ,instead of buttermilk,will milk do? Plz reply quick,dad's b day tmr!

[@valeried8542]

Park Sue the buttermilk is what makes it so rich and moist, so my advice would be try to get your hands on some OR you can make a substitute yourself - regular milk + a tablespoon or two of lemon juice, let it sit a few mins, then use as buttermilk. Google it if you want

[@AniGarciaO3]

I tried a version of this cake. I used coffee instead of water (it doesn’t taste like coffee at all but it resaltes the flavour of chocolate), I usually don’t use too much sugar so I only put 2 cups of it and a little less of chocolate powder. The result was a mix a little bit less liquid than she shows in the video although I don’t exactly know the reason (in anything, I added less of dry ingredients)... but, however, I ended with one of the most delicious cake I’ve ever tasted. It was extremely moist and full of taste, and with every day it was more and more assented so it incressed its flavour. After trying lots of recipes, I have to say that, to this day, this one is my favourite one (with all the little things that Inchanged on it).

[@ivyjules]

I will do it for my daughter birthday and i will put coffee as well can u tell me how u made the frosting exactly the same ? And i can put 1 pan in my oven can i put 1 pan at a time ? And of the birthday os Sunday u think we must do it 3 days before ?

[@tipeitor]

@@ivyjules yes , you can put 1 pan.. 2 or 3 days, is fine, make sure leave out of the fridge at least 10 or 15 (if warm) min before eat, so the frosting is a little "melt" and taste better

[@tayibahussain]

@@ivyjules for frosting try chocolate ganash its lovely just cut up some chunks of dark chocolate and warm double cream. Put the chocolate in when you have the double cream off the stove. Put the chocolate in the double cream let is set for about a minute and mix.

[@tipeitor]

@@tayibahussain i did it like that... taste delicious and i add cream cheese.. i dont like butter cream

[@juveriakhatri9233]

Hey . Can I make cakesicles out if this recipe. I mean after adding the whipped ganache to it in order to make it come together? Will it cone together?

[@lliancy7369]

For people looking for reviews, this cake was great! It's incredibly moist and delicious. I made mine with chocolate ganache and it of course went well together ❤️ Thank you also for providing the grams measurement! I did not notice it the last times I've watched so I had to convert it myself lol 🤣

[@lojanheine3539]

I made mine w nutella ganache and it is sooo decadent 🥴☺ 100% craving satisfied.

[@narjesbenali1198]

I am a little girl and I love making dessert for my family. This the recipe I always use to make a 3-layes cake. My family loves it. ❤

[@doctor_staci]

that is so sweet my sister and me are making it to thank you for telling me

[@hananmarji-nimri1461]

The Stay At Home Chef I cannot thank you enough for this amazing recipe. I have been making this cake since the day you posted it and till today in April 2021 it is STILL the most awesome chocolate cake that I’ve ever baked. God bless you.

[@denice5806]

do you use german process or just regular cocoa powder?

[@Shimtuk]

Ok I’m going to make this tom going by your comment hope it’s a hit, coz my choclate cakes and choco chip cookies have always been a fail !!

[@hananmarji-nimri1461]

@@denice5806 either works great .

[@Romy---]

@@denice5806 lol it's *Dutch* (Netherlands), not German.

[@uttonio]

I am Asian and I am used to having a dessert that is not too sweet. So my taste will be different from a typical American. I spent 7.25 hours making this cake in one day with 3/5 of the amount of sugar suggested in the recipe. Half of the sugar would be a little extreme. I made only 1 layer instead of 3 layers so everything was divided exactly by 3, even the frosting. Even when I already reduced the sugar, the frosting was a little bit too sweet for me and I added 8g of cocoa. Besides, 1 layer was enough for me. At first, I thought with so little amount of ingredients the cake would not be big enough. However, after baking it, adding the frosting and the decoration, the result was a pretty huge and beautiful cake. Everyone LOVES it. My dad said the cake was really delicious and he rated it a 10 out of 10, even though he does not like cakes at all. He even ate a second piece and told me that he would be eager to eat the pieces left in the fridge. When being asked to comment about the level of sweetness of the cake, he said: “The sweetness is just right, not too sweet or less sweet. The sweetness of this cake is similar to a cake of a 5-star restaurant, no joke”. My cousin who is picky said it was tasty too. 10/10 again. She also wanted another piece for her daughter and said she would drop by my house other times to eat the cake haha. I had for myself a second piece too. I have watched around 6 videos making chocolate cake. Then I think the reason why this video has so many views is because of the success rate of the cake. The recipe she suggests ensures that you 99.9% get a tasty cake. Just follow this ultimate recipe, make changes to your preferences and you will succeed in making this cake!

[@Romy---]

American recipes use soooo much sugar, WAY too sweet. But this cake looks amazing so I was looking at how much sugar I could left out to still try it.

[@MeryMeryem]

Can you give me your recipe to this cake? I want to do less sweet and also just one, like u did

[@uttonio]

@@MeryMeryem happy to help! Ingredients: - 150g all-purpose flour - 130g granulated sugar - 52g unsweetened cocoa powder + 14g + 71g = 137g. - 6g baking soda. - 3g baking powder. - 2g salt. - 1 large egg. - 117g milk + 20ml milk = 137ml milk. - 10g lemon juice. - 80g warm coffee water, not too hot, with 4g coffee. - 93g butter + 10g butter for the pan + 125g butter: 228g - 4g + 5g = 9g vanilla extract - 90g cream cheese, softened - 168g powdered sugar - Toppo chocolate sticks. - Strawberry, blueberry, mint leaves.

[@MeryMeryem]

@@uttonio Thank you very much! 🥰 Lemon juice for the cake right?

[@uttonio]

@@MeryMeryem girl. Here you are. Making butter milk: 117g milk + 10g lemon juice. Let stand 5 minutes. The milk will get thicker and clumpy. Wait for butter and buttermilk to be at room temperature.

[@mcwaste]

I just made this cake and this lady wasn't joking about it being the cake from Matilda... this cake really truely is amazing... i am a pastry chef and looking for new ideas thats how i came across this video... i give this cake a 10 out of 10 but may i just note that to anyone making this recipe to half it as i made 2 massive cakes with this recipe and also for the icing add 4 cups of powded sugar not 7-8 there is a big difference in taste... 4 cups taste way more chocolaty and less sweet. Cool vid!

[@ND-nx1nt]

Thanks for the tip I plan on making this for my birthday and I don't want it so big, just a 1 or 2 tiered cake.

[@shkusama5518]

mcwaste whats the mean of first nam ingre

[@4webpell]

4 cups of sugar is plenty@@ND-nx1nt

[@sutil5078]

mcwaste thanks for the tip, I also thought that 8 cup of sugar is too much, but when you say "to half it" then you say 4 cups of sugar is taste way more choclaty... I want to make small one for 3 people in my family if you say half it automatically means half the 8 cup sugar to keep the sugar right.. or did you mean to half it ... and the sugar is 2 cups

[@Marlen-CruzCommercial_2023]

I made this recipe tonight and I must say that this is the most delicious, Moist chocolate Cale I’ve ever tasted, and it’s beautiful too. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

[@lulusplayland4094]

I need to know some good coco powders so I can make again

[@sharonlalbeharry3839]

Hi. I’m from Trinidad in the Caribbean. I made this cake last night and it is divine! Super moist . I cut the sugar , and I added 1cup of warm water with a tsp of coffee and 1 cup of vegetable oil. It was amazing ! I also made the frosting 😋😋😋❤️

[@martagrandpierre4437]

That was a good idea to cut the sugar I believe the original recipe is high in sugar.

[@esmeraldakitty]

Sounds good. I add the coffee too

[@melvic5199]

I did the same I just added 1 cup of sugar, better 🙌

[@sinatradias1359]

Baked this recipe yesterday and it was amazing. I've been attempting a tier cake for a while now and have failed several times. This recipe has enabled me to finally achieve this. However, my baking time lasted until 45 minutes if this helps anyone attempting it. Thank you so much for this great recipe.

[@sourabhkumar2296]

Cakc

[@mireillebvaval7280]

Do you have al old oven? 45 minutes is too long cake will be dry.

[@lordgarion514]

You should definitely buy a thermometer to go inside your oven and check your actual temperature. It sounds like your oven is cooking a little cool.

[@nushiw4781]

Okay so I made this cake and it turned out SO GOOD!! The cake itself is really moist, fluffy and delicate- it is SO SOFT and FUDGY and instead of using the icing stated in her recipe, I filled the cake layers with a whipped chocolate cream, and iced the sides with a rich chocolate buttercream, and covering the top with chocolate ganache. It really does taste INCREDIBLE!!!!

[@vianccaboitumelomoyo5642]

This was my first cake during the lockdown for my husband's birthday. And ever since I baked this people have been asking me to make it for them. I opened my small business with this❤️❤️

[@abdalkhan7207]

Can I substitute the oil for butter in this?

[@veroniquepeltier3631]

I learn english by looking at cake recipes videos. With chocolate, it's easier ! My motivation is strong. Thanks a lot from Montpellier - France

[@Thestayathomechef]

You are welcome and that is so cool!

[@linabennani1726]

Veronique Peltier mdrrrr génie

[@rhodaosei-poku8494]

OMG. I tried this and it was super. Had to reduce the sugar by half and it was amazing. Thanks for sharing this.

[@rhodaosei-poku8494]

Can we have recipe for red velvet too 😊😊

[@juliecakes111]

Rhoda Osei-Poku how many cups of sugar did you use for the buttercream I feel 7 to 8 cups is a lot ??? 😊😊😊

[@estrellahernandez8785]

I also did my own twist with less sugar and less butter. In general is a simple to follow tutorial. I also mixed the ingredients in a different order.

[@zsiketiz]

Oh my!!It’s the most delicious cake We’ve ever tasted! I made it for my son’s birthday yesterday and everyone loved it!Thank you for this amazing reciepe!😍🥰❤️🎂

[@dmarcolinok]

Delicious cake!! I divided all measures by 3 to make only one layer and it worked perfectly. I love chocolate cake, and this one was one of the best I ever tried. Thank you!!!

[@n40tom]

Just a pass along tip. I live by myself so a entire cake is too much for me. Since I started baking bread I weigh everything in grams. Now I just buy a box cake and divide whatever the grams are on the front of the box into 3. Last time it was 144 grams and then I just use one egg a third of a cup of water and two tablespoons of applesauce. I put it in a small loaf pan and bake at 350 Fahrenheit for 26 minutes minutes. then I make chocolate peanut butter buttercream frosting for the top. I get five pieces out of a loaf pan so a third of a box last me almost a week for less than a dollar . I lost my wife so now I'm learning how to cook for one. It's hard but I'm getting there.

[@ajarofpotential]

tackless hi, thank you for this tip, it very helpful and n excellent idea!

[@Danielle33384]

Great tip! Sorry for your loss. I hope things get easier for you in time.

[@cmagnoliaacres7172]

tackless this is a good idea!!!!

[@ruseventyfour2948]

Thats tough, Hang in there buddy. Im just getting into baking now. we have a stand mixer on order. hoping to make a lot of new foods for christmas. Baking, or really just keeping busy in general, will help you get your mind off things.. Im sure you know.

[@rosemanu28]

Or you can make a big cake and have few pieces and wrap other pieces individually and give em to some homeless people who will truly appreciate it. :-)

[@prismaticparents1686]

I used roughly a third of this recipe for one 8" pan and while it cracked a little on top and I will probably use a 9" pan next time, it turned out DELICIOUS. A tender, moist crumb with amazing chocolate flavor. I subbed out just a little of the hot water for hot coffee, and used a buttermilk substitute of whole milk + white vinegar. Absolutely the best chocolate cake recipe I've tried so far. I used your cream cheese buttercream frosting recipe as a basis to form my own version, it came out light, melt in your mouth, not too sweet and so delightfully chocolatey! For me it was the absolute perfect pair with the cake. My husband and I both ate 3 slices back to back!!!! Thank you so much.

[@Peanutnut2907]

Can you please give me that third of the recipe?

[@iamalica8629]

Thank u so much didn’t know what to use instead of buttermilk since I don’t have it

[@afreenjasim7745]

Can you share your version of the frosting?

[@VaratchayaSMills]

The best moist cake ever ( for me ), I made 4 layers then my kid took it to school for sharing to all her best friends they love it, and she said " Don‘t change the recipe " lol Thank you so much for a great video.

[@nicoleonlysometimes824]

I had 5

[@nicoleonlysometimes824]

For my birthday actually 6***

[@nicoleonlysometimes824]

It was rainbow frosting each layer

[@VaratchayaSMills]

MarMar LikesBunnies rainbow frosting sound awesome.. I wish I could see some pic.:-)

[@VaratchayaSMills]

I actually changed this recipe a bit because I didn‘t have butter milk so I used regular milk instead and added less amount. I also changed the frosting, I only used icing sugar no cream cheese and I used only 2 or 2 1/2 cups of icing sugar more than that it will be too sweet for me. You can add a little bit at a time then taste it.

[@Jojoloops]

I lovedddd this cake, it was so easy. I only baked it for 25 minutes and it was so good. The batter was very crumby and when I baked it it made my kitchen smell like heaven. Definitely making again

[@Thestayathomechef]

Glad you liked it!!

[@nahidamunir2565]

I made this cake over the weekend for fathers day and I have to say this is yet the best recipe I have used thank you so much for sharing such a easy to follow, amazingly chocolate tasty cake x

[@Thestayathomechef]

My pleasure 😊

[@dianazlibut5358]

I have been doing this recipe n Many times ,turned out amazing and so tasty, the most moist chocolate cake u have ever made !

[@alibux]

Thank you for this amazing recipe! I made this for my wife and son's birthdays (they share a birthday), and everyone LOVED it!

[@Thestayathomechef]

That was so nice of you to do! Glad they liked it!

[@aleciarobinson7302]

This is boring

[@jellyinmabelly]

Ive made this so many times now, only thing i added is a teaspoon of coffee powder to the water and after the cakes are cooled, water them with pomogranete juice or diluted jelly then cover them with ganache It gets sooo moist and the pomogranate flavour goes so well with chocolate cake

[@aguilera1728]

Matilda is what any moist chocolate cake reminds me of. That scene was sooo intense!

[@charlenebuckley7616]

Vanessa Aguilera scgbgnl. Chbib

[@Ickymunches]

Vanessa Aguilera trueeeeeee

[@finallyanaccount]

Yessssssss, it really set a standard for what a moist cake should look like. I crave the cake whenever I'm watching that scene lol.

[@nadianoreen5904]

This was sooo oldf

[@Yanke-p3c]

I literally just baked this cake, it's HUGE. It can easily serve 10-12 people... can't wait to taste it

[@ttttg5302]

Did you eat it all by yourself? : D xD

[@Yanke-p3c]

@@ttttg5302 Hell no, that cake is almost bigger than me😆

[@maha.1655]

@@Yanke-p3c how was it ??

[@Yanke-p3c]

@Boba_tea_artist Delicious. Definitely worth making. Just make sure you have people to share with👍

[@Yanke-p3c]

@Boba_tea_artist You'll see how huge this cake is, but its soooo good. And it's a moist cake, so it will still be good in a day or two. Enjoy!

[@JeSuisBelleTT]

This cakeeeee was delicious!!! The only chocolate cake recipe you’ll EVER need!

[@anitaujah615]

Do you know how to make cream cheese, please 🙏🙏 it urgent

[@ViconaCapybara]

Agree

[@Romy---]

@@anitaujah615 lol people don't usually make it, just buy it

[@tiera1904]

​@@Romy---some of us don't have access to cream cheese cause it's not found in our region.

[@nanahu9221]

I have baked this cake countless times and everyone is impressed!!! Thanx to you !!!! It’s my favorite

[@Thestayathomechef]

My pleasure 😊

[@hanaazard]

@@Thestayathomechef hi any substitute for buttermilk??

[@maryumnisarahmad5699]

I tried this recipe and it turned out amazing. Only changes I did I used my own buttercream and I must say I just love it.

[@HM-ox2le]

How much measurements you take

[@carolynsimon]

This is an amazing chocolate cake. I've made it twice already and it always turns out wonderfully. I always use hot coffee instead of plain water.

[@lani1364]

my cake is currently the oven right now. I halved the recipe bc it was a bit to much I'm only making t a 2 layer cake and the only thing I didn't have on hand was the buttermilk :( (I added 1 TBS of white vinegar to my 3/4 C milk and let that sit for 5 mins) when my cake is done I will come back to leave the outcome for those who might be in the same situation :) edit: the cake is SOOOO good definitely does not NEED buttermilk the substitution was great. it was for my dads birthday and it was AMAZING

[@jasonlanderos2030]

1 TBS of what?

[@lani1364]

Jason Landeros oops sorry 1 tbs of white vinegar

[@Ssimmons1983]

Thats Nice can u please provide the halved recipe

[@lani1364]

INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE 1 1/2cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tablespoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoons salt 2 large eggs 3/4 cups buttermilk 3/4 cups warm water 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoons vanilla extract INGREDIENTS FOR ICING 3/4 cups butter, softened 4 oz cream cheese, softened 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3-4 cups powdered sugar about 2TBS cup milk (as needed) AND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE THE SAME

[@exclusivegang1933]

Thats Nice 9

[@arielgibson9941]

This is by far the best chocolate cake recipe I've seen so far. I been searching for a recipe for 4th of July weekend and none has been this simple and informative as this one. Thank you, so much for this recipe!

[@rhondathrift]

This is the only recipe I use when making a chocolate cake....

[@lorenamonterrosas4519]

Did you use salted or unsalted butter?

[@stabisenimaqokolo1851]

Hi am from South Africa..Thank you very much. I have bake this cake twice and my family and colleagues love it. I also put in 2T of coffee to intensify the chocolate.😍😍

[@Thestayathomechef]

Glad you like it so much you have made it twice (:

[@stabisenimaqokolo1851]

@@Thestayathomechef your cake is perfect. The 2nd time I made a caramel sauce.....💕💕💖

[@kaoluc415]

I substituted coffee instead of water and this recipe turned out amazing! I'm so happy I tried it! Thank you! 😍😊

[@Thestayathomechef]

Glad it worked out well for you (:

[@akshatadoiphode7530]

I love it.I tried this method and turn out to be perfect moist chocolate cake. I have taken half of those ingredients as I want to make single layer cake. First time ever, I’m writing comment to any recipe.

[@EizaMajebi]

Honestly the best cake ever and I am not over exaggerating. It was so soft and chocolatey but instead of water I used coffee (1 teaspoon to 1 1/2 cups) I am so glad i found it 😘

[@thankstothealmighty8600]

Review: I cut this recipe in half and added red food colouring to make it a red velvet cake for my bf’s bday, and guys...Please make this right now. It’s too good for you to not make it. If you wanna make it moist though, I’d suggest upping the veg. Oil by an additional quarter cup and decreasing the water by 1/4 cup. Because I halved the recipe it really needed that extra moisture It’s so good, go make it right now :)

[@IAmNiyahSimone]

What are the exact measurements because I needed this recipe halfed too😭

[@zurzakne-etra7069]

convinced!

[@user-br7bg9ld9k]

@@IAmNiyahSimone 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tablespoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoons salt 2 large eggs 3/4 cups buttermilk 3/4 cups warm water 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

[@user-br7bg9ld9k]

@@IAmNiyahSimone I put it through an online recipe halver, I'm not sure abt the extra oil

[@cherryxhalo5463]

That’s not how you make red velvet cake lol

[@Raja123-b8q]

I'm extremely glad she lut the metric measurements in the description

[@m.j.moonpie]

Hello, just wanted to say thank you. I baked the cake yesterday and used a white chocolate ganache between the layers. The cake was amazing and my mother and siblings loved it. Will definitely make it again and recommend everyone seeing this to make it as well. :3

[@Luciayourpianist]

I love your pfp 😭

[@m.j.moonpie]

@@Luciayourpianist Ah, I see you're a man of culture as well 😂😊

[@joanedwards3654]

lovely cake. made it today and it was delicious, soft and tender

[@jennyolive710]

I did tried baking this amazing chocolate cake 3 years ago on my birthday. It was so delicious. Everybody loves it.

[@rat7721]

This is so helpful im 15 years old and i told my mom i wanna be a bakery shop owner and i am trying to suprise my mom for a cake that i made and thank you , your videos really helped me.

[@LisaMcpizza]

Hey! I loved working in bakeries! Keep in mind, bakeries need to start super early in the morning!!

[@blackineese]

I made this for my birthday Yesterday (14 August) and it came out awesome... the only difference I did was added 2 tea spoons coffee to the hot water. This was the best cake I ever made!!!!!

[@Thestayathomechef]

Sounds great!

[@maheraljannan1676]

Hey there. I have been making this recipe for over a year! It is tonight, I discovered the video when I went to the website to see if I can find a metric version for the ingredients! The recipe is wonderful and yields such a fantastic cake that my kids and friends love! I top it with a chocolate Ganache to give it that extra dimension. I use milk instead of water and butter instead of vegetable oil for richer taste! You are so true, the better the cocoa powder it is the better and richer the taste is! Thank you very much for the recipe and thank you for the simplified way of the preparation steps. I subscribed to your channel and I big big thumb up! Dislikers, Do reconsider looking at the video again and use the best ingredients to indulge yourself in one the best recipes....

[@claretschool3873]

I made this cake over a year ago, today I’m back looking for this video because it’s the best chocolate cake Iv made. Go try this, highly recommended 👍👍

[@BabyShawol184]

One thing to note is to make sure your cocoa powder is pure cocoa. I found out that the cocoa I purchased had Sodium Carbonate in it and this would compromise the added baking soda. Just a heads up but this recipe is perfect!

[@9929kingfish]

kko but don't you still need it to balance the acidity of the buttermilk?

[@asifamin8698]

kko mpp

[@sumeekhan7928]

you are queen of food

[@melody3741]

Just make sure it isnt dutch cocoa. Thats all.

[@jtwilson2470]

BabyShawol184 f

[@blinkteumeforeverstay4769]

This is the best chocolate cake recipe in the world trust me , I watched it when it got released and made it, whole family liked it, now I'll make it again

[@suemanick7732]

I recently use this recipe for my first home made chocolate and it came out so perfect! everyone was asking if it was a boxed cake...i love your simple steps its very helpful thank you!

[@anjaleeranasinghe4881]

Same here!!

[@mustafaafzal6861]

We have made this so many times everyone loved it in fact I’m going to make it for my daughters wedding today

[@kristelmarana5281]

Hi how many yields of cupcakes can do with this recipe.

[@edelweissiltdp1505]

Is it that good?😶

[@inhalesbaguettes1034]

Congratsss

[@studiojason8049]

I made this last year for my baby’s first bday, it was his first real taste of something sugary and sweet. He didn’t know what it was or how good it was, so he wasn’t interested in eating it lol but now, he knows, and I will make this cake again today!!! Yay!!

[@danielarodriguez-ot6gk]

Jason Nelson hey I'm going to make this cake today do you recommend it?

[@studiojason8049]

absolutely!

[@gottasayit9044]

Sugary and Sweet = the same.

[@studiojason8049]

@@gottasayit9044 yep, most of the time.; but not always. For example, stevia powder doesn't taste sugary, but it's sweet. Also, a very spicy sauce that has a lot of sugar in it doesn't necessarily taste sugary if the spice is overpowering it. But I get what you're saying :)

[@AFCKingDavid]

Who’s watching this in bed whilst starving? Edit: Thanks for all the likes!

[@tayanaliss9713]

Literally me at 3 a.m

[@drrashmi11]

Im watching this because me,my mom and brother are going to make a chocolate cake at home

[@lizkookinyourarea3846]

In my bed and its 2:57Am and im starving

[@bitty9041]

It's 3 AM AND IM HUNGRY FOR THIS AND RAVIOLI

[@kirk0respite]

2am New York no cake in sight getting desperate too hungry to wait til morning I need ingredients now dammit

[@pinkunicorn5556]

Baked this for my brother’s birthday a few days ago. The cake itself was moist and rich but the icing was too sweet for me. I even reduced the recipe from 7-8 cups to 5 cups of powdered sugar but it was still super sweet. Anyway, just taste it before adding more powdered sugar. I tasted mine when I already put 5 cups to the mixture so I had no choice. Thanks for the recipe! 😍

[@faycoleman9023]

Thank you for the tip

[@AbigailThinks]

When she said eight cups I got eight new cavities. Even having never done the recipe I knew it would be way too much sugar for me.

[@faycoleman9023]

@@AbigailThinks for real! About 3 is enough.

[@smileyytishh]

Definitely the best chocolate cake recipe I've used so far. Will be writing this in my recipe book. Thanks chef!

[@joanna5389]

this recipe is bomb! best chocolate cake i’ve had. it’s so moist and delicious! my first time making it i used the oil and the cake was so good. but i wondered if butter would’ve made it more flavourful, so i substituted it with butter the second time making it, and it was perfect.

[@Tina-gg2zh]

How much butter? The same amount as oil?

[@joanna5389]

i used 187.5g of melted butter (125g of butter for every 80ml of oil) :)

[@shadiamawad2520]

I've made this cake several times and it always turns amazing! It's my favorite till the moment

[@randomsasquatchwithwifi4090]

What moment?? You didn't finish your comment!

[@shadiamawad2520]

@@randomsasquatchwithwifi4090 ohh I meant that, in the mean time, that it's my favorite chocolate cake.

[@randomsasquatchwithwifi4090]

@@shadiamawad2520 ok....got it...lol

[@iqralightwala3874]

Does it good in taste.. Coz i also want to make this cake

[@shadiamawad2520]

@@iqralightwala3874 yes!!! It taste really good, for the filling I made a ganache (I ❤️ganache) and its delicious

[@lbredikhin5]

Made this cake, and wanted to Thank You very much for the recipe! I halved the recipe (I don't like very tall cakes), became a big 2 layer cake! Used dark brewed coffee instead of water Used kefir instead of butter milk. (Better reaction with the backing soda then the butter milk in my opinion) {plain yogurt can be used instead of butter milk too} I would add more coco powder or use another brand next time I make it though. Used a sour cream chocolate frosting, a lighter alternative then cream cheese, but definitely a preference thing... : ) A deliciously moist and fluffy cake! Big hit with the kids! Thank you so much for the recipe again! Would highly recommend making this cake!

[@zenabkhan9804]

hey, did you halve everything in the recipe? baking powder, eggs, etc? I'll try your version of the cake:)

[@beverlyhayes]

With all the substitutions you created your own recipe!

[@amalthabit9020]

lol I was thinking the same

[@queentina11]

lbredikhin5 was it dense or light and fluffy?

[@caribbeanparadise1315]

lbredikhin5 ur cake is not the same recipe as hers.

[@diannejoyce6068]

I just made this cake and it has got to be the BEST chocolate cake I have ever made and eaten. Amazing!!!

[@Thestayathomechef]

Glad you liked it!

[@KRashad]

Gurl you did not disappoint nor lie on this one! Most amazingly fudgiest chocolate cake I’ve ever had and I can’t believe I made it!! ❤️ you!

[@DevotionswithAchiro]

Made this for my daughters birthday. Thank you. It was absolutely delicious

[@Thestayathomechef]

My pleasure 😊

[@yipclem]

THIS. IS. THE. MOST. AMAZING CAKE!!!!!!! and your instructions are fenomenal THANK YOU! !!!! i shared this cake with some friends at work and they loved it. I do have to say that i did add some espresso hazelnut powder and semisweet chocolate chips.

[@robynm7221]

Where did you get the espresso hazelnut powder😳? It sounds absolutely devine🤤!! I have to get some ASAP🥰! Please.... I'm using espresso powder now & making this cake in a bundt pan & whatever is left over will go into small loaf pans or lg silicone cupcake molds. Thank you 🙆‍♀️🌈🌞🎉

[@taupencake5453]

Hey ! Did you put the chocolate chips in the batter ? Thanks

[@robynm7221]

I made this cake & I used 1 1/2 tsp espresso powder to the dry ingredients and I was worried that the batter was too thin, I filled the bundt pan leaving about 2 to 2.5" of space from the top. Next time I'll leave 3" this cake rose like crazy! I also filled a mini loaf pan 2" from the top & it was level with the top of the pan. It was delicious without any frosting! I made a chocolate buttercream frosting that I added espresso powder to & it was awesome! Not too sweet & firm enough to pipe with Russian piping tips that I've been wanting to try out. It was beautiful!! Thank you for an awesome cake recipe❣🙆‍♀️💯%💞💖👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@sm5288]

I want to marry this cake

[@Thestayathomechef]

Haha, now that would be a weird relationship

[@elainemarie9470]

SM Same.

[@natjp2501]

SM, marry the cake

[@nassersimpressions7109]

reminded me of Monica from friends , I can give this cake a good time .

[@motive___]

😂

[@consumerdebtchitchat]

I add in a tablespoon of instant coffee just before I add in the hot water. Major flavor boost. And I use the Wilton bake even cake pan wraps to keep edges from browning and help even layers. And Swan cake flour. LOVED this recipe!! It's a keeper. TY!!

[@doriandoros2403]

She predicted quarantine. Her Channel's name is "Stay At Home Chef". Edit: Thanks for all the likes guys! I didn't know my tiny analysis was that interesting.

[@michi8386]

LOL 😆

[@Nangaiyar]

😄😄 true

[@xtreme5427]

lol

[@notproyt6480]

I was litteraly gonna type the same thing lol

[@Hunter17D]

I'm shocked

[@happyfellowship4291]

I don't know why I find this video relaxing and comforting but I do :)

[@TheKonga88]

Because you are perving over the cook. 😂😂😂😂🙌🙌🙌🏃🏃

[@marianabdi2499]

Same lol

[@rowantoufar6966]

I'm baking this for my son's birthday today, I'll update later how it worked out but this one does look absolutely delicious!

[@princess4ful]

Rows Toufar how did it come out?

[@rowantoufar6966]

It was absolutely amazing, best chocolate cake recipe I've made so far, and I've made quite a few. ❤ Everybody loved it!!

[@secret-xp6cr]

Rows Toufar what cocoa did you use?

[@bindiyabodian7818]

Rows Toufar was 8 cups of powered sugar too much?

[@Sims_fan]

I followed this recipe - it is so moist and delicious! One would expect it to be overly sweet with all the sugar, but follow it just as is! It is not too sweet at all. I made mine with two teaspoons of coffee added to the hot water as many comments had suggested, and it does work very well! Thank you for this wonderful recipe! It is going in my to-keep recipe book

[@lydiahkanyiri2987]

Just made this cake minus the frosting. It's officially my favourite!❤️❤️

[@dionnestamaria4683]

Hi!! Care to share baking instructions to bake just one whole cake? My family doesn’t like frosting.

[@sosainsoriano2599]

I just made this yesterday, and it was so goooood! I tried using 3 cups of almond flour, but the mixture became watery, IDK haha. So I decided to add 2 cups of APF, and I was able to revived the mixture and the cake. 😂😂 The only issue is that I battered the pans, and the cake didn’t fall of immediately, so it broke into 2. I will just use parchment paper next time. Hahahaha. Thanks for the recipe! 🥰