Use This HACK! CHOCOLATE Cake Mix HACK + Frosting HACK

[@Someone-vn9ce]

It wouldn't matter on this cake, since you used a frosting that can sit at room temp, but when I worked in a bakery, we never used butter in a cake if it had to sit in the fridge (say it had cream cheese or whipped cream frosting on it so had to be refrigerated) because butter hardens in the fridge and makes the cake crumb really dense. If it could sit at room temp, we used a combination of butter and oil (oil makes a cake more moist, butter gives it more flavor), if it had to sit in the fridge, we used oil but added a good butter emulsion for flavor. Just thought I would throw that out there. Anyway, thanks for your recipes, coffee does impart a lovely intense flavor to chocolate!

[@Bee-Kind-Baker]

Would you tell me what a good butter emulsion is, please? Thank you

[@Someone-vn9ce]

@@Bee-Kind-Baker there are several good ones, but we always used LorAnn's Butter Bakery Emulsion.

[@Teaally1913]

I love butter, I just think butter is not the best for cakes really cookies too. They just seem to dry out.

[@Denise-t4z]

Coffee ruins chocolate for those of us who don't like coffee. I can taste even a tiny hint of coffee, then it's straight to the trash.

[@Bee-Kind-Baker]

@@Someone-vn9ce , thanks so much! I’ll look for this. Can you tell me, does it have an artificial flavor? You know how instant banana pudding tastes? I think it’s just terrible, my opinion.

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

😢😭😭😭😭 you threw the beaters in the sink 😳 I WANTED THEM!!!!!! Best part of making cakes, licking beaters. 💝🙌

[@Linda-qp9kp]

😂

[@maryrobie4752]

😂😂😂

[@deborahgross1045]

I cant lick the beaters, not even as a kid. Raw eggs...yuck!

[@MsGlen123456]

@@deborahgross1045 There were no eggs in the frosting she made!

[@Lovethyneighbor2022]

Hahaha

[@JustinAdamsMD]

This cake alone just made me subscribe! I’m so happy I found your channel!!!

[@lizzierose007]

Back in the day, chocolate cake mix actually tasted like chocolate 😂 Now it tastes nowhere near chocolate. Thankfully, we have hacks like yours!

[@PeterGregg]

Making this right now! Tasting the raw batter and it is fantastic!! Can't wait for the cake to get done :) One negative thing is I "accidentally" ate half a can of the 2 cans of frosting I bought, so someplace is going to get a thinner layer heh heh. I am recording this and I will definitely give you a shout out! Thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍👍 Update - at 25 minutes the cupcakes are done but the cake is only at 150º so I need to leave it in longer. In Miami. PS The cupcakes taste heavenly - no hint of chocolate bitterness and moistness is another level - and that is while they are still quite warm lol!!!

[@lissyniña]

I would put a little bit of butter in that frosting to give it the butter flavor to! And maybe a little bit more powdered sugar

[@Coco-zu9ob]

Before i even watch the video I just have to say very brave to make a chocolate cake with a white sweater on lol. I'm always covered with chocolate 😂.

[@NerissaNikole]

I know! What was I thinking??? LOL!

[@jillcaldwell817]

Delicious! One suggestion - I always brown my butter. It just adds a bit extra flavor.

[@NerissaNikole]

Oh my, what a great idea! Thank you for sharing!

[@joycegallowayparker9652]

Nerissa, that cake looks awesome, and I love how you 'layered' the flavors of chocolate in it! I know it had to have been a huge hit with everyone, especially for your grandma on her 94th birthday! What a blessing for you to make her such an awesome cake! 😘

[@NerissaNikole]

Hi Joyce ❤️. Thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind words ❤️. It definitely is a blessing to still be able to bake Gram a birthday cake. She loved it! This makes me think back through all her cakes. I made my mom a butterscotch cake this year for her birthday. I'll post that one next. It's interesting!

[@joycegallowayparker9652]

@NerissaNikole It really is an absolute blessing to still have your grandma and to be able to gift her with that awesome cake! And how ironic it is about the butterscotch cake! Mine and my twin sister's 69th birthday is in a couple of weeks, and since I have to make my own birthday cake if I want a homemade one, I have to make it myself. But since my back no longer lets me do wedding cakes or any event cakes now, I enjoy doing a much smaller cake in the flavor and design of MY choice. And the two flavors I've been trying to decide between are caramel and BUTTERSCOTCH! So I'm looking forward to seeing your butterscotch cake, I know it will be delicious! 😘 Oh, but no pressure on the time - If you don't get a chance to do it by then, it'll just give me a good excuse to make both flavors on different days. Please tell your grandma I wish her a very happy belated birthday. 🥰

[@audreydeneui192]

I like how you used a giant tumbler to hold the piping bag.

[@jacquelinetolliver1709]

Your grandmother is so blessed to have you as a granddaughter .

[@MsGlen123456]

Shoney’s has not been in the Atlanta area for a very, very long time, but I used to work there part time over 30 years ago and they had the absolute best chocolate syrup. The kind they used was in the ginormous cans and they would mix a whole pot of coffee in it! Absolutely delicious!! 😋😋

[@NerissaNikole]

Oh, that sounds delicious!

[@juliebaker4790]

I can’t believe I found you! This was just an accident but I have looked for upgraded box recipes before and have never found even one recipe/hack… I can’t wait to try all your other recipes. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@maxinered]

i think i’ll make this for my daughter on her 27th birthday next week. thank you!

[@shirleyspadorcio6182]

Nerissa, Thank you for the chocolate cake recipe and Icing. I did notice you accidentally left the cocoa powder off the list of ingredients for the Chocolate Frosting. You might want to check that out. Thanks again

[@cathcolwell2197]

The 6 inch pan info was great

[@vickileonardson4276]

Just WOW!!! First time watcher and I subscribed! Never have I heard of these hacks and I'm a know it all.

[@vickymidwest4370]

The mini chocolate chips in cake. Do they melt and add another flavor profile to cake or do they add a crunch (chips don't melt????) type of thing?

[@wendyodell356]

Thanks Nerissa ❤ Hope you and your family are doing well 😊

[@NerissaNikole]

Hi Wendy!!!! We are doing well ❤️. Living each day to it's fullest 🙏 I hope you and yours are doing well, too 😍

[@kimberlymiller655]

I love these semi homemade ideas!!

[@NerissaNikole]

Yes! Me too!

[@cynthiasweeney4317]

Love this! I can't wait to try this recipe.

[@connieedwards8321]

Beautiful cake!!

[@pinkcats7533]

Freezing the cakes is the way to go !

[@NerissaNikole]

I takes such a difference!

[@carlenaponce9205]

Im here for your novice baking! Thank you for all the tips! ❤🌸

[@NerissaNikole]

Thank you ❤ And you're so welcome!

[@debrafrakes6479]

That looks so yummy!

[@arlenecal]

So happy I found your channel.. Yay!

[@NerissaNikole]

I'm so glad you're here!

[@photoalchemygina]

Reminds me of Texas sheet brownies 😊

[@NerissaNikole]

I looooovvveeee Texas sheet cake brownies!!!

[@latoyanock8590]

Looks so good. Can't wait to try this recipe.

[@lovingmemories8902]

This is the most informative video I have ever watched on a chocolate cake hack! Wonderful. Happy Birthday Grams❤

[@nicoleroberts8910]

Thank you for this hack. My only issue is that store bought frosting is nasty and chemical tasting. Homemade is SO much better

[@dixiemontgonery131]

It sounds so yummy. 😊

[@anthonydolio8118]

Very nice. I wish I could have a piece right now. Thanks.

[@karenthegoodkind]

Perfect!

[@edubsoultrain6792]

Thank you for your video! Do you just freeze the cake the one time after baking? After freezing the cake, how long would you let it sit out before serving ?

[@gemmacuevas2798]

Thanks for sharing this hacks I’ll try them🤗😋

[@marykurzava9784]

How long does it take for the cake to thaw so you can eat it?

[@Cuke-yx5td]

This looks so delicious! Question- if I decide to just make a sheet cake does anything have to change? Temperature of the oven or change in cook time? Thanks! New subbie!

[@NerissaNikole]

Keep the temp the same, but the time will be different. I would start with what the bake time on the back of the box says, because it will be longer. Keep an eye on it and do the toothpick or jiggle test. Thank you for subbing!!

[@SS-bq1yv]

fun to watch. new sub. can't wait to try this.

[@NerissaNikole]

Thank you!

[@MelCarter9]

Loved your video.

[@RaeCarson]

Question: Does the overall taste profile of this cake seem like it would pair well with salted caramel frosting instead of chocolate?

[@lashun1st]

Thx 4 share, what size piping tip did u use?❤

[@claireplauche7724]

Any suggestions if u dont use coffee?

[@MicheleMaBelle67]

Liked and described! 😊

[@NerissaNikole]

Thank you!

[@MicheleMaBelle67]

@@NerissaNikole You’re welcome! However I meant to say Liked and SUBSCRIBED! Not described…but you knew that!

[@LinA-it9vd]

You might as well make a cake from scratch.Then you don’t have chemicals in your cake.

[@maryanngambino7608]

Why do I feel like cakes from scratch taste like flour?

[@LinA-it9vd]

@ maybe because they are uncooked? Flour should not be a flavour unless it’s raw. Boxed cake also have flour in them.

[@nycisme9290]

Maybe you just never had a really good scratch cake. Or you're used to all the artificial ingredients and taste enhancers and natural ingredients taste different. @maryanngambino7608

[@MommaFig1]

​@@maryanngambino7608 if they taste like flour, somebody didn't do something right

[@debbiepierce1087]

Going to try this, looks amazing!

[@Shakeitupcreationsmia]

Hi I’m new here. Quick question what kind of coffee did you use? Thanks.

[@NerissaNikole]

@@Shakeitupcreationsmia hello, thanks for stopping by 😊 I used day-old McDonald's coffee. Mcafee I believe. It's the original, not Colombian or dark roast. I'm afraid a dark roast might be a bit too strong.

[@jeaninserra7436]

Looks so yummy😊😊❤❤

[@connieedwards8321]

How long did you leave the frosting out before you piped it?

[@sharonalicea7998]

Thank you!!

[@doggmopp]

American buttercream is so easy to make, there is no reason to use canned frosting. Hershey has a simple recipe called One Bowl Buttercream. It's easy to make and tastes SO much better.

[@suhc3437]

Thank you so much, I got a new tip today🎂

[@vinidelucci6192]

Can you use de-cafe coffee?

[@lisasevaaetasi3403]

It looks beautiful but it looks like it’s leaning did it slide when it thawed?

[@NerissaNikole]

It did a little, I can never get it perfect, drives me crazy, lol!

[@mikkimikki5376]

Always best to get a second opinion. 😊

[@rondasheive4280]

We don’t drink coffee can you still make this cake and frosting with your hacks and not add the coffee? Thank you. Your cake turned out so beautiful.

[@Linda-qp9kp]

You can get small jars of instant coffee, or just use milk, or just water. But, coffee brings out the chocolate flavor and makes it deeper and richer tasting.

[@viridian4573]

You could just stop at your local coffee shop or drive through and buy a large black coffee to try how you like the way coffee enhances chocolate. If you like the flavor you can invest in a jar of espresso powder or instant coffee for baking.

[@viridianasalinas1729]

Hello can I use this recipe for a tier cake?

[@xochi222]

This looks amazing! Would I be able to use tallow instead of butter? Or 1/2 tallow and 1/2 butter?

[@MsEva45]

Chocolate and coffee makes mocha. Eaten everywhere in Europe.

[@Bakingandrecovery]

But does it taste good or is the frosting too sweet

[@debbr2304]

I don't spread the cake mix, I spin and drop on the counter. Spinning evens it out and dropping a few times gets out air bubbles. Can't wait to see finished product. EDIT: LOOKS FANTASTIC!

[@NerissaNikole]

I’ll have to try that! Spin and drop is a great tip.

[@bethterry4943]

Those 4 surviving cupcakes 😂 Relatable!

[@jacquelinetolliver1709]

Can you use m&m candies in this chocolate mix?

[@photoalchemygina]

What is the hand mixer brand please

[@oldladyfarmer7211]

I have no problem with raw eggs - I eat them raw in several recipes and never have ever given it a thought and was brought up the same way (farmers).

[@elizabethdaggett8541]

Do you ever do a gluten free cake?

[@rschindler9965]

Try using an ice cream scoop to fill you pans.

[@MsGlen123456]

She did! 😮

[@lerhondajones-bates3324]

Yuuuuuuuuuummmmm🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@MsLambchop]

Man! I have everything EXCEPT the pudding mix, and i don't feel like going to the dang store! What if i left the pudding mix out?

[@pysankar]

Is instant coffee ok to use for this? I don't normally drink coffee so I don't have a coffee maker.

[@NerissaNikole]

Yes! That will be perfect! Make it first, then add as a liquid.

[@nanidogmomstevens6386]

😊❤👩🏻‍🦳🐾 ‼️ YUM‼️ Thanks!

[@JoLynnMcGill]

I filled my 6" cake pans 1/2 full and it used all the batter. No extra for cup cakes.

[@donnatom4d41]

Your frosting hack recipe does not mention the cocoa powder. FYI.

[@NerissaNikole]

Darnit. Thank you so much for mentioning that! I'll fix it!

[@JoLynnMcGill]

I filled my 3 6" cake pans 1/2 full and there wasn't any leftover for cupcakes.

[@vr6410]

You had me completely until you pour chocolate syrup in it cuz I don't like chocolate syrup. Never have but I do know about the coffee thing and that does coffee and chocolate definitely go together. It brings out a nice richness and chocolate.

[@Linda-qp9kp]

You don't need to use the syrup if you don't like it.

[@sherryingram8652]

Can you instant coffee

[@Linda-qp9kp]

Yes, just make it first, then let it cool down.

[@sherribrown4542]

In the video you add 2 Tbsp of Coco Powder but it’s not listed written ingredients.

[@christineholle652]

What if your cake is 22 oz cake mix? It's a gluten free cake mix

[@cm1642]

Make sure you rake that metal knife in those non-stick pans.

[@MooseBme]

!(: WOW, THANKS ;)!

[@sasha185]

By the time you added everything into that fake frosting, you could’ve made fresh frosting. Not quite sure where the hack is there. Unless you get that frosting at the dollar store, it even cost more to make it that way.

[@sheilalbrown8518]

It looked like you put 4 eggs in not 3?

[@aliceschmid9697]

You dont need the parchment paper

[@NerissaNikole]

I can't let it go, lol!

[@trilby5546]

yummy but zzzs.⭐️

[@rschindler9965]

You go thru great lengths to make an unusual cake look good and the use an inferior choco chip.

[@NerissaNikole]

Because of the store brand? High quality chocolate would be better!

[@chelseacraft4669]

If going through that much work why not make from scratch & avoid the chemicals? 🤷🏽 just how I think about my food.

[@shirleyspadorcio6182]

Tha

[@thereselewis5843]

Saran wrap is a brand of plastic wrap. The wrap you are using is not Saran Wrap, There's a difference. You're using a brand called Glad Wrap

[@shirleyspadorcio6182]

Nerrisa,

[@Netti74]

That premade frosting is so sweet, and you added sugar to it. 🙄

[@Sheila2024-x8w]

A decade ago the cake mixes were 18 ounces! Recipes that call for a cake mix as a base need to be adjusted…

[@tamarahaworth]

All the effort and wasted frosting you had wouldn’t it just be as easy to take your ice cream scoop and scoop some frosting between the layers?

[@ObiMomKenobi13]

This is not a hack. These are recipes.

[@kathrynwebster6307]

The thought of that much extra chocolate is too much for me. I'm sure that it will be a hit with others.

[@TexasbyStorm]

Can you taste the coffee? I hate the taste of coffee with a passion, so that would ruin the cake to me if you can taste it.

[@nvm3117]

You truly can't. It just enhances the chocolate flavor

[@vr6410]

You can't at all. It just enriches the chocolate flavor

[@normabell3205]

You had me until you put coffee in the mix!

[@gabeee4332]

If you hate the taste of coffee I'll bet you may be able to taste it even just a bit. I'm the opposite so I always use coffee with my brownies and chocolate cake.

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

She used BREWED COFFEE, it will not come through. This is why I use instant coffee. Really you could use water, milk, nut milk, soy milk, your favorite tea or soda pop.

[@MommaFig1]

I love my 6 inch pans... So much nicer

[@jabbaa6500]

Too much saliva in her mouth, annoying, I can't stand when a cupcake is not covered completely by frosting...why do people do that? It's not cute and allows the cupcake to dry out. Coffee in chocolate not new at all.

[@dgarnett4220]

Too much stuff added! No thanks. One thing is okay, but more. Just make it from scratch!

[@vanessalumbra9409]

It would have been faster and easier to just make a cake from scratch.

[@susicroft7905]

No way ... Sifting alone is worth the mix ... I don't know anybody who follows package guidelines ...

[@theriawilliams818]

No Thanks too much

[@rschindler9965]

Did she just pull a butter wrapper out of the trash to rest her spatula on??? Goog grief. Get a saucer or a spoon rest.

[@NerissaNikole]

Yay!! Lol! I definitely know what you mean 😆

[@MommaFig1]

I always use butter wrappers, best soon rests ever!!! The butter on it make sure nothing sticks and you just throw them away when you're done