The Ultimate Chocolate Cake Recipe | Cupcake Jemma Channel
Need Chocolate Cake? Look no further. This really is the most indulgent, decadent, moist and chocolatey Chocolate Cake you will EVER MAKE! It looks impressive but it's really very simple to make. For best results bake your sponge one day ahead to give it time to relax and get even softer for the ultimate fudgey consistency.
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For the cake in the video: 4 x 7" tins. Will also work for 3 x 8" tins.
250g Unsalted Butter
250g 70% Chocolate
180ml Brewed Coffee (or 180ml Hot water with 2 tbsp Instant Coffee Granules)
4 Eggs
150ml Buttermilk (see link below for how to make your own)
3 tbsp Vegetable or Sunflower Oil
430g caster sugar
150g Plain Flour
150g Self Raising Flour
60g Cocoa Powder
3/4 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
430g Caster Sugar
100g Butter
200g Chocolate (I like 50% for ganache)
100g Double Cream
If you want to fill and ice with ganache you can double this quantity.
125g Soft Unsalted Butter
225g Icing Sugar
80g Melted Chocolate (70% is best for buttercream)
If you want to fill and ice with buttercream you can double this quantity.
For a 6" cake follow these ingredients. If you need something even smaller just halve all of the ingredients!
190g Unsalted Butter
190g 70% Chocolate
120ml Brewed Coffee (or 180ml Hot water with 2 tbsp Instant Coffee Granules)
3 Eggs
115ml Buttermilk (see link below for how to make your own)
2 tbsp Vegetable or Sunflower Oil
325g Caster Sugar
115g Plain Flour
115g Self Raising Flour
45g Cocoa Powder
1/2 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
1/4 tsp Salt
75g Butter
150g Chocolate (I like 50% for ganache)
75g Double Cream
If you want to fill and ice with ganache you can double this quantity.
95g Soft Unsalted Butter
170g Icing Sugar
60g Melted Chocolate (70% is best for buttercream)
If you want to fill and ice with buttercream you can double this quantity.
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I have a tip! (For chocolate cakes) If you don't have spray for your pans and you're going to butter & flour them- don't use flour. Use coco powder. This will keep the edges brown rather than them having spots of white flour. (Sift the coco into the pan to get a good distribution and then knock it all around like you would to flour it). Works really well and if you're doing a "naked" cake, it makes sure your layers are really beautiful.
Great tip, thank you! 👍
How do you take the cake out of the pan safely if it’s not lined?
@@marienepomuceno they literally just said so
@@syedamunmun4449 😂😂😂
@@syedamunmun4449 tsk. Maybe, instead of sarcasm try & answer the question unless you don’t know the answer yourself? The question is around HOW to take the cake out when it’s cooked, not the prep. Try and understand before shutting people down with cynicism thanks. 👏🏼
Written instructions: Instructions In a saucepan on low heat add 250g unsalted butter, 250g dark chocolate, 180ml coffee (use part hot water if you must). Stir constantly until melted, if it looks like its separating thats normal. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl break up 4 large eggs. Whisk in 150ml buttermilk (or sour cream) and 3tbsp vege oil. Add the chocolate mixture slowly as you stir constantly. Add 430g caster sugar.Sieve in 150g of plain flour and self raising flour, 60g coco powder, 3/4tsp bicarb, big pinch of salt. Fold in. If it looks lumpy just gently whisk it, trying not to overstir. Pour into three 8" tins. Level out the thick batter. Bake in 170C (fan forced) for 22 mins, make sure you test each cake. Let them cool for 5 mins ONLY before turning them out of the tins onto baking paper. Gnache 100g butter and 200g chocolate (~50%). Because we want it thick straight away we melt the chocolate and butter first, then add the cream. Melt 30 seconds at a time till melted, stir in 100ml double cream. Leave to sit. Buttercream Whip 125g soft butter till very pale and fluffy. Add a pinch of salt. Combine and then beat in 225g icing sugar in two lots (so it doesn't get everywhere). Fold in 80g melted chocolate. Construction Use a bread knife to flatten the cakes totally. Stick down the first layer of cake to the board with a small blob of buttercream. Make sure the butter cream is soft (microwave it for a few seconds if needed), and add on each layer. For the last level of the of cake, flip it upside down before placing on the cake tower. Spread the gnache over the cake using a palette knife and a cake smoother.
you are a legend x
Are you trying to steal a whole layer of my cake?? I don't think so...
@@brandenlikesbeer ????
Please could you tell me how to convert this recipe into 8” x 2 ?
Divide ingredients by 3 and you need two of the three parts. ?? ÷ 3 × 2
32 years old and I've never baked in my life! I'm a pro at cooking but when it comes to baking I don't have the slightest idea! HOWEVER.... I said to myself I will bake my daughters first birthday cake and followed this specific chocolate cake recipe! I literally just took it out the oven in the last few minutes and OH.MY.GOODNESS 😍😍😍😍!!! It smells AMAZING. The crumbs taste AMAZING! You'd think I've baked before 🤣. It's 4am and I've just got into bed and now all I can think about is waking up in 2 hours to start on the decorating!!! Thank you sooooo much Sally and Jemma for this recipe! My baby girls first birthday cake lovingly baked by me all thanks to you guys! I cannot wait to bake more deliciousness ❤️❤️❤️
I love this story. Can we get an update? How did the decorating turn out?
and I am a pro in baking not cooking😂
Please update! How did it go?
The update please!!!! 🤭
Did she enjoy it? ❤️
It looks so good. Thank you for your technique!
Can we all just take a sec to appreciate Sally's egg cracking skills? P.S. Love you all guys at C&D
Probably the most straight forward chocolate cake recipe I've come across. Can't wait to try it!
Enjoy! It's a real go-to! x
Am making this,so straight forward,thanx for sharing 😊
Yes! It’s such a sleek and good basic chocolate cake!!
Really? There are one bowl recipes that don't use two types of flour that i'd say are much more straight forward. I'm sure its delicious tho!
@@CupcakeJemma Hi! Can i ask what is the exact dimension of the baking tin that she uses on this video? I tried to make this recipe last night, exact amount of everything, but the batter only fits to my two 7” baking tin. Mine is 7x2.5”. Thank you in advance😊 Oh! And by the way, the cake really taste delicious. It’s addictive😅.
I love the clean finish of the ganache - it's a very clean look - and the multiple layers of taste - that chocolate buttercream filling looks amazing.
100% agree on adding the coffee!! This is very similar to my recipe, I will have to make this with my boys. It is so nice to see you more confident in front of the camera Sally, it’s fantastic watching you fill in for Jemma. I think you are a natural and I hope you will continue having your own videos once Jemma does come back. To all the C&D family - Please look after yourselves and your families during this pandemic and the lockdown. I will be thinking of you all xx 🥰 Dani from Australia 🇦🇺
I have been trying out your recipes and my small home has become a cake home. We enjoy these cakes so much. I'm definitely trying this recipe too. My love from Kenya.
“YOU HAVE TO USE THE COFFEE, GUYS!” 😆 ☕️ I love Sally even more now :)
Hahahahaha 😉
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@@mindfulbaking thank you for this and explaining it so well. You make it look so easy 😊 would it be ok to add butter cream swirls on top of the ganache on top? if want to make it a bit more celebration cake like? x
I made this today and it was exactly what I wanted out of a chocolate cake. Rich, fudgey and delicious!
Cupcake Jemma has become my FAVOURITE KZhead channel for all bakes!! My go to every single time. Thank you SO much for sharing so many delicious recipes ❤️
Sally, you narrated everything so well thank you!!!
It’s already making me feel better by looking at this video. My little girl said it looks so yummy! She’s going to request it for her birthday.
I tried your recipe and it was no doubt the fluffiest cake that I've made to date .Thank you so much for all of your content!
Just made this cake! I'm a baker and have tried countless recipes but THIS ONE HITS DIFFERENT. Its so chocolatey, rich, I used espresso roast coffee and it makes the batter taste divine
Do you think its possible to add alcohol such as baileys to this recipe? Will the measurement of other ingredients will be different too?
@@catherinechristy9763 you could do a baileys buttercream or brush some baileys on your cakes when stacking. Adding Baileys to the cake batter wont really do anything taste wise but it will muck up the consistency of the cake.
I've found that any cake batter that is thick when poured into baking tins will be too dry when baked. I prefer somewhat thin to near watery consistency when pouring in tins. Resulting cake will be very moist.
My batter is very thin and used the exact ingredients and weights 😬
This channel just gets better and better over time! The recipes are amazing, everything is always so well explained with ingredients in grams and all... Great photography and editing, professional kitchens... And Sally is REALLY good at her job! Easily one of the best baking channels on yt, I watch every single video and tried many of your recipes!
Thank you SO much! X
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I've not watched the most recent videos for a while, Sally has always been a good presenter but she is so slick and professional now.
Thank you!
I made this for my daughters birthday last year, she absolutely loved it! It’s that time of year again, the easiest, most delicious chocolate cake. Thank you!
I do quite a lot of baking and have to say, hands down this is the best chocolate cake recipe I have ever made. Dense, deep chocolate flavour, not over sweet, not dry, like so many chocolate cakes and the ganache is gorgeous. Without doubt this will be my go to chocolate cake from now on.
49 second is the earliest I’ve ever been and it looks absolutely divine 🤩🤩
Looks gorgeous! Don’t forget the truffle tutorial, would love that in time for Christmas!
thank you Sally for walking us through this FANTASTIC cake. Made it for my friends bday and it was the hit! Soooooo yummmoooo
i love how passionate she is about her cakes. always enjoy watching and learning from you guys
I've not baked a cake before, but I dived in with this! 2 layers had to be redone because they stuck to the tin and my first ganache split but 8 hours later it was finished and lovely :) very proud of it thank you for the guide
I have followed your recipe many times and they all turned out perfect
They way she breaks the eggs.... 😍 & She looked so happy when slicing the cake
I made this yesterday and it came out wonderfully delicious! I went for the 3 layer 8 inch option and it’s still huge 😎 When I made the butter cream I felt it was way too sweet so next time I’d put less sugar. This time I added some double cream (50ml) and it did the job while keeping the cream spreadable. If you do the three layer option keep in mind it will take 3-5 minutes longer in the oven.
This is perfection taken to the next level 😍 a slice of this cake would make my 2020 better!
woop woop!
Yes it would! Your Snickers Cheesecake would make my week 😜
im a baking instructor and i have to tell you this is the best one ive make so far from youtube, ive tried other 2 chocolate cake from different youtube channel, and this chocolate cake is the one im gonna turn into belgium chocolate cake. the taste is just so chocolaty and moist. i baked it at 200C for around 28minutes. and for the tip, if you dont want your cake to have a dome, let them out while they are still hot and kinda press the dome and it will flattened after they cool down.
I made this cake on Sunday (just the sponges I made my own buttercream) as I was making my Granddaughter’s birthday cake and oh my goodness how delicious!!! It’s light, moist and tastes wonderful (you definitely can’t taste the coffee). This will now be my go to chocolate sponge x
Best chocolate cake recipe I came across so far and the instructions are super clear. Thank you!
omg i made this yesterday and it was so successful and delicious, best chocolate cake recipe ever i made buttermilk using milk and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar and used half the amount of sugar and it still turned out quite sweet tysm for this recipe! xx
I've made this cake twice now and the only way I can discribe is its AMAZING! The first one I baked I kept all to myself lol and the second I shared with family and they all loved it too ! Thanks for the recipe its spot on xx
Double cream room temperature or cold?
Sally, Jemma, Dale, and all the unnamed and unseen people who create each of your recipe videos, thank you. In particular, thank you for making your luscious cakes and cookies look so simple!!! I don't think these concoctions of sweet delight are anywhere near as simple as your superior skills show me. But. Watching you put ingredients together, your great step by step instructions, plus your enthusiasm, makes for wonderful viewing.....and the occasional foray onto my kitchen to have a go!!!
I made this cake over the weekend for a friend's 50th birthday. Never worked with ganache before or covered a cake as normally stick to cupcakes. It looked great and went done well, none left!!! Thank you Sally Dells for a great tutorial!!!
Please can we have a video on working out how much frosting/icing needed to fill and cover cakes?
Yes!
Yesss!!
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Yaaasss pleasee
PLEAASE!
I don't know what's nicer, watching you when you're making a cake, or when you're eating a piece of cake :) So cute..
Sally has really come into her own on these videos. I remember the shy girl from years before. keep it up Sally. love to watch you
Sally is great at explaining recipe so simply.
I’m salivating watching you eat it! Take care and stay safe in the UK 🙏🏻
This is a great cake! I waited until I’d made it before I commented. I made a mr men cake for my son’s bday using this recipe (minus the ganache) & it was A+++ Everyone thought it tasted amazing, so this will now be my go to cake for bdays! I’m no baker so I made it a few days in advance and froze each layer separately & defrosted the day before decorating to save my sanity & it was so so good! I used greaseproof paper on one and butter & flour on another layer and the greaseproof was better . And as a NON coffee lover I was a bit dubious about the cup of coffee in the mix but there was zero coffee taste. Not even a hint! Honestly, if you need a great cake that is easy & tastes amazing, don’t bother looking for another recipe, this is it! I tried another cake from another KZheadr but it wasn’t good at all (like I say I’m no baker) but this and the cupcake recipe from these guys are perfection and are mega easy too! Thanks so much for the recipes Gemma & co x
I first watched this when it came out. I made it for my son’s 35th birthday. This year will be the third time. It’s the ONLY thing he wants!!❤
Oh my stars!!! I made this recipe & it is amazing!! Just made a small, test batch to decide which recipe we wanted for the granddaughters birthday cake & this was everyone's choice!! So rich!! So flavorful!!
If I ever needed a pick-me-up, this cake would do the trick! I'm so sorry to hear you guys in the UK are back in lockdown all over again, I hope it doesn't last too long, stay safe! Love from the USA!
Thank you!
Yesss!! This cake! This cake is the way to end 2020!! Sending you all good cheer, well wishes, and much love! Hoping you come out of lock down 2.0 healthier and stronger! Much love from NY ❤
Thank you!!! x
Same to you friend! 😊
I baked this today. It is so decadent and moist. Best chocolate cake I’ve ever had!
this is the perfection of the flavor, presented as the most tastier form of art possible, well done Jemma, !BRAVO¡, !YUMMY¡.
I tried the recipe it’s so amazing the cake was very soft like sponge. Accurate measurements thank you ❤️❤️
That does look like a perfect chocolate cake :) I used to have a baking book, that I have lost, which had a recipe for a pudding that separated into a layer of sauce on the bottom and sponge on top. It gave variations for lemon upside down and chocolate upside down sponge cakes. I remember that incorporating fluffy whipped egg whites was key to creating this wonderful pudding. (You didn't make the sponge and sauce separately; they separated while cooking). It was cooked in a casserole dish, rather than a cake tin. It was one of the most delicious cakes I have ever baked. I would love to know how to make this, again.
I'm a baker! I tried this recipe yesterday and my customer love it 🤗 . Thank you for the recipe ❤🤗
Love love love this recipe!! it was a pleasure to make it. I made it for my husband's Birthday he loved it and so did everyone else! Delicious! The new family favourite :) Thank you for showing me how to make the Ultimate Chocolate Cake :)
Attempting this tonight seems like you read my mind!
So I just finished making this cake and it truly is AMAZING! But as Jemma said, the buttercream truly is very sweet, if I made it again I’d definitely use the ganache as the filling as well as the glaze! Love this recipe!
How to make self raising flour...I stay in india
@@benazirahmed4919just put 2 tsp baking powder for 150g flour in it
this is by far the best cake I ever tasted. i really tasted delicious when left to stale for a day
Oh my goodness! The BEST most DELICIOUS chocolate cake! Now my absolute go to recipe. Huge thanks!
Yeh! Sally’s back ❤️
Delicious cake! I made for a birthday celebration. I loved all the different elements, cake, filling, frosting. I used 2 9" pans instead and put all the buttercream in the center as filling. I will definitely increase the amount of ganache for the frosting. It could have something to do with the 9" pan size but I really can't imagine there would be enough ganache to frost 4 7" cakes. When I make it again (which I will!!) I will make a recipe and a half for the ganache.
Jemma thank you so much!!!! I have seen so many recipes that want coffee mixed with chocolate cakes and frosting and noone ever said if it would taste like coffee until you did now! So thank you for finally answering that question for me i dont care for coffee that much but i will from now on put it in my chocolate cake especially when i make this recipe!!!!
Had the most compliments ever for this cake, thanks for the recipe! I will say it is a huge cake so even with a 8’ tin she’s a monster. If you’re going to try would recommend halfing.
I made this today for my wife's 50th birthday. She loved it! It was very straightforward and tasted great, but I wouldn't say mine is as visually appealing - it looks like something between Sally's cake and a popular brown emoji... :)
Omg! I am definitely gonna try this out. Have made few of the recipes of you guys and they are absolute divine!! I am sure this will be on top of the list 🤤😍 Sally, you are natural 😌
Tyvm xx My new adventure into grandma-hood will be thoroughly enjoyable now xx bless you young lady xx
Seeing her cut into that perfect looking cake was sooo satisfying!
Sally talking about chocolate: OMG. Sally baking with chocolate: uber OMG. Sally eating chocolate: priceless. My Thursdays are always better for some Cupcake Jemma and all the C & D staff videos. Thank you for adding some Sally sunshine during a dark time. Take care, stay well, a big howdy from Texas.
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I have a chocolate cake to make in a few days and this couldn’t have come at a better time 😍😍 I’ve been dying for this recipe! Can’t wait to try it!
I made this cake for my son's first birthday and added strawberry jam and cherry jam between the layers. It was a big hit. Thanks for sharing the recipe 😊
Just finished putting the batter in the tins and tossing it in the oven. Hoping and praying this recipe turns out amazing for my sons birthday cake. 🥰
I'm a business baker and already have a chocolate cake recipe I use but I've always thought that it can be better. I tried this recipe today and all I can say is WOW! This is it!! The recipe I've been looking for. Thank you!
Thank you so much . especialy today when my son is celebrating his 19th birthday. just a perfect cake for him.
Super recipe and such an easy one too. I baked this couple of days back. It's soooo delicious! Thanks a ton for this recipe.
Sally to be honest just seeing you puts a smile on our face.... Thanks for the recipe ☺️
Amazing as always! I would love to see a recipe for a New York Cookie with some sort of Christmassy flavours 🎄
it was like she knew i’ve been wanting to make chocolate cake 🤯🥰
i made this yesterday for my SIL birthday. ohmy its turned out good. i am so happy and the taste also very delicious. !!! thank you sally n cupcake jemma for sharing the recipe. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
That cake batter looks absolutely decadent. It looks like a bowl of ganache. The amount of heart beats and drool that came from watching this video....oh my heavens. I just wish I watched this video before I made my chocolate cake yesterday. Oh well, there is always tomorrow 😅🤤🤤🤤, you can never have too much chocolate 🤝. Thank you sally for all the great tips.
I made this last week and it was one of the best chocolate cakes I’ve made! It was so chocolatey and fudgy. Second successful recipe I’ve tried by you guys! Thank you!
This looks so good that I can almost smell it through my screen! 😍
Stunning good recipe! In no time I had the most beautiful and tastiest cake I ever made.
Thanks so much for listing other cake pan size adjustments!
OMG, l tried this recipe just today. Infact l just finished baking it about 5 minutes ago. Its my daughter's birthday tomorrow. Initially l was a bit unsure because it was a bit liquidy and was tempted to add more flour. I said to myself to hell with it, am going to do as the recipe says. The final product : moist, not too sweet, spongy, chocolaty and no hint of coffee! I mean what more could I ask for? Cupcakes Jemma is my go to for cake recipes! Thank you.
Hi everybody! my boyfriend is from Linz, Austria, and there is a cake called Linzer torte that Empress Sissi loved (and me too) so it would be super cool to see you making this :)
just made this !!! did two 10 inch pans, put the ganache in the middle and cream on top with some strawberries to make it more fresh! tasted amazing will be making it again for sure!
Made this cake for my daughter's birthday and instead of the chocolate buttercream between each layer I added a peanut butter buttercream in the middle. Went so well with this delicious cake. Even better, the cake leftovers were still moist and delicious after a week in the fridge. This is going to be my go-to chocolate cake from now on.
Yes can we talk about the thumbnail like it’s so good that I might just make it right now just because of that 😂
I think for the sake of thumbnail they either put that eaten slice back in the cake or they did whole another cake. It is kind of funny 😂
My thoughts exactly. That cakes looks so perfect and absolutely delicious. Four layers is so decadent too. -- If I made it, it would likely be completely gone in three or four days. And for the record, I live alone and am not good at sharing. I'd eat the whole damn thing myself for sure.
Agree! Omg the thumbnail is making me so hungry....
Sally is such a cutie :D And this cake looks amazing, I think this'll be the first cake recipe I try
OMG this cake is heaven! :) You rock Sally!
absolutly LOVE it ;-) following your channel for 2 years and it´s my most favorite one
Hi from Australia.Oh Sally, your instructions are sooo well explained. You stay so positive.💕💕 I made the reduced recipe in 2 x 6 inch tins instead of 4!! What a dill. Anyway luckily I lined them high, baked on 160 deg for 45 mins. They've turned out. Thank you. Tins are NOT created equal especially in supermarkets like the height. Really appreciate all of your tutorials in real time. 🧡🧡👏🏽👏🏻👏🏽
I was just about to ask how to adjust the oven temp and timing for a two layer cake. I've tried twice with the reduced recipe in 2 x 8inch pans at the same temp but left it in for longer longer. The second time I turned down the temp a bit but came out dry both times. So thanks for this comment. I am going to try it at 160c. Hopefully that works.
@@jones8928 I don't trust domestic ovens so always have a clip on oven temp as well! They run hotter and have uneven heat spots. Oh and my tins are smaller in height as well. I ended up making 4 layers with SMBC and choc drips. Was so moist.🧡
Thanks@@rubykeiss1540 . Yeah I use an oven thermometer as well. I turned it down to 175c according to the oven thermometer on the second try but that obviously wasn't low enough. The cake would be fully baked but the middle would still be wet and by the time the middle is done the whole cake is dry. Yeah I also need to play with the chocolate ganache. A bit too bitter for my taste so I might add some milk chocolate to that. I put caramel between the layers but I might try the SMBC.
@@jones8928 yeah it's all trial and alot of wish for the best! My 60th cake turned out better than I hoped. A bit chuffed!
Looking delicious as always Sally! You've put a smile on my face this morning, just what I needed and you've also got me craving chocolate!! The noise when the slab of cake hit the plate made me laugh 😂 x
Haha thank you, I'm glad it made you smile!
What a satisfying video to watch, so relaxed. Jemma is a natural.
Been looking for the recipe that I like in chocolate cake and finally found this! Thanks! Gonna make this for my birthday ❤🎂😃
Sally, you put 430g caster sugar twice. Thank you for this lovely recipe. Amazing!
My friends ! It looks so delicious. Your cooking skills are amazing. Thank you for the good food.❤️
I made this cake for my family and they loved it so much thank you so much❤❤
I’ve just attempted this. Making ganache for the first time. The cake isn’t perfect, but I’m so happy with it. Thank you for this video, it was a huge help x
That looks... well... DELICIOUS
I love how the peace of cake just about fits on that plate. 😂 now that's how you eat cake! 🎂
The music is fabulous. It's so uplifting and feel-good
New subscriber lol. I'm so glad you left the cake elegant by not adding designs and extra frosting. I'm so looking forward to making this cake.