I made my rich CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE even better!

If you’re looking for a rich, moist chocolate cake recipe that’s going to satisfy your sweet cravings, then this cake IS IT! The velvety soft chocolate cake layers are packed with chocolate flavor, and paired with an indulgent chocolate fudge frosting. This is an updated recipe of my original 'Rich Chocolate Cake' recipe.

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INGREDIENTS:

🔹Chocolate Cake

▢1¾ cups (210 g) flour - regular all purpose
▢½ cup (50 g) cocoa powder - unsweetened, dutch process preferred
▢1 tsp baking soda
▢1½ tsp baking powder
▢½ tsp salt
▢¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter
▢1¼ cups (200 g) dark chocolate - I use 50% dark but any good quality semi-sweet chocolate will work
▢⅓ cup (80 g) milk - cold
▢1½ cups (300 g) white granulated sugar
▢1½ tbsp instant coffee powder
▢⅓ cup (70 g) unflavoured vegetable oil - I use canola oil
▢2 tsp vanilla essence/extract
▢3 large eggs - room temperature
▢½ cup (110 g) hot water

🔹Chocolate Fudge Frosting

▢1 cup (226 g) cream
▢4 tsp cocoa powder - unsweetened, dutch process preferred
▢2½ cups (400 g) dark chocolate - I use 50% dark but any good quality semi-sweet chocolate will work
▢1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter
▢1⅓ cups (170 g) powdered sugar - also known as icing/confectioners sugar
▢½ tsp instant coffee powder
▢½ tsp salt
▢2 tsp vanilla essence/extract

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This week I'm sharing my updated rich chocolate cake recipe! It's made up of velvety soft cake layers that are packed with chocolate flavor, which are paired with an indulgent chocolate fudge frosting. I’ve recently updated this recipe (April 2024), as some readers were having issues with the cake layers sinking in. I experimented with different ways to add a little more structure to the cake layers to help prevent this issue, and finally settled on an updated recipe that had additional structure, but still had the same great flavor and texture to the original.

I know there are many of you who LOVE the original version, so I have kept the original quantities in the notes section of the recipe card (towards the bottom of the blog post). I want to assure you though, that the updated version (in my opinion) is even better than the original, so don’t be afraid to give it a go 😀


Enjoy!

[bearsmm]

Honest to God, not only is she an absolute angel for sharing her recipes -- and for the amount of time, work, ingredients, money and knowledge that goes into this process....but her recipes are NO FAIL! They are fabulous every time. I've searched for a good vanilla cake recipe for years. YEARS. I have two that I like but once they cool, they aren't that perfect crumb, tender cake. So I tried MK's for the first time. 1000/10. KEEPER! Please protect this beautiful lady at all costs because she is an absolute life safer and blessing to all who bake! xoxox

[rosemoore]

Hi. If you do not own a bakery, you should. We need more good bakeries like years ago and nice people who share like you. Your recipes are just awesome. You have a great day young lady and thank you.

[starlinerm.batistaarias]

I made your cake today and followed everything exactly and oh My! The best chocolate cake ever. And I have made my share of chocolate cake recipes but this one takes "the cake".

[clkhoo]

I have just baked this cake, reduced the sugar by 30% (we prefer less sweet cake). It turned out very well!!! It is the best chocolate cake i have bake so far, & it is so easy! Will definitely bake it over again & again. The cake itself is already a big HIT!
Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe! Love it! Greetings fr Malaysia ❤

[RamalSaif-peiw]

My search for perfect chocolate cake recipe everytime i have to bake a cake has finally ended right here😭♥️♥️♥️ stay blessedddd

[dollychauhan]

This chocolate cake recipe is the best. I made it for my kid birthday and the guest loved it!! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe.

[clairebear]

I just made this a couple of hours ago and it’s delicious! I nibbled a little bit to try it but I have gallstones so I can’t eat anything with too much fat. That rules out this cake sadly but I gave it to my sister. Her husband is going to LOVE this. Thank you, your videos are always so helpful and informative. You seem like such a nice genuine person and I am looking forward to trying more recipes 😊

[inoyf]

Your recipes are life changing!!! I made the carrot cake and the red velvet cake twice and they’re the best recipes ever!

[anastasiapanteloglou]

Wow! Honestly, where have you been all this time. All your recipes that I have tried until now, including this amazong chocolate cake recipe, are keepers! Thank you for sharing all those recipes!!! ❤️

[Dannbarriosc]

Thank you so much! Chocolate cake is my favorite dessert ever, and it Is even hard to find a good one at bakeries. I tried to bake cakes before without success, thinking that baking sweet things is not my thing at all! But this time that I found this video I decided to try again. WOW, THE RESULTS ARE SO GOOD! I put less sugar because the chocolate I used already had sugar. 3 days eating my favorite cake thanks to you! I really wish you success in your projects because you are a mastermind.

For everyone who thinks they cannot bake a good cake please follow this recipe and methodology. Is 100% Accurate and totally delicious!

[shmushiha]

This was the best chocolate cake I have ever made! So chocolatey and not too sweet. I put less sugar in the cake as well as one 50% and one 72% chocolate bar. I also only needed 1/2 or 3/4 of the frosting, which was delicious! This recipe is a keeper! Thanks so much for sharing!

[swethakalluri]

Mk using butter is the game changer. It is perfect in every way. Can't tell you this is the best chocolate cake. I have been making mine with little brown sugar, and it is truly a delightful chocolate cake for all chocolate cake lovers.

[bestlyrics]

I started my cake business using your previous chocolate cake recepie its soo delicious and my customers like it very much thank you❤️🤲🏽🫂

[teniolaakanmu]

Your channel is the number one I go to for any tutorials. You explain so well and also provide substitutes. I used to avoid recipes that had buttermilk until I saw your video on it, and honestly, im so grateful. Anytime I want to bake, I search 'cakes by MK'. They always turn out so well. In this recipe, did you use evaporated milk or just regular milk? I want to make this today.

[umamaahamed]

Definitely this chocolate cake is THE BEST.
I made your original recipe last year and never made any other cake😍.
Now this recipe has become an inseparable part of our life, I can't thank you enough. ZazakAllah!

[Dr.A.R.]

the older version of this recipe is just a big hit but i just did not like it sinking in centre but i am so so excited to now try this new one. you are such an angel to share your amazing recipes. amd the fudge frosting is honestly out of this world

[busiswamncwabe]

Ever since I started watching your videos i started baking the most delicious cakes thank you and God bless you

[sabanayab]

I've made this twice now, it's absolutely delicious, moist but thick. The second time i doubled the quantity for a party cake and it worked just as well.
Surprisingly had some leftover a few days later and still tasted perfect

[BMInes]

Hello i just discovered this video. Tomorrow is my birthday and no pastry/cake shop is open (every food place takes vacation after Eid festivities), so I’m making it on my own trying this recipe (scared but excited), wish me goodluck !