The Best Chocolate Cake Recipe

Calling all chocolate lovers! I present to you the best chocolate cake recipe. Perfectly moist and soft, with a velvety, decadent chocolate buttercream frosting, this is the stuff chocolate dreams are made of! This easy cake is pure chocolate flavor and basically foolproof. This might be the best birthday cake ever if you're looking for a soft, decadent, fudgy chocolate dream.

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[tiffanycreager]

My 9 year old made this completely by herself and it was AMAZING! She followed along with you and felt so confident. Our whole family thanks you - delicious!

[atlenebartolino]

You are an amazing teacher. Not just a regular chef, but a chef who shares your talent for everyone to learn and enjoy. Thank you!

[desleykakoulidisgallaway]

What I appreciate, is your attention to detail and explanations of why? Makes all the difference to understanding how recipes work 👍🏻🥰

[paytonrivera]

DRY INGREDIENTS:
2 cups of flour
2 cups of granulated sugar
1/2 cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

WET INGREDIENTS:
1 cup boiling water or hot coffee
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup whole milk
1 table spoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs (room temp)

CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM:

3 sticks of room temp. butter
6 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 table spoon milk, cream, whiskey, coffee (whatever u want)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

[EdytaZolotar-kzbh]

I have been baking for years but never have I made such a moist cake before! Adding hot water has definately made a huge difference. I made this cake for my birthday two days ago and this is a go to recipe from now on! Thank you

[HOPE]

Hi I made this for my inlaws anniversary, it was a huge hit. My mother in-law said it was the best chocolate cake she has had, huge complement coming from her, she is an avid baker. Thank-you so much.

[akabenno]

E had trouble gaining weight my whole life, through 2 kids and im 60 .but I've made the carrot cake 3 times doubled the recipe for cupcakes. I've gained weight finally and I feel great .that carrot cake is a hit at my farmers market I can't make them fast enough. Your a genius. You have taught me so much.its much more than a recipe its the love and the way you tell us how to make it right . I just can't say enough. Today I'm making this cake . Im so excited. My first carrot cake came out perfect. This is gonna be good .thank you so much.

[Brittany-fxyz]

I just used this recipe for my fiance's birthday because he wanted a sugar free mint chocolate cake. I substituted monkfruit & allulose for the sugar, used the coffee method & added mint extract instead of vanilla. I also did a mint buttercream & it was perfection ❤

[irenemartin]

First YouTube comment I write in my life. This is the best chocolate cake I have ever tried. This made me happy the day before my birthday and 9months pregnant. John!! 😊

[GodaiPyramid-gwxj]

The love and passion he has for cooking and baking takes all his recipes to next level.

[lalahh]

I made this last week for my son’s birthday. I think it was the best chocolate cake I’ve ever made. Thanks for the recipe and instruction!

[calokent]

OMG, that's the sweetest chocolate temptation in a long time. Just by watching, you can practically sense the lightness and delicacy of this cake, and the chocolate butter is already my favorite ❤️. Thanks for sharing!!

[kitant.]

I've just used your recipe. It's my first time making chocolate cake and it came out perfect. Your recipe is so easy to follow and the cake is moisttt and scrumptious. It's perfect. Perfecto! Thank you 😍

[andreabelcham]

Thank you so much for explaining the reason for the ingredients. I love understanding the science behind how a combination of ingredients and heat results in such delicious outcomes!

[pauljames]

Professional chef for forty years here. Not that you need my endorsement but this cake recipe is excellent. It is simple, straight forward and easy to make. I like that fact that I didn't need a second mortgage to make it. I like that it didn't take 150 hours to make. Also, I can tell you it works just fine at 6000 ft altitude. It would make a great birthday cake but I subscribe to the idea that every day is a good day for birthday cake. Well done and thanks!

[eliseleonard]

I made 1/2 the recipe with coffee instead of boiling water, and used ganache on top. It’s amazing! So dark and moist. Not many desserts make sensible adults come back for seconds, but this one…. ❤️👍🏼

[AshleyDouglas]

Tried this tonight. Holy wow this is the most amazing chocolate cake I’ve ever had! I’m pretty specific about how chocolate cake should taste and this is the best recipe you’ll find!

[dianisbarraza]

I made t his cake for my son's birthday because he loves chocolate cake, I'm not a chocolate cake lover and let me tell you this cake came out perfect, EVERYONE including myself loved it. Thank you for your wonderful recipes.

[whattoeat]

A true baker! Proven through taste and precision, love this channel thank you for the amazing insight on small things like “the hot boiling water” cup to the amazing vanilla cupcake recipe which is AMAZING!

[alanhirschman]

I made this recipe as a birthday cake for my wife. I also made a ganache and buttercream according to John’ recipes. Only thing: I made it non-dairy by substituting unsalted margarine sticks for the butter and soy milk for the milk/cream. So far so good as far as consistency and taste. The final analysis will be on Thursday when I serve it. I’ll let you know.