One Bowl Chocolate Sheet Cake with Milk Chocolate Fudge Frosting.
Kicking off the first Friday of February with this easy One Bowl Chocolate Sheet Cake with Milk Chocolate Fudge Frosting.
Does anyone else feel like this week just flew bye? I spent the first half of the week traveling to Austin, Texas for a fun shoot with Camille Styles. From there I flew over to LA for a quick taping of Hallmark Home and Family (which aired yesterday, but you can watch the replay here). I flew home Wednesday night, photographed new recipes for HBH on Thursday, and today will be spent filming new videos. Such a jam pack week, but I loved every minute of it.
While in LA I was lucky enough to get to hang with my brother Red for a bit too. I wasn’t there very long, but it was awesome to get to see him before he flies to South Korea today with the US Team. I almost never see that kid, so even if it’s just a quick, “hey” it’s still always fun. Red always knows how to get a smile glued to my face and made my quick trip just that much better.
The next few days will be spent cramming in all the work I possibly can before heading off to Korea for the Olympics on the seventh. I still can’t believe we are going to Korea, but it’s happening, and I can’t wait!
As you can probably guess, I’m also very excited to be sharing this chocolate cake with you guys today, and for a few reasons.
One, because everyone knows February is the month of all things chocolatey. Two, because it happens to be my brother Brendan’s birthday, and celebrating with chocolate cake is just something we do. And three, because this cake is beyond good and you all need it in your life sometime soon.
I’ve wanted to make a sheet cake for the longest time now, but just hadn’t gotten around to it. For whatever reason layer cakes always excite me a bit more than sheet cakes, but after making this sheet cake, I’m becoming sold on the idea. You guys, if you didn’t know, sheet cakes are the absolute best. They’re easy, no fuss, feed a crowd, and are incredibly delicious.
I can already see this cake becoming a regular in my kitchen for birthdays, dinners with friends, and even holidays. It’s so versatile and perfect for so many different occasions.
For me, the biggest bonus this cake offers is just how easy it is. As I was writing up the recipe, I realized that everything was made in entirely one bowl, with ingredients I already had in my pantry. And not only that, there are absolutely zero skills required for frosting this cake. Just spread on a very generous layer of that chocolate butter cream, and done. Not sure about you guys, but that’s a major plus for me when it comes to baking recipes.
Unlike most sheet cakes, this one is extra moist, chocolatey, and fudgy. My three secret ingredients are buttermilk, Greek yogurt, and coffee. The buttermilk and yogurt keep the cake incredibly light and moist, while the coffee highlights the chocolate flavors going on in the cake.
Now before those of you who don’t like coffee click away from this recipe, hear me out. I promise that you do not taste the coffee at all. It’s simply there as an undertone that highlights the flavors of the chocolate. I highly recommend giving it a try before you decide to omit, if you truly hate the flavor of coffee, simply skip it, no big deal.
So that’s the cake portion, and while it is my favorite go-to chocolate cake recipe, I think the milk chocolate buttercream steals the show a bit. I mean, it’s really the cake and the buttercream paired together that makes this cake so good, but the buttercream is pretty much just incredible. And the key to this buttercream? Whipping in some real milk chocolate. Yes, milk chocolate.
I know everyone is all about the dark chocolate these days, and I love it too, but let’s all be honest, some days just call for milk chocolate, and I’m thinking the first Friday in February is just one of those days.
I have to mention that not only is this cake great for birthdays, but it would be perfect to make for Valentine’s Day…which semi explains all the roses in my photos. Just a heads up, the roses will be appearing in all my sweet recipes from now until Valentine’s Day. Sorry, I can’t help it.
Also, if any of you happen to be hosting a Super Bowl party this Sunday, or even an Olympic viewing party in the coming weeks, this cake would be amazing for that too. As mentioned it feeds a crowd and can also be made ahead time, making the dessert portion of your party a breeze. You can even decorate the cake to support you favorite team. You see, the perfect dessert!
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One Bowl Chocolate Sheet Cake with Milk Chocolate Fudge Frosting
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate cake, easy cake recipe
Made in one bowl, with ingredients found in your pantry, using zero decorating skills, and the best part...it is so delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup hot black coffee
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Milk Chocolate Frosting
- 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces milk chocolate, melted and cool to touch
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (optional)
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper, then butter/spray with cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, buttermilk, greek yogurt, canola oil, and vanilla until smooth. Add the flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, mix until there are no longer any clumps of flour. Add the hot coffee and mix until combined. Batter should be pourable, but not super thin. Stir in the chocolate chips, if using.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, bake 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is just set and no longer wiggly in the center. Remove and let cool completely before frosting.
4. To make the buttercream, add the butter and powdered sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer (or use a hand-held mixer). Beat the butter and powdered sugar together until the butter is light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the melted milk chocolate and vanilla and beat (scraping down the sides as needed) another 2 minutes or until there are no streaks of white. Add 2 tablespoons of the heavy cream and whip the frosting for 2-4 minutes more or until light and fluffy. If desired add the remaining heavy cream and whip until combined.
5. Frost the cake and decorate as desired.
Recipe Notes
Recipe makes a 9x13 inch cake
The chocolate cake of your dreams…
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The week definitely flew by; and this is definitely a chocoholic delight’s cake – fabulous! Good luck with all the busyness before flying out.
Thank you Liz! I hope you have a great weekend!
I want to bake this!!!
You totally should!! Thank you Ruth!
Tieghan, what do you do to make such a simple cake look so awesome? I visit your blog regularly to be inspired by your photography and this post in particular fascinates me. I would most certainly love a piece, as a chocoholic I will never say no. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
Awh thank you Jenny! This is so sweet! I am really glad you like my recipes and photos!
Such a yummy cake. I just feel like grabbing it.I loved the frosting idea used in this recipe.
Thank you Bruce!
My husband LOVES chocolate! This looks so moist and delicious.
I don’t see any roses????
May I substitute butter for the Canola Oil And Not lose the texture Safe travels
I think melted butter should be fine. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! ?
This would be perfect for him!! Thank you Charlotte!
hey girl- this looks amazing! Right up my alley! Saw you on Home and Family (so cool) and I subscribed to your blog! Y’all have fun in Korea!
Ah that is awesome! So glad you watched! I hope you love some of the recipes on my blog Shawnna! Thank you!
Love how moist and sticky this cake looks. Simple elegance is so underrated. Tried to watch the clip, but it doesn’t seem to want to play. Something probably to do with a UK IP address. Hope you have a fab trip to Korea. Good Luck to Red!
Thank you so much Debs! Ill look into that issue! ?
The chocolate cake looks so good . I want to go home and make it. Could I substitute sour cream for the Greek yougurt? and would it be the same amount? I have all the ingredients except that. Thanks Lynn
Sour cream should work great and yes, the same amount. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! ?
It looks so yummy and easy. I have printed it out and will be baking this for our Super Bowl treats.
Thank you! I hope everyone loved this Brenda!
This cake looks wonderful. I love sheet cakes, and took them to my sons sporting event “after” parties all the time. They’d be gone in like 10 minutes; faster if chocolate. This one looks especially good. I might even mix in some Kalua with that hot coffee.
Haha that is amazing! I hope you love this one Joyce! Thank you!
Does it matter what fat % of greek yogurt I use? Might be a silly question, but I also know baking can be pretty touchy if you don’t stick to the recipe…
I like to use full fat greek yogurt, but any percent will be ok. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! ?
That icing swirl though! So perfect!
Thank you!!
My favorite kind of cake Tieghan! Looks fabulous!
Thank you Mary Ann!
OMG this looks amazing!! Chocolate cake is one of my very favorite things. I don’t have a big sweet tooth, except when it comes to chocolate cake. Have a wonderful weekend!
YES me too! Thank you Natasha!
WOW! It doesn’t get any better than this! Looks amazing!
Thank you Gina!
Wow, wow wow,! You did so great on Home and Family, Brava girl,
Will definitely be baking this cake,
Happy travels. I will be rooting for Red,
Aw thank you so much!
Yes please, I’m all about that dreamy fudge frosting! 🙂
Thank you Laura!
Hey Tieghan,
I love this chocolate cake recipe and enjoyed watching your video on Hallmark home and channel! I liked your outfit (especially your pants). 🙂
I agree that dark chocolate is my favorite (especially extra dark) but the milk chocolate does seem nice for Valentine’s Day and is a fluffy frosting for the sheet cake. Maybe it would be nice with cocoa nibs on top?
That’s nice that you got to spend some time with Red before he leaves and I hope you’re enjoying Brendan’s birthday! Is he joining you in Korea? What all do you have planned?
I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s gift guide post and hope you sleep well. 🙂
Looks so good!
Mireia from TGL
https://thegoldlipstick.com
Thank you!
This was amazing! I made it for two friends’ birthdays and it was a big hit. I didn’t let it cool long enough though because of a time crunch but still good. I also tried marbling it with some plain homemade whip cream to cut through the frosting at the end a bit and it worked but I want to try the original again and give it more time to cool. Love you blog and thanks for the recipe!
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe Regan! Thank you so much!
I just made this cake because it looked so beautiful, but it didn’t come out right. I followed the instructions exactly however it is not cakey at all. It is very thin and spongy almost like a brownie, but not tasting great. I think maybe more flour could have helped. Only 1 1/2 cups doesn’t seem like much. Any thoughts?
HI Hannah, I am so sorry for the trouble. The baking soda was missing from the recipe. SO SORRY. That should fix the problem. Again, so incredibly sorry!! Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe the next time you try it! Thanks! 🙂
Thanks! I will try it again!
Hard to believe this amazing cake is so easy to make! Love it
Thanks Matt!
Oh my goodness this cake sounds fantastic! Love that it’s so simple, too. We are big chocolate lovers. The ingredients sound like it is a super moist cake. Cannot wait to make it! Thanks for your recipe!
Thank you Allison! I am so glad you like this!
hey tieghan, i made this over the weekend, but the cake didn’t rise at all. it came out of the oven super dense and flat, to the point most of it was tossed. any clues as to what happened? i’m sure it’s not bad baking powder since i’ve used it successfully recently. dead simple, though!
the frosting was great — and i don’t even like milk chocolate or american buttercream, will def be using this again!
HI Grace, I am so sorry for the trouble. The baking soda was missing from the recipe. SO SORRY. That should fix the problem. Again, so incredibly sorry!! Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe the next time you try it! Thanks! ?
I made this for the Super Bowl. I had died a layer of toasted marshmallows between cake and frosting. It was soooo good.
Sounds amazing! Thank you Nancy, I am so glad you enjoyed this!
Cake was more than just a little wiggley after 25 minutes in oven. so i left in for 10 more minutes.and it cracked some on top .
I hope it still turned out amazing for you, Karla!
This cake looks amazing but id like to make it into a regular round cake – what dimension round tin would you recommend? And would this alter the cooking time?
I would use 2 (8 inch) round cake pans and bake 18-20 minutes. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
thank you for sharing information
Thank you
Made this cake tonight before watching the olympics. I belatedly realized that we were enjoying it just as Red won gold in snowboarding! Delicious cake. Thanks for the recipe.
That is AMAZING! Thank you Alicia!
This is a fantastic recipe! I actually halved it (because I have to save myself from myself when there are sweets in the kitchen). Also, I did not have enough milk chocolate in my cupboard so I supplemented the frosting recipe with nestle semi-sweet chocolate (it was 4 oz milk, 2 oz semi-sweet). I did not add the cream because I prefer a frosting that stays firm. The hot coffee adds a nice dimension to the chocolate flavor.
I am so glad you enjoyed this Susan! Thank you so much!
Looks lovely. I will have to try and find some conversions from ‘cups’ to grams so that I can try it.
Perfect! I hope you love this Fiona!
Made this yesterday for Valentine’s Day, and I must say, it was INCREDIBLE! I absolutely HATE the tase and smell of coffee, but I know it adds something to chocolate, so I followed the recipe as is 😉 Any other coffee haters shouldn’t worry a single bit about the amount of coffee in the recipe. I don’t think you even need your disclaimer in the blog post!
Secondly, I needed to add 5 or so minutes to the bake time- maybe as a result of different elevation? But it was soft, has stayed moist even though my lid doesn’t have a good seal on my dish, the frosting was easy to mix up, and I will be making this again and again. Thanks for the recipe!
I am so happy you loved this cake Vanessa! Thank you so much!
Hi this looks great but I do not like coffee. Can I just use hot water instead.?
Yes, hot water works. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
This cake looks amazing, and easy to make! I want to make this for my husband’s upcoming birthday, but I know he hates coffee. Do you notice the coffee taste, or does it more add moisture? And what do you substitute with if you leave it out?
HI! You con’t notice the coffee, but you can use hot water in place of the coffee. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
I made it with hot water and wow, delicious! Love how light and fluffy yet flavorful this cake was! Everyone from my husband to my pick teenage brother ate it 🙂
I am so glad you enjoyed this Kayla! Thank you!!
so this was DA BOMB!!!!!
we made it gluten free with Namaste perfect flour blend, and egg free by using greek yougurt, gelatin and a bit of baking powder. I honestly dont think I have ever in my 30+ years of baking had a better chocolate cake and frosting!
Awh I am so happy to hear that!! Thank you so much Lea, really glad this turned out amazing for you!
I am thinking about making this for an event, how in advance can you make this? Thank you!
You can makes this up to 2 days in advance, but I wouldn’t make it any earlier than that. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
Hey Tieghan,
Just wondering what kind of milk chocolate do you use for the frosting.? Also, is there a substitute that can be used for the buttermilk?
Can’t wait to make this for my nieces birthday this weekend!
HI! You can use regular whole milk in place of the buttermilk. I just used Hersey’s Milk chocolate. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
Other than using more of a dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate for the frosting, I followed the recipe exactly. Cake came out very moist with a strong chocolate flavor. I liked the idea of adding chocolate instead of cocoa powder to the frosting.
I am so glad you liked this cake Dedric! Thank you!
Hi would this work as a single-layer cake using a 9-inch round pan? My oven can only do 1 9-inch round at a time….unless it is okay for half the batter to be sitting in the counter waiting to be cooked? Thanks!
HI! YOu would need to divide the batter in to 2 (9 inch pans). Using one will be to small. You can let the batter sit on the counter while the other one bakes. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
Great recipe! So easy and a deep dark moist chocolate cake . One bite and I knew it was a winner!
Woo! Thank you so much Marjie!
Just made this and realized was a similar cake to the incredible oreo layer cake with peanut butter buttercream in your cook book. That cake is also awesome! The sheet came out very light and had great volume. We’ll be making this many more times.
Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed this!
I made this last week and it’s delicious! Really easy to make, although I think I may have taken it out of the over a little early – it didn’t matter, just made the middle extra gooey. I shall definitely be making this again. Thank you for the recipe.
Best wishes from the UK 🙂
Thank you Leah! I am so glad you loved this!
For the most part, my family liked this cake. We won’t add chocolate chips next time as they all, every last one of them, sank to the bottom. All 6 of us, even my 10 year old, thought the frosting was too sweet. I think I’ll add some tangy cream cheese and replace half of the milk chocolate for semisweet. The texture of the cake was nice.
Thank you so much for this Vanessa! I hope this turns out amazing for you the next time you make it!
This one-bowl chocolate sheet cake with milk chocolate fudge frosting is absolutely fabulous.
Thank you Pamela!
I plan to make this tomorrow for a birthday cake, but I’m just wondering something. For the icing, do you mean 8 oz of milk chocolate measured by weight or by capacity? 8 oz (weight) of chocolate is a very large chocolate bar, so I’m just making sure :).
Hi Heidi! I mean 8 ounces of chocolate by weight. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
Cake is cooling, smells amazing! Baked for 27 minutes, just mixed the frosting, both my boys taste tested and gave two thumbs up! Making for a friends birthday from work tomorrow, will let you know her response (she hates coffee) ?Thanks for the recipe
I hope she loved this cake Ami! Thank you so much!
I’m SO glad I made this one! Perfect chocolate cake recipes cover the internet but this one will be saved and referred over and over! It’s the perfect balance of taste, texture, and frosting. The chocolate chips added was a brilliant idea. The smell of it will lead you back to the kitchen to slice off another sliver and another…..Thank you for sharing ☺️
Thank you so much Alycia! I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
This cake looks amazing! What would you suggest for ingredient scaling and baking times for a 12×18 pan? Thank you!
HI! That is really hard to estimate without testing the recipe for that size. Unfortunately, I do not feel comfortable providing these measurements without testing first. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much! x Tieghan
This cake looks amazing! What would you suggest for ingredient scaling and baking times for a 12×18 pan? Should I perhaps add another 1/2 recipe? Thank you!
This cake looks so amazing! What would you recommend ingredient scaling-wise and baking times for a 12×18 pan? Thank you!
Hi. Can this recipe be doubled?
Sure! You can easily double an use 2 rectangle cake pans. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much! x Tieghan
Hi,
Do you have any video of this recepie?
I tried it out without frosting…the cake rose well but wasn’t too spongy (is it supposed to be like a sponge cake?
I can’t get milk chocolate anywhere here..can i use cadburys dairy milk?
Thanks
Hi! Sorry no video for this recipe right not. Did you not enjoy the cake? Yes, I think cadburys will work great! Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks so much! xTieghan
Great looking cake. Can I substitute Canola oil with Coconut oil (or something else)? I don’t like the taste of Canola oil.
HI! Coconut oil or melted butter would both work well. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much! xTieghan
I’m going to try this for my daughter’s birthday cake! Actually a few years ago I used your recipe for a 3-layer chocolate cake, which I still have, except that I wanted to see if that recipe is suitable for a 9×13 pan (to make a thick sheet cake) – I couldn’t find that same recipe here but found this one! Anyway, if I were to use that triple layer recipe again (which has bigger quantities of each ingredient), would it work for a 9×13 and result in a thicker cake, just maybe a longer time in the oven? Thanks!
hi! I would divide it between 2 9×13 inch baking dishes. Sounds like it’s a lot of cake. Also, It is hard for me to advise since it is not my recipe. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much!! xTieghan
You’re incredible per usual. I’m stalking your V-day desserts and decadents for next week and am intimidated by all of them but want to take them on strong and pretend I can! ha. Would this work shaping it as one big ole heart prior to putting icing on it? Basically I’d pay alot of money yet again to have you make this for me and deliver it! Beautiful!!!
Hey Rachel! I am sure this would work great as a heart cake, so fun! Love the idea, you must take photos! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Just made this chocolate cake, it’s amazing.
I love the super chocolateyness of the the cake and the sweet, fluffy milk chocolate buttercream, a match made in heaven.
Thank you for sharing the recipe and gorgeous photos of the cake.
I am so happy to hear that Steph! Thank you!!
xTieghan
Have you ever doubled the recepie and layered it? I need a cake for a larger crowd. Want to make sure it would hold up to another layer.
HI kelly! I have not doubled or layered this, but I am sure it would be just fine. They will be thick layers, but again, I would think that would be great! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
I thought this was made using a half sheet pan when I saw the recipe. How can I convert it into half sheet? And what would the baking time be? Double the recipe? Half the baking time? It just looks so good, I really want to convert it!
Hey Carrie, I am sorry, I don’t feel comfortable estimating the baking time as I have never tested the cake for the larger size, so I am really unsure of what the time would be. I would thinking doubling the recipe would be just fine, but the baking time I would imagine would be similar or a little longer, again, not sure.
I am so sorry I could not help. xTieghan
Making this right now for my son’s 16th birthday tomorrow! This is his dream cake! Chocolate on chocolate. No frills. No sprinkles. Perfect!
Thank you so much Anita! I hope he loves this cake and Happy Birthday to him! xTieghan
I’ve made this recipe twice now and both times it has been a HUGE hit! The second time I made this I made it into cupcakes and added a raspberry on top! So yummy! Definitely my new go to cake recipe!
That is so amazing! I am so glad you have been loving this, Alexa! xTieghan
Best cake I’ve ever made! The frosting is exceptional!
Thank you so much Robin! xTieghan
Hey, I love your cake recipes! I made this cake and it came out really good, a little crumbly but all in all good. I have a question- how can turn this into a vanilla sheetcake?
Thanks.
Hi there! I would recommend finding a vanilla sheet cake recipe instead of trying to change this one. Linking to a nice option below. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you and happy holidays! xTieghan
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/vanilla-sheet-cake/#tasty-recipes-72026
Hi! Looking forward to making this recipe. Would you say the coffee adds a coffee flavor, or really just enhances the chocolate? If the latter, what would you adjust or add to make this more of a coffee-chocolate cake? Coffee extract or espresso powder? Thanks!
Hi Nicole! The coffee only enhances the chocolate and does not add flavor. I would add 1 tablespoon of espresso powder. That will be so good! I hope you love this recipe! Thank you and happy holidays! xTieghan
For some context to my comment, let me just say that I’m an avid food blogger reader/recipe user and I’ve never left a review of a recipe, even on some of my most favourite recipes.
After tasting this chocolate cake, I knew I HAD to post a RAVING review. This cake is absolutely AMAZING! The combination of not only oil, but greek yogurt AND buttermilk yield such a rich, fudgy, chocolate-forward, chocolate cake! It was even better after it sat for 24 hours.
This cake comes together literally in less than 30 minutes, it could not be any easier or any more delicious. I truly couldn’t have better things to say about this cake! I’m 24 years old and I know this will be on heavy rotation for the rest of my life!!! Hello future kids birthday parties!!!!
Ok I’ll stop now….but let me just say, if theres any recipe worthy of my very first review, its definitely this one! If anyone’s on the fence about whether to make it….JUST DO IT!!!! thanks, Tieghan, for an amazing recipe!
This is so amazing! I am so glad you loved this cake, Victoria! Thank you for trying it and leaving a comment!! xTieghan
I’ve made this cake before, and it turned out awesome! I’m planning to make it this weekend with peanut butter frosting!
Thank you Madelyn! And peanut butter frosting…. um YES! I hope this turns out amazing for you! xTieghan
This is the best chocolate cake and buttercream that I have ever made. God bless you and your magical recipes!!!
Thank you so much Adaline! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I made this recipe a couple months ago for my son’s birthday. I just used the cake recipe because we made a whipped cream icing. My husband LOVED it. And I loved how easy it is. I found it to make again because I’m pregnant and apparently need a chocolate cake. Perfect recipe for easy, but delicious. <3
Haha that is so amazing! I hope your pregnancy is going well, especially now that you have the chocolate cake! Thank you! xTieghan
Just made this and it’s terrific! A chocolate lovers dream. The buttercream is amazing. Thanks for all the recipes.
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Thank you so much Kathi! xTieghan
A question – my cake had a hilariously huge border all around and a big dip in the middle. I note in the picture that yours did too, but mine did more. I followed the recipe exactly. It is DELICIOUS but I don’t want to make it again if it looks like that. It seems to have a lot more leavening agent than other recipes. Perhaps this is why? Can you advise? Thank you.
Hey Margaret, you can try reducing the the leavings to 1 teaspoon each and see if that helps. It is hard for me to know what is happening without more details. MY cake has a dip because of the elevation I live it. I just fill it in with more frosting!! Delicious 🙂 Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
I made this twice and both times it was runny and not set after baking for 30 minutes. What went wrong?!
Hi Ashley,
So sorry you are having issues with the cake. Can I ask if you adjusted any of the recipe this would help me to better answer your question. Please let me know how I can help. xTieghan
I’ve made this cake and honestly it is the best one for me. I’m wanting to bake today but all I have is cake flour, is this ok to use in place of all purpose?
Love your recipes!!
Kathi
Hi Kathi,
Yes you can use the cake flour! So glad you have been enjoying this recipe! xTieghan
Delectable to the last crumb!
Thank you Heiba!! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
amazing
Thank you! xTieghan
This is probably one of the BEST chocolate cakes/frosting I have made! Made for my dad’s birthday 🙂 Everyone really loved it & I gave your website! I did make a 1/2 batch of the frosting and it was def enough to frost the cake, I also did add the semi sweet chocolate chips to the cake batter.
Thank you so much, I have made 2 of your cakes now, Bursting Blueberry Lemon Cake & rave reviews for both!! https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/bursting-blueberry-lemon-layer-cake/#bo-recipe
Amazing!! I am so happy this turned out so well for you, Cyndi! Thank you for trying this one! xTieghan
Loved this cake!! So glad I found this recipe and gave it a try! The coffee brings out such a rich chocolaty flavor and this frosting is so creamy, silky and rich! This is my new favorite cake!
Thank you so much Tracy!! xTieghan
My birthday is coming soon. But, during this Covid-19 situation, I don’t want to cut the cake. But, after watching this recipe video of cake. Now i want to try it. The recipe is not so much complicated and cake is looking very tasty. Kaspersky Promo Code
Hi! I hope this cake turns out amazing for your birthday! Please let me know if there is anything I can help with! Happy Birthday to you! xTieghan
This is such a delicious recipe! I made this for my husband’s birthday, and it was a huge hit. So easy too! Next time, I’ll leave out the chocolate chips in the cake batter simply because they’re not needed.
Hey Lisa,
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
Would this cake work in a springform pan? I really want a round, single-layer fabulous chocolate cake for Valentines – this would be perfect except for the sheet pan. Thank you!
Hey there,
Yes, that would work, I would just adjust your baking times accordingly. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
The best chocolate cake recipe EVER! So moist and delicious. Shared the cake with my extended family and they all raved about it. A+++
Hey Carolyn,
Thanks so much for making the recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Thanks! xTieghan