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Chocolate Fudge Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting and Chocolate Ganache Glaze
Recipe courtesy Sara Campbell Show: $40 a Day Episode: Santa Barbara, CA Overall User Rating: 
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Dry cake
06/25/2008 at 11:55am
User: E. from New Braunfels, TX User Rating:
I have come to realize that oil in a cake changes the texture to a level which I find very different than per say using shortening, butter or margarine. Flavor isn't the same and some large dry air bubbles always seem to develop. I'm a very experienced baker/former pastry shop owner, and I find the best flavored and textured chocolate fudge cakes are made with solid fats instead of liquid fats.
Absolutely fantastic!
06/03/2008 at 05:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I LOVE this recipe. Since I am not an experienced baker, I followed the recipe to the dot and the cake came out perfect! It was moist and rich (not too sweet) and all my friends who tried it, loved it. :)
Awfull Taste
05/21/2008 at 03:30pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
This cake looked very impressive and easy to me. Once i made it the cake tasted awfull. The brown sugar didn't tasted sweeter at all and 1.5 Tbs of salt was way too much. I did everything exactltly the recipe said but i end up having a salty cake with cheap store brought vanilla frosting. It looked great just as the picture but the recipe was very bad. Not to try again ever. It didn't made my daughter's Bday and i ended up buying a cake from store.
Ganache is Great
05/16/2008 at 01:57pm
User: Andrea from Norfolk`, VA User Rating:
I did not make the cake, but decided to use the ganache to make an impressive glaze. The ganache was easy to make and everyone that ate it loved it! It is tasty and has a nice texture, however mine did not come out as shiny as the picture. I am not sure what I did wrong, but I will definitely use the recipe again.
superb tasting cake
04/28/2008 at 08:20am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This cake was tremendous. Had to refer back to picture a couple of times on frosting. Cake had great texture and tastes divine.
makethis cake its great!
04/14/2008 at 12:57am
User: Y from san antonio, TX User Rating:
I made this cake 2x once for a friends birthday in which she proceeded to take the left over pieces to work and claimed baking it in her honor. ;) The second for easter, well lets just say this cake was LOVED be all who ate it. I changed no ingrediants.....
Good except for buttercream.
04/09/2008 at 03:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Please believe me. This icing tastes like pure butter with a slight sweetness. I am the Mother of Richness and I LOVE a rich buttercream, but this is just butter. I added a ton more powdered sugar and even some whipping cream to lighten it up. The ganache and cake part was good.
WONDERFUL!!!!!!
03/14/2008 at 11:24am
User: Melanie from Buffalo, MN User Rating:
I make this recipe into cupcakes and I have requests for the recipe and to make them again every time that I make them. The recipe isn't hard, just time consuming, but after you taste this recipe you will be hooked!!!
Cooking Time
02/03/2008 at 11:09am
User: Toni from Purcellville, VA User Rating:
The recipe is terrific. The cake is moist. However I think there is an error in the baking tome. Calls for approx 15 minutes. I have my cakes in the oven for 35 minutes.
I making it again for the 20th time
01/23/2008 at 05:13pm
User: rochelle from warren, OH User Rating:
I have to make this cake for my sons birthday every year. I also have to make ii for my girlfriends husbands birthday. If I don't they get mad at me. It is a great cake and a good looking cake. If you want to impress your friends make this cake for them. I would suggest it for any one that loves chocolate cake. I dont use nestlies for the ganache I use the good stuff. Scharffen Berger Pure dark chocolate.
best cake ever
01/06/2008 at 05:37pm
User: Anne from Searsport, ME User Rating:
This one is a winner. I used the suggested changes (vegetable oil instead of canola, 3 sticks of butter, longer baking time) and it was perfect. The only thing I wish I'd done differently is to use real vanilla extract instead of the artificial stuff. The buttercream only has 3 ingredients and I could really taste the difference. I am an experienced baker and it wasn't difficult or time-consuming. I really recommend this one if you want to present a cake that says "special occasion". The cake is fudgy, moist, and not overly sweet. The buttercream just melts in your mouth. And the ganache makes the whole thing look so elegant.
Worth the Time
01/01/2008 at 11:05am
User: Ellen from East Meadow, NY User Rating:
I made this cake for New Year's Eve 2008. It took several hours to complete but was worth it! Following advice of others, I used 3 sticks of butter in frosting. Also substituted 1/2 tbsp of o.j. for the vanilla in frosting and half black coffee for milk in cake. Baked in 3 9" by 1 1/2" round pans for 20 - 25 minutes (one pan was ready a few minutes before others, so check carefully).
Yum yum give me some!
11/20/2007 at 03:45pm
User: Sara from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
I made this cake for my sweetheart a few valentine's days ago. Turns out we had a few unexpected guests show up. Everyone was just in love with this cake. It took a lot of work on my part, mostly because I didn't have the right supplies....but I have to say it was the most delicious cake I've ever made to date!
YUM!
11/17/2007 at 09:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This cake is sooo delicious!!! It's nice and fudgy not like regular cake mixes. I definitely recommend this recipe!!
THE BEST
08/10/2007 at 07:40pm
User: Theresa from Charleston, SC User Rating:
This cake is fabulous and hard as heck to make correctly. This is my third attempt and with each I gain some insight. The last time I made it, people were raving that I should make it and sell it!! Keep trying if you have a bad attempt. The cake is delicious beyond words!!
recipe typo
08/10/2007 at 03:41pm
User: shannon from temple, TX User Rating:
This cake is great in theory, but there is a typo in the frosting recipe: it should read 1.5 lbs of butter and 3 lbs (not cups) of powdered sugar. Reducing the butter as other reviewers have suggested will not give you enough to generously fill and frost 3 10 inch layers. The cake is not what I would call a "fudgy" cake. I will sub next time with the chocolate cake recipe from the Hershey's cocoa box.
Delish!
07/24/2007 at 12:38pm
User: Lisa from Palm Coast, FL User Rating:
the cake was extremely moist in this recipe! I would probably freeze the layers for about 30 minutes before icing them, since that helps me keep the crumbs to a minimum! It is a very sweet recipe, and I do believe a MAJOR error is the icing recipe. It says 1 1/2 lbs of butter to 3 cups conf. sugar. I knew that had to be a mistake. I used 3 sticks of butter and that was way too much. I might try next time to use less butter start. I topped it off with some chocolate covered strawberries and it looked beautiful!
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!
07/16/2007 at 12:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This cake is so delicious! It is one of the best cakes I've ever tried to make. It is often a request for birthdays and special occasions.
amazing chocolate cake
07/08/2007 at 11:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
baking(and eating) cakes is what i love to do and this is one of the best cakes i have ever made. i reduced the butter to 3 sticks and used vegetable oil and it was amazing. i will definitely make it again.
Wow!
06/23/2007 at 12:41pm
User: Mary from Lewis Center, OH User Rating:
This is absolutely the best cake ever! I made this to take to a friends house for dinner and everyone LOVED it. They all asked if they could come to my house for dessert everyday. My husband said it's the best cake he's ever eaten - homemade or from a restaurant. It was just perfect, richly flavored but not too heavy. I HIGHLY recommend this cake. One note: I made half the recipe because I only have 2 9-inch pans it turned out great and we had 8 healthy slices.
amazing cake
06/13/2007 at 07:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this cake was amazing. the first time i made it, it took me forever. but it was definately worth the time it took. i made it a second time and it was so much easier and quicker this time. everyone loved it and it is now requested for any family gathering or birthdays. i followed the advice for the frosting, using 1 1/2 cups of butter and it came out perfectly. my new favorite cake!
Easier than you think
06/06/2007 at 01:41am
User: emily from streamwood, IL User Rating:
This recipe was actually pretty quick to whip up, and simple enough to make as a last-minute-you-didn't-know-company-was-coming sort of dessert. I had every ingredient in my house already. The only thing I was short on was semi-sweet chocolate for the ganache, and I actually just subbed in unsweetened chocolate squares, cocoa powder, and butter-flavored shortening until I had the right amount. Then, a little baker's sugar and come extra hot cream on hand corrected the chocolate until it was shiny and perfect. The point is, of course, that this dessert is incredibly fancy looking and decadent, but doesn't require that you take a trip to the store, or spend all night in the kitchen. One thing: my cake took 25 minutes to cook, not 15.
flop
05/30/2007 at 05:09pm
User: Estrella from Far Rockaway, NY User Rating:
I followed the recipe exactly as the directions said. It didn't work at all. It came out way too buttery. Very very soft. It tasted more like very soft butter instead of a vanilla frosting. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Very Moist Cake!
05/28/2007 at 11:54am
User: michele from belgrade, MT User Rating:
I actually only made the cake part and used a marshmellow frosting, but it was one of the most moist and delicious chocolate cake recipes I have ever used...I will definately make it many times in the future!
Pretty Hard
05/26/2007 at 11:52pm
User: Whitney from Nixa, MO User Rating:
This chocolate cake is very hard! I tried it but it turned out really weird. Maybe I didn't do something right but it didn't turn out the way the picture showed!
Beautiful Chocolate Delight
05/26/2007 at 08:09pm
User: Christopher from Spencerport, NY User Rating:
While the buttercream frosting and cake batter could use a little tweaking, I thought this recipe was excellent. I made it for a new years party, and it was easily the most impressive dish there. Wow your friends with this fairly simple, but from scratch recipe.
amazing !!!
05/23/2007 at 02:32am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was probably the best chocolate cake I have ever had. The only problem was that it took six hours to make. But totally worth it : )
Fantastic
04/24/2007 at 10:47pm
User: Connie from Flushing, MI User Rating:
My family found this cake to be fabulous. I used vegetable oil instead of canola (personal preference) but otherwise followed the recipe as is. However, I did bake the three 9 inch cake pans for 25 minutes, rather than 15 minutes. I suppose you could use less butter in the frosting and not sacrifice the flavor, but it is truly amazing just as it is.
Delicious and impressive cake!
04/18/2007 at 03:06pm
User: Diane from Brighton, MA User Rating:
I made this cake last night, and it came out picture perfect! What an impressive dessert! I added some finely grated orange rind to the buttercream frosting, and it was absolutely delicious. The ganache looks lovely, and chilled to a shiny, glossy finish. Top the center of the cake with chocolate shavings for a very professional look. Note: I can't imagine why the recipe says this only serves 6!! The cake is large, high, and rich! You'll get at least 10-12 generous pieces.
Scrumptious!!!
04/05/2007 at 08:41pm
User: Heather from FORT LEAVENWORTH, KS User Rating:
This cake is out of this world! I made it for my husband and we were addicted...ate so much we thought we'd pop. Truly rich and delicious!
Best Ever!!!!!
04/05/2007 at 06:56pm
User: sharon from parma, OH User Rating:
THIS CAKE IS SO WONDERFUL AND LOOKS AND TASTES DIVINE!! WENT FASTER THE SECOND TIME AROUND! I FOUND I ENJOYED IT EVEN MORE SERVED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. I DID AD ONE- EIGHT OUNCE PACK OF CREAM CHEESE TO FROSTING TO CUT THE RICHNESS OF THE BUTTER-WOW!!EXCELLANT!! THANK YOU!!
Best cake ever!!!
03/27/2007 at 11:48am
User: Monica from Waterbury, CT User Rating:
I've made this numerous times and it's always a hit! I've added strawberries to the layers and I also tried it with a layer of jam in between too. It's my favorite cake recipe. You won't be dissappointed!
Just like Moms
03/27/2007 at 10:12am
User: Connie from Owasso, OK User Rating:
The cake was as good if not better then the gourmet bakery in the Bay Area. The frosting although was a bit too buttery for my liking so I would tweek that a bit next time. I could charge a bundle for this cake.
Very nice, Very RICH
03/13/2007 at 02:16am
User: Pamela from Mount Pleasant, SC User Rating:
This cake isn't the easiest to prepare, but it is well worth the effort. The butter cream covered with the rich chocolate ganache made it look like something from a fancy bakery. A sure fire treat for any chocolate lover!
This cake is RIDICULOUS! [-ly good]
03/12/2007 at 07:11pm
User: Carolyn from Harrison, OH User Rating:
I couldn't find 10" pans, so I used 9". I used every bit of both the frosting and the batter. The cake was over 10" tall!!! We made 12 huge portions...and still couldn't finish one slice in one setting. It's perfect for those amazing moments [when you host]...but it did take time. Gotta love a moist cake. Luscious.
Great Cake, great ganache, too much butter in frosting
03/11/2007 at 08:15pm
User: John from Seattle, WA User Rating:
I switched vegetable oil for canola oil like many suggested. The cake and ganache were great. I agree with others that the frosting is too buttery. It just tastes too fatty. I think next time I'll use a bit less butter and a bit more sugar and keep adding sugar until it tastes right.
wonderful
03/02/2007 at 10:33am
User: Laura from Sterling Heights, MI User Rating:
I've made this cake several times... it is wonderful! for an added touch, I have added fresh rasberries to the filling. The cake part is good to use in other recipes also... super moist and tasty!
The Worst
02/18/2007 at 12:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This tasted like the worst cake I had in my life!
Amazing
02/07/2007 at 01:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Absolutely Delicious!
fantastic
01/25/2007 at 09:50am
User: joyce from Indianapolis, IN User Rating:
This cake is not only visibly appealing, but always gets rave reviews....must be all that butter!!!!
Great.... for about 20 people
01/22/2007 at 12:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
As other said, this only serves 6 if this is all they eat. I had 8 people and some had seconds and still 3/4th of the cake was left. I did what others recommended and used half the butter for the frosting and honey for the ganache. I do wish the cake was a little sweeter, but it was still a hit. With all the cooling it did take over 4 hours to make though.
Fantastic Cake
01/18/2007 at 11:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is some of the best chocolate cake I've ever had. It's moist and delicious. I wasn't crazy about the buttercream frosting, but I think I messed it up. The ganache is also delicious.
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST--this was exelant! nice desert!!!... but...
01/08/2007 at 05:06pm
User: Lauren from Lutz, FL User Rating:
This cake is THE most celebrated desert i've made, and iv'e made plenty-no brag-- just fact. if you can see my nickname with this review, it says: "picky" in it... well, i am i confess. Here's a tip that will make your cake better: for the buttercream frosting, be sure to add two LESS sticks of butter that what it calls for. this way, it's creamy and yummy... but not too overpowering or anything. the quality of chocolate used makes a difrence, make sure its NOT hersheys or nestle's, oh, and one last thing... HONEY makes a MUCH BETTER (and healthier) substitue of the corn syrup in the Ganche topping\sause. These tips WILL help. make sure you have plenty of time when trying out this recepie for the first time***.
Chocolate Fudge Cake with Ganache Glaze
12/29/2006 at 11:32am
User: Amanda from Champaign, IL User Rating:
This cake was excellent. I made a few changes by adding melted chocolate to the buttercream and then I dusted raspberries with powdered sugar and put them on top of the cake. My family loved it!
excellent!
12/24/2006 at 09:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this cake to go with the Thanksgiving meal desserts. We had a total of 10 people at the meal and every one of them who tried it agreed that it was amazing. I have always loved baking, but dont usually get much of an opportuinity to do so, so i was excited to see the results of my family and friends when they tried it. I like watching Rachel Ray on T.V., but don't normally find the things she makes so be quite apeeling, but when i made this cake i was very surprised. From now on, i will be making this cake on big occasions all the time. EVERYONE LOVED IT!!!! I dont quite understand what some of the other reviewers are talking about- the chocolate ganache covered the whole cake and looked fabulous, and yes, the buttercream did taste a bit buttery IF YOU ONLY ATE THAT PART OF IT. The whole point of the cake is for it to taste chocolaty with a bit of a twist, so if you taste them both AT HTE SAME TIME they level each other out and make the cake taste amazing. The one and only thing i was not IN LOVE with about this cake, was hte time it took to make, but it was deffinitely worth it.
Best Chocolate Cake Around
12/07/2006 at 09:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This cake was amazing! I made it for a Thanksgiving desert and it was a smash hit. The cake was moist, the buttercream was perfect, and the ganache was out of this world.
Decadant Dessert
11/21/2006 at 04:44pm
User: Gail from Macon, GA User Rating:
Excellent and easy to prepare. Very impressive.
Lots of work, minimal taste
11/19/2006 at 07:35pm
User: MADELEINE from Skokie, IL User Rating:
This took a ton of time to make. The cake was so tall that it did not fit in any of the cake dishes I have, which made it extremely difficult to transport. The frosting was a little too buttery for me (and I LOVE butter). I also think it could use some peppermint.
Got rave reviews
11/14/2006 at 01:15pm
User: Tim from Hixson, TN User Rating:
I made this a week ago because my wife was in the mood for chocolate cake. It made such a big cake (four 8-inch layers, since I don't have 10-inch pans) that after a couple of days I took the remaining 3/4 of it to my office where it was quickly devoured. I got numerous compliments on both the taste & appearance, and had more than one person tell me it was the best homemade cake they'd ever eaten. My only variation from the recipe (besides the pan size) was the use of margarine & shortening for the filling instead of real butter.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
10/28/2006 at 09:31am
User: S from Pittsburgh, PA User Rating:
This cake was really good, but not as good as I was expecting it to be. Also, I was just like to say that this serves way more than six.
Fabulous
10/16/2006 at 06:06pm
User: Brier from Blaine, MN User Rating:
This cake is well worth the time it takes to make. Watch out, it is a very large and rich cake, invite plenty of people over to help you finish it!
superb
09/11/2006 at 09:16pm
User: Daniel from El Dorado Hills, CA User Rating:
Hands down the best cake I ever had. It took a lot of work preparing everything that was needed the first time I made it, but it was well worth it. Everything went a lot smoother the second time through. This is a recipe that everyone should have at the front of their desert recipe slot.
Easy and Delicious
09/04/2006 at 03:58pm
User: Louanne from Lexington, IL User Rating:
I made this cake for my mother's birthday. I found it to be very easy to make and definitely worth it. Just follow the instructions in the recipe. The cake is very dense and chocolatey. The frosting is light and the only change to the recipe that I made is using 3 sticks of butter instead of the amount called for in the recipe. The ganache is the perfect touch for finishing the cake. Overall, it was perfect for this occasion, but easy enough that I would make it again for a weekend treat.
Excellent cake!
08/27/2006 at 11:23am
User: Gael from Hartland, WI User Rating:
I wasn't sure if I could get out from the bowls and mixers before this was finished...but it was worth it. I used vegetable oil instead of canola (don't like the flavor), and I used just l lb of butter rather than l l/2. Made it for my son's 31st birthday and the crowd went wild!
Delicious cake... definitely harder than "medium" to make
08/16/2006 at 09:49pm
User: Dawn from Mount Laurel, NJ User Rating:
The cake is delicious... 6 sticks of butter and all. Prep time is much longer than 45. Allow a few hours if you attempt to battle this cake recipe (including refrigeration and waiting periods).
Chocolate Fudge Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting and Chocolate Ganache Glaze
07/16/2006 at 10:45pm
User: Steve from Springfield, IL User Rating:
This was a very good recipe that I'd make for several different occasions. Two people told me that the ganache was too much, but if you're a chocoholic like I am, you'll absolutely love it.
Chocolatey!!!!
07/02/2006 at 10:05am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Takes a lot of time but is well worth it. The ganache makes a lot of difference. The buttercream frosting is sweet but in a good way and definitely cut the butter in half. We also listened to other reviewers and we used baking bittersweet chocolate and cream instead of cocoa powder. Cooking time should be 25-30 min instead of 15 min. Make sure to bake it when you have a lot of people over.
WOW!
06/22/2006 at 03:19pm
User: TAMMY from Acworth, GA User Rating:
This was by far the best cake I ever made. I did read the reviews and use vegetable oil instead of canola and cut the butter in half. I also accidentally (oh darn!) used Hershey's special dark powder instead of regular cocoa powder. I think that took care of the "chocolatey" issues some people had. It was PERFECTLY chocolatey and not overly sweet. Now everyone wants me to make this cake whenever they can convince me to do it.
A Chocolate Lovers Dream
06/17/2006 at 08:14pm
User: DIANNE from st petersburg, FL User Rating:
This cake is not only delicious but also beautiful to serve. I am still getting requests to make it again. Thanks,
Excellent for fancy-type get-togethers!
05/27/2006 at 03:29pm
User: Shannon from Rochester, NY User Rating:
This cake got rave reviews from my friends... we decided to make it for our Easter dessert. Aside from being very rich, it was excellent... you expect the richness, so it really wasn't a problem! Highly recommended!
great
05/20/2006 at 01:55pm
User: Samantha from Cathedral City, CA User Rating:
It taste like an oreo cookie It so good and pretty easy.
BEST CAKE EVER
05/19/2006 at 08:00pm
User: Mitzi from Ridgeland, SC User Rating:
I have made this cake for several birthdays and special celebrations. It is the best cake I have ever tasted!!!
Amazing
04/29/2006 at 07:54am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was the most amazing chocolate cake I have ever tasted. My whole family loved it too! It tasted great immediately after baking and also the next day. Very rich but not overpowering. Since I like a lot of frosting to be able to work with, I made one serving plus another half which was plenty. One thing, the ganache recipe makes a lot and if you pour it too quickly over the cake it may disrupt the frosting. Maybe only make half the ganache recipie but don't leave it out!
Absolutely amazing
04/10/2006 at 05:24pm
User: Kathleen from hoboken, NJ User Rating:
By far the best cake i've ever had, and my family agreed! Just be careful of your serving size - it was so delish we kept eating and eating, but we all ended up with awful stomach aches!!
Delicious!
03/19/2006 at 11:32am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My whole family LOVED this cake! They couldn't stop raving about it. However, when I make it again, I will add more powdered sugar to the frosting so it isn't quite so buttery.
The Cake you dream about
03/13/2006 at 03:27pm
User: Chris from Rockvale, TN User Rating:
Best cake i ever had
Ganache Earns All The Stars!
02/13/2006 at 06:27pm
User: HEATHER from murrieta, CA User Rating:
The cake looked beautiful, but...the ganache didn't cover the entire cake (maybe double it?) and the cake itself really was just average although you should note the clever method with the cocoa powder and hot water and adapt it to another recipe. The buttercream (as mentioned by many)is way off in proportions. It tasted like a thick layer of butter had been spread between the ganache and the cake...not "good eats." Oh, sorry, that's Alton's show.=) The ganache was lovely - shiney, smooth, and chocolatey - and would be great for other things...I really felt a little upset to have wasted the time and money making this recipe.
Wow!
02/03/2006 at 11:51am
User: Shelly from Enterprise, AL User Rating:
This is by far the very best cake I have ever had in my life. It was a bit time-consuming to prepare, but totally worth it. It is extremely rich, so a tiny bit is plenty. This is what I'll be having for my birhday from now on!!
My Mother's Favorite
01/26/2006 at 07:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I'm already getting requests to make this cake again for birthday's and parties. Only issue is the cakes took 50 minutes to cook at 350 instead of 15 minutes.
okay cake
12/11/2005 at 01:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I only made the cake. I wasn't that fond of it, but my mother said it was great. It reminded her of scratch cakes my grandmother used to bake.
JUST LIKE HEAVEN
12/04/2005 at 09:20am
User: angela from MASSAPEQUA, NY User Rating:
This cake was so delicious!!! Yes, it was a little time consuming but well worth it. The perfect amount of chocolate for me. I could have eaten the whole thing with a good movie and a 1/2 gallon of milk.
Prep Time?
12/03/2005 at 03:44pm
User: Susan from Bakersfield, CA User Rating:
This recipe is okay, but as other reviewers have noted, it doesn't have a great chocolate fudge flavor. Also, I noted that the baking time is listed as 15 minutes. I think that needs to be adjusted. It leaves me wondering if the recipe itself had some typos. Worth checking.
Jennifer, Washington, DC
11/13/2005 at 03:59pm
User: Jen from Washington, DC User Rating:
The cake came out wonderfully. However, it took me 4 hours to make it, but well worth it.
I feel like a real chef now!
11/05/2005 at 03:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was a little iffy about this recipe because the last chocolate cake I tried make was horrible! This cake, however, was easy to make and ended up looking beautiful! My husband couldn't believe I actually made it. Oh, and the taste... absolutely DELICIOUS! So rich and full of chocolaty flavor!
Fantabulous Fudge
09/03/2005 at 01:47pm
User: Sara from Overland Park, KS User Rating:
I am an aspiring pastry chef--and I love this recipe! I did make a few modifications to the buttercream (less butter), but it continues to be a huge hit wherever I take it. I also added a raspberry sauce, and it cuts some of the chocolate for those without an addiction. Easy recipe to follow and use, but do prepare to spend a while creating this mouth-watering treat.
first time baker, heart attack killer, but so good!!!!!
08/27/2005 at 09:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i don't bake but when given a challenge i decided to take it. i found this recipe and thought i would try it. although it looks complicated it was farely easy and a great way to learn how to bake. i loved making it and definately intend on making it in the near future being as it turned out great. thanks for the great recipe, an all time fav. for chocolate lovers. very rich and full of flavour. hmm hmm although not something one would want to eat on a regular basis considering that it could cause a heart attack. lol thanks again erin.
Great Cake!
08/01/2005 at 09:43am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The cake took around 40 minutes to bake but was amazing. i followed the suggestion of using only 1.5 cups of butter for the buttercream and that was enough. Everyong loved the cake and we even have orders in for more of this cakes!
Delicious and Easy
07/31/2005 at 11:19am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
As suggested in the other reviews I only used half of the butter asked for in the recipe (and a little less vanilla). Also I only made two layers and then the proportions of icing to cake came out perfectly. It was extremely easy to make and the directions are overall very thorough and easy to follow. Even though it is time consuming, it is definately well worth it. Oh, another thing it most certainly feeds way more than six people. Everybody loved it and was fighting over the leftovers later that night.
fundge cake
07/24/2005 at 11:15am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this lokss really good and loks like it tastes really rich
A cake for all occasions
07/18/2005 at 01:45am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This cake was fairly easy to make and also very versatile. It could be made for everything from a potluck to a fancy birthday party. I might suggest less ganache since it seemed to overshadow the excellent buttervream frosting though.
Best cake I've ever had
06/14/2005 at 05:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was delicious!! I agree with the over comments regarding cutting the butter by half. Wonderful results.
can't get it
06/09/2005 at 10:46pm
User: tina from Jonesboro, AR User Rating:
I wanted to try to make it but no instructions are there to tell how to make it.
I love this recipe
06/01/2005 at 09:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great mother's day recipe. My mom absolutely loved it and my whole family enjoyed it.
Absolutely Fabulous
05/14/2005 at 10:32pm
User: Dave from Doylestown, PA User Rating:
Amazingly decadent... I don't know what more to say. This is perhaps the most amazingly rich chocolate cake that I have ever made. I'm not sure who could eat 1/6 of this cake in one serving. Neither my wife nor I could! I do agree that the recipe does require some modification (as mentioned by some of the other reviewers). Cut the butter in half for the frosting. Make sure to use unsalted sweet butter. Instead of using water and cocoa powder for the cake - use bittersweet chocolate melted in a double-boiler, a little cream, and some double-rich cocoa powder. If the result is too thick, then add some heavy cream or whipped cream (hey, I just had it handy). The result was an absolutely amazing cake.
Best chocolate cake ever
05/03/2005 at 07:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the most delicious cake I have ever baked.....NOt difficult either...
Best Chocolate Cake EVER!
04/13/2005 at 12:33pm
User: Evelyn from Houston, TX User Rating:
I had been looking for a fudge cake recipe for ever and finally found this one.It's moist, rich and yes, very chocolatey. My whole family loves this cake that they ask me to make it for birthdays and occasions.And that's that most of my family hates chocolate cake! I use veggie oil instead of canola and sometimes I omit the buttercream frosting and just use ganache for an all chocolate cake. Chocolate lovers beware!
Wow
04/12/2005 at 01:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
its soo good, i tryed it and it taste good, u should make it urself
Fabulous Cake!
04/08/2005 at 10:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I loved the cake and wowed my family so much that I am making it again for an event tomorrow. I worried about if I would have enough since the recipe says six servings. We ate the cake for several days afterwards! Be prepared to use every bowl and pan in your kitchen though!
Birthday success!!
02/12/2005 at 05:56pm
User: LOU from Wilson, NY User Rating:
I made the recipe for my wife's birthday and it turned out great. The other reviews helped. I used veg. oil for the cake and 3 sticks of butter for the frosting. I melted the chocolate(for the ganache) in the microwave. I put it in the fridge to set up and maybe served it a little too cold. The flavor was much better even the next day at room temperature.
looks delicious
02/09/2005 at 11:14pm
User: SHAWNA from lakewood, WA User Rating:
printed it out and making it this weekend but iam sure it will be fabulious
rich
02/04/2005 at 05:11pm
User: ROCHELLE from warren, OH User Rating:
I made this cake for a friends birthday and since then I have made this cake for every ones birthday. It is very rich but if your going to eat chocolate cake I want it to taste like chocolate cake and this one does. And if you want to impress your friends this cake will do that. I love this cake and can't waite to make it again.
great frosting
02/02/2005 at 03:25pm
User: TAZIN from baltimore, MD User Rating:
i loved how the frosting turned out
excellent birthday treat
01/09/2005 at 12:03am
User: TAMARA from stockton, CA User Rating:
was an easy to follow recipe, chocolate ganache glaze and fudge cake was a wonderful party in my mouth, with the buttercream frosting as the kicker to the evening
Good Foundation needs modification
12/04/2004 at 10:08am
User: ERICA from Cambridge, MA User Rating:
This recipe is one I've done over and over again. I love it and I love the way it looks when done. However, I don't think the recipe as is produces the best results. First, I hate the flavor of conola oil in any baked goods. After the first time (disaster) I'm using veggie oil and getting better results. Also, the cake was not chocolaty enough for me so I am exploring options other than cocoa powder. A mix of semi and bitter sweet worked to suppliment the powder. Finally, the frosting was, as one reviewer pointed out, way too buttery. I would cut the butter in half or double the powdered sugar (but there was A LOT of frosting.) Also, a bit of licquor or almond or orange would help spice up the flavor. The ganache was amazing. This is a great recipe. It needs some patience and modification. But, if you are wiling to do it, it will yield great results. Serves far far more than six.
Dry...
12/03/2004 at 06:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I only made the cake part of this recipe which may have had something to do with it, but it was quite dry and the taste wasn't all that wonderful either. I don't think I'd go to the trouble to make the whole thing.
Grand cake!
11/21/2004 at 02:32pm
User: PENNY from Keller, TX User Rating:
I have made this cake several times and each time it comes out spectacular! I am always being asked to make it for some event or another. Preparation is a little time consuming, however, I have learned that in most good gourmet recipes, the preparation is time consuming, but the end result is worth it!
Absolutely Gorgeous and Delicious
11/19/2004 at 11:29am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have to say, this is the best cake I've made so far. It wasn't hard at all. I only used three sticks of butter for the frosting and it turned out fine. I ended up making two two layer cakes instead. I just increased the ganache and frosting recipe a little.
Hard but yummy
11/15/2004 at 08:14pm
User: PAMELA from Milwaukie, OR User Rating:
Well worth the effort to make this wonderful dessert.
best cake ever!
11/08/2004 at 06:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My entire family loved this cake. I have only made it twice because its so time consuming, but it is so good!
awesome
11/03/2004 at 04:07pm
User: VICTORIA from norwalk, OH User Rating:
the entire thing turned out great. the only problem that i have with it is that it took me 4 hours to complete, but it was worth it
very tasty
10/16/2004 at 04:03am
User: LAUREN from Chatsworth, CA User Rating:
this was so much easier than i thought and everyone loved it. it is very light and fluffy much to my surprise. this cake is excellent
Wonderful Wow'em Cake
10/12/2004 at 07:26pm
User: STEPHANIE from Winona, MN User Rating:
Chocolate cake is moist with a not-to-rich falvor - Everyone in my family loved it! My DH who usually hates chocolate cakes thought it was wonderful. The only thing I changed was the amount of butter called for in the buttercream frosting recipe. As a cake decorator, I couldn't see how it could call for 1 1/2 pds of butter with only 3 cups pwd sugar. I use 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter instead - tastes wonderful! Enjoy this cake with everyone - you WILL be asked to make it again:)
An Absolutely Sinful Cake
09/24/2004 at 04:38pm
User: JENNIFER from Pataskala, OH User Rating:
The preperation for this cake is a little time consuming, but definately worth every last blood, sweat, and tear. I have made this cake several times, and knock everyone out with the results!
perfect birthday cake
09/03/2004 at 06:45pm
User: AMI from Sunnyside, NY User Rating:
I've used this for multiple birthday dinners and it's always popular (though I do not use their frosting; it was unmanageable and a bit unattractive). It makes for a sweet, not too fudge-y, airy cake. Be warned, though, the number of servings is understated; it could easily feed 10 people.
AWESOME!!!
08/14/2004 at 12:15am
User: HOLLEY from North POle, AK User Rating:
This cake is relatively easy to make and always gets rave reviews!!!!
Fudgy!
06/14/2004 at 07:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This cake is dense but not too rich. From the ingredients, it would seem like you would only be able to eat a bite or two, but every time I make it, it is gone in a matter of minutes and everyone loves it and requests it at every family gathering now.