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  • @velocitygirl8551
    @velocitygirl8551 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1906

    I made this today... ohhhh my it's the most beautiful chocolate cake i've ever made and i've made tons of cakes!! I truly didn't think it would come out ... in tact because it's just sooo liquid-y lol!! And i almost made my own frosting because that was just sooo much cornstarch lol. I'm so glad I listened! I will pre-order your book for this lol ... i'm a baker and i've never had a baking experience quite as rewarding as this! Chef's kiss!

    • @nikkalcaraz
      @nikkalcaraz  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +172

      Incredible! I am glad the risk was worth the reward. It’s kinda like magic the way it goes from liquid to a beautiful cake. Thanks for trying it and for your support. 🖤

    • @thaistabem
      @thaistabem 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      @velocitygirl8551 I am so curious to know how the frosting taste and feels in the mouth! I got a bit scared about the cornstarch quantity as well! How it tasted?

    • @nikkalcaraz
      @nikkalcaraz  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

      @@thaistabem it’s like canned frosting but with great flavor and not as sweet. A bit pudding like too. The cornstarch doesn’t affect taste or texture. It looks like a lot of cornstarch, but it’s only because it makes a lot of frosting. It’s a huge cake and it needs enough frosting to go between 4 layers and cover the surrounding. My advice is to trust the process. You won’t be disappointed. Think of it as a recipe that has been scaled up.

    • @thaistabem
      @thaistabem 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      @@nikkalcaraz definitely will try! Specially because the frost recipe doesn’t require fresh cream milk, which is rare where I live!

    • @nikkalcaraz
      @nikkalcaraz  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

      @@thaistabem exactly! I wanted one that would be safe to leave out on the counter for a few days. This one is able to do just that.

  • @thaistabem
    @thaistabem 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1371

    FINALLY a REPLICA of that iconic CHOCOLATE CAKE.

    • @JonTheJotter
      @JonTheJotter 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      Yes THE CHOCOLATE CAKE. when I think of chocolate cake this scene always pops up in my mind.

    • @xoangelicaf0523
      @xoangelicaf0523 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      I don’t even like chocolate but would eat it with ice cream

    • @witchbtch8155
      @witchbtch8155 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      "Finally". There have been replicas of this cake for years lol you just haven't looked apparently. I just made a replica of this cake 2 months ago before this guy's video even came out.

    • @aunika6169
      @aunika6169 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There’s a lady that recreated it amazingly, 4 years ago

    • @newbeginnings5610
      @newbeginnings5610 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@aunika6169Whereee

  • @raine0000
    @raine0000 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1839

    One of the coolest things about the internet is the free distribution of elite recipes such as this

    • @friklefrunk743
      @friklefrunk743 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      real

    • @mariagorettij2308
      @mariagorettij2308 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Praise God 🙌

    • @uswajaved7233
      @uswajaved7233 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      fr

    • @aielianna
      @aielianna 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      so grateful 🙏🏾

    • @SetoKaiba342
      @SetoKaiba342 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My internet ain’t free!

  • @kittiemarie1235
    @kittiemarie1235 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3945

    Literally crying over this: I am pregnant and this is the cake I have been having dreams about I cannot wait to try this! You have made my day!

    • @shadysaar
      @shadysaar 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +193

      Ooo how sweet. Congratulations to ur new child. I wish i could bake this cake for u ❤😊

    • @sadepennbrook
      @sadepennbrook 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +120

      I’m crying because I’m lactose and gluten intolerant.

    • @kittiemarie1235
      @kittiemarie1235 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

      @@sadepennbrook nooooo! Oh I am so sorry!

    • @deanawells4395
      @deanawells4395 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

      Eat cake please….the baby will love it and no calories go to your hips only to the baby when pregnant 😂…❤ Congratulations

    • @jdos5643
      @jdos5643 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      I love chocolate when it has that thick rich consistency nice and moisture. The Matilda cake why can’t stores just have it everywhere? 😫

  • @she_who_shall_not_be_named
    @she_who_shall_not_be_named 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    Tried it tonight. My dad-in-law devoured half the cake in less than 10 minutes. Super rich and decadent. My husband loved it too.

  • @Ith.977
    @Ith.977 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    Just made this. It’s the best recipe ever. I added a little less sugar to everything thinking “American recipes are always obnoxiously sweet” but I can guarantee you that this recipe is not. It’s rich and decadent in the best way. I even used pretty cheap cocoa powder and still tastes amazing

  • @Seylom3des32
    @Seylom3des32 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +931

    Dude, I love how unique these cooking videos feel. Like, the vibes are unmatched.

    • @nikkalcaraz
      @nikkalcaraz  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

      I appreciate that! Glad you like them.

    • @soulfragrance
      @soulfragrance 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      My feeling exactly, it's just magical.

    • @pearllee08
      @pearllee08 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@nikkalcaraz you said bake 70-75 min but what temp?

    • @nikkalcaraz
      @nikkalcaraz  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@pearllee08 it says on the screen in the beginning of the video. 315•F.

    • @pearllee08
      @pearllee08 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@nikkalcaraz must have missed it. Thank you!! The cake looks divine.

  • @barbaratimmermans5484
    @barbaratimmermans5484 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +673

    I made this today for my husband, and thought I’ll just have a tiny piece. OMG 😧 My diet went out the window 😢 we both ate the whole cake 🤨 you cannot stop at one tiny slice, don’t kid yourself 🤦‍♀️ I’m lying on my back like a dog waiting for a tummy rub 😂 It’s soooooooo gooooooood 😋😋😋😋😋

    • @bgjeast
      @bgjeast 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

      Beautifully explained ❤❤

    • @emaan.malik786
      @emaan.malik786 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Did you use metric or cup measurements? The metric measurements seem to be off. For example 1 cup + 2tbsp cocoa powder is 115 grams not 83 grams. Really wanna try this cake out but I’m confused by the incorrect conversion now 😟

    • @barbaratimmermans5484
      @barbaratimmermans5484 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@emaan.malik786 I used cups and followed his exact spoon measurements. That worked perfectly for me

    • @tigergreg8
      @tigergreg8 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      Your comment made me literally LOL. I'm going to make this cake in the winter, when it's cold, and the snow is flying. That just seems like the best time to cook or bake.

    • @tammyjones2129
      @tammyjones2129 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @delirious8819
    @delirious8819 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +466

    ngl the fact that you were nice enough to share such a good recipe is enough to have me wanting to order your book. i gotta check that out

  • @ami4446
    @ami4446 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +164

    It's interesting how this movie had such an impact on many of our childhoods in the way we view chocolate cake now

  • @lyndorahaynes8065
    @lyndorahaynes8065 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    I HAD A GO TO CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE SIMILAR TO THIS ONE THAT I THOUGHT WAS THE BOMB UNTIL I TRIED THIS ONE. I BAKED THIS CAKE FOR MY DAUGHTERS 46TH BIRTHDAY AND OHHHH MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS!!! IF YOU FOLLOW THIS RECIPE ACCORDING TO HIS INSTUCTIONS, THIS WILL BE THE MOST DECADENT, MOIST AND DELICIOUS CAKE YOU WILL EVER MAKE. ALSO, IVE NEVER PREPARED ARE TASTED A CHOCOLATE FROSTING BETTER THAN THIS ONE. ITS FUDGY CONSISTENCY COMPLEMENTS THIS CAKE PERFECTLY. IF YOU ARE A CHOCOLATE CAKE LOVER, PLEASE TRY THIS RECIPE, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.

  • @johnysharki5694
    @johnysharki5694 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +709

    This looks like that one cake you make for your family and they lose their marbles over it and then they go on to beg you to make it for them for the next few years but you keep saying no because you secretly forgot how to make it but also can't be bothered to try to remember how

    • @johnysharki5694
      @johnysharki5694 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

      Also I just noticed you're that one creepy fella I've been following on Instagram for the past few years

    • @aseelbakheet5556
      @aseelbakheet5556 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Lol lots of cakes been lost this way

    • @aseelbakheet5556
      @aseelbakheet5556 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lol lots of cakes been lost this way

    • @ZebraLuv
      @ZebraLuv 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Usually it's because nothing was measured, ingredients were substituted and it was totally last minute.

    • @dirty3dragonz
      @dirty3dragonz 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Lol why is this so true😂

  • @blisfulblair
    @blisfulblair 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1087

    “3 unborn chickens” I GIGGLED

    • @sivabalankaniapan8786
      @sivabalankaniapan8786 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      me too

    • @weekdaycycling
      @weekdaycycling 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Animal cruelty!

    • @kayliving61
      @kayliving61 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Literally 😂

    • @theowhite
      @theowhite 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Replace with flaxseed eggs or 'egg replacer' product, use plant based milk and you can make this without harming animals

    • @rafaelsanchez580
      @rafaelsanchez580 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      It's even better when you consider that we do not consume fertilized eggs, so it should not be "3 unborn chickens" but "3 chicken ovum".

  • @FreyaTheNorse
    @FreyaTheNorse หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Just a helpful tip for the buttermilk, use room temp milk. Cold milk doesnt always work, also if you have no vinegar a teaspoon of lemon juice works just as well. I use it to make Irish Bread regularly.
    Also i absolutely love watching your creations ❤

  • @scriptrixdeo
    @scriptrixdeo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +148

    Dude. DUDE. That frosting tastes like freakin hot fudge. The cake is INCREDIBLY MOIST. It’s so good!!! This is the only cake I’m making from now on, because it’s the only one worth making! Thank you!

  • @rayofmoonlight2
    @rayofmoonlight2 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +396

    Roald Dahl would be proud of this cake!

    • @KenMasters.
      @KenMasters. 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Even coming from a famous author who hates most of his own live-action films.

    • @SnagglePussDaCat
      @SnagglePussDaCat 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      so wouldn't the Hershey Chocolate Company, it's their recipe... exact recipe on the box for over 100 years.

  • @desk2307
    @desk2307 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +151

    I saw Matilda when I was a little kid, the thumbnail hit me right in the brain like a time-traveling bullet

    • @Azukyfz
      @Azukyfz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Same

    • @Jinjihoja
      @Jinjihoja หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      SO same..

  • @Oni591
    @Oni591 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    My wife made this for me and followed your instructions to a T. Absolutely the best chocolate cake I’ve ever had. I also decided, this is the only method to eat this cake. 8:09

  • @animeaddict13
    @animeaddict13 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I made this cake for my grandpa’s 90th birthday and he loved it! Said it was the best chocolate cake he ever had 😊

  • @TelhouseASMR
    @TelhouseASMR 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +131

    I actually made this today as I have been looking for a good “Matilda cake” recipe. Let me just say it came out super moist and was very delicious!! The fudge frosting was not too sweet or thick, it was just perfect. My cakes cooked for about 50ish minutes at temp 315°F. The family really loved it and so did I 😊 Will continue to use this recipe !!

    • @emaan.malik786
      @emaan.malik786 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Did you use metric or cup measurements? The metric measurements seem to be off. For example 1 cup + 2tbsp cocoa powder is 115 grams not 83 grams. Really wanna try this cake out but I’m confused by the incorrect conversion now 😟

    • @TelhouseASMR
      @TelhouseASMR 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@emaan.malik786 I used the metric measurements and everything came out great

    • @emaan.malik786
      @emaan.malik786 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TelhouseASMR Okay thanks ☺️

    • @its_fhayfhay
      @its_fhayfhay 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@emaan.malik786 was also so confused with the conversions, glad you asked... Now I'm confident to give it a try

    • @firstlast-sq2gc
      @firstlast-sq2gc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@emaan.malik786 the only problem is with the cocoa powder, and it doesn't make too much of a difference

  • @Cornflakes234
    @Cornflakes234 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +104

    How do you not have 12M subscribers yet? this channel is gold!

    • @nikkalcaraz
      @nikkalcaraz  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Thank you!

    • @Cozy_Yeeper
      @Cozy_Yeeper 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@nikkalcarazI want this cake so bad 😭😭🙏🙏

    • @jaimealexander2505
      @jaimealexander2505 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I know someone already commented this… add 3 unborn chickens haha

    • @hayatfatima9140
      @hayatfatima9140 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@nikkalcaraz i just want to knw that is this frosting work in hot weather as m living with 42 to 47 degree at my area but i want to try this plz reply me is this frosting would work for me?? I want to make it for my mom's brthday

    • @nikkalcaraz
      @nikkalcaraz  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@hayatfatima9140 you should keep this frosting in a cool area and not directly in the sun. It does not have to be refrigerated for up to four days.

  • @evamavila7093
    @evamavila7093 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +320

    Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe. My husband loves chocolate cake, so I will be making him this cake for his birthday in October. P.S I can’t wait to receive your cooking book!!!

    • @nikkalcaraz
      @nikkalcaraz  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      Incredible! Also, thanks for supporting the cookbook. You’re gonna love it!

    • @gapeach14
      @gapeach14 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Why did I start laughing when he said add three unborn chickens lol

    • @OoooshetriesSs
      @OoooshetriesSs 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      October?!
      He’s either a Libra or a Scorpio… both equally awesome! Lol

    • @evamavila7093
      @evamavila7093 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@OoooshetriesSshe’s a Libra

    • @NoodlesAnyone
      @NoodlesAnyone 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please share his reaction❤️

  • @mallyndab
    @mallyndab 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I made this while watching Matilda. Super Cute. I made it for my cousin's 21st birthday party. I didn't get to taste it! But EVERYONE told me they really really liked it. They kept saying, "That cake was GOOD!" and my cousin said it was the "perfect chocolate cake." My sister said it was a "clean" taste. She said it was the perfect sweetness, so you can eat a lot and not get tired of it.

  • @andreaavalos7047
    @andreaavalos7047 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I made this cake last week and OMG it was the best cake ever, my brothers literally tore this up. They ate it all in about 2 days. I will 100% be making this again.

  • @catholicfaithofmine2664
    @catholicfaithofmine2664 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +117

    While it's too hot to turn on my oven right now this cake will grace my table at Halloween. Chocolate moist and delicioso.
    Perfect Halloween cake!!!!!

  • @TheCalebthompson633
    @TheCalebthompson633 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Holy moly man. You need to upload on here more. This is incredible. The food. The editing. The peculiarities

  • @got2bjosh
    @got2bjosh 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +158

    It's the camp factor, for me, which is sorely lacking from most cooking & baking channels. They all make the same algae driven stuff, so why not be a little extra.

    • @MrShazaamable
      @MrShazaamable 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Algae driven?

    • @thisweirdguy1413
      @thisweirdguy1413 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@MrShazaamablealgorithm I’d assume

    • @got2bjosh
      @got2bjosh 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@thisweirdguy1413 Correct!

    • @evyedelman4297
      @evyedelman4297 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I like Algae Driven...it's like the masses are mindless Algae just following the algorhithms

    • @Genese12
      @Genese12 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yay Mariah fan here too

  • @vicb5098
    @vicb5098 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    OK, votes are in and the judges say 5 stars out of 5! Actually most comments were Holy Fck!!
    I’ve been baking cakes about 50 to 60 years and this makes my top five best list. So delicious it makes my pants fall down. Cake and frosting are moist, even after in frig over night. Although fudgy, the cake is tender, and I found it neither unctuous nor cloying.
    The only changes I made to the recipe are:
    Three 9 inch x 2 inch pans, plus 6 standard cupcakes, baked for 30 minutes
    I used the reverse creaming method for batter
    ½ cup oil plus ½ cup melted butter instead of 1 cup oil
    1 cup of rum, plus 2 cups water in frosting, instead of 3 cups water

  • @elizabethlynch6544
    @elizabethlynch6544 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +85

    The frosting part was mesmerizing to me.

  • @DaniMacYo
    @DaniMacYo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +88

    This is the best Matilda Chocolate cake I’ve ever seen. Brucie would smash this one down I’m sure. 😅

  • @SixGrainsOfGravel
    @SixGrainsOfGravel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +102

    I can’t really tell what kind of theme this channel has (maybe creepy/horror) but I absolutely love it

    • @nikkalcaraz
      @nikkalcaraz  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +71

      Peculiar* and thank you.

    • @MonoDree
      @MonoDree 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      @@nikkalcaraz whimsical

    • @Cyber-Rain
      @Cyber-Rain 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Dark academia room theme.

  • @alexiamerimba8469
    @alexiamerimba8469 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    OMG!! I baked this for my housemate 36th birthday few days ago. It is divine!!! He invited his friends over and shared some with them, then took it to his work and then invited his family over to have some. I'm speechless how this scrumptious cake could bring so many people together. I got compliments after compliments for how good it is. Thank you.🙏🏽🫶🏽 can't wait to bake another one.❤

  • @Catherine-qs2pe
    @Catherine-qs2pe 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I am so happy to finally find a frosting recipe that doesn't involve a ton of butter or oil and no cream cheese lol😁🤤🥰

    • @SnagglePussDaCat
      @SnagglePussDaCat 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      well... that's because it's not a buttercream frosting. If you don't make a buttercream frosting, you won't need the butter (or cream cheese... which is kind of an emulsification copout trick anyway, plus the cake has to then be refrigerated or the cream cheese sours at room temperature and the buttercream clumps and tastes rancid).

  • @nadyagloria2828
    @nadyagloria2828 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Yum!!!! I made it over the weekend , followed the recipe to a T and turned out almost perfect…
    I left the “icing” on the stove for too long and was a lot thicker than the video but still tasted delish. My tip, if it starts forming into a ball on the stove watch it even closer because in seconds it can be overdone.
    Thanks for the recipe!

    • @doeeyes2
      @doeeyes2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am completely new to baking. If i wanted to make a cake half the size can i just half the ingredients or no?

    • @anindyazellarosalya7089
      @anindyazellarosalya7089 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@doeeyes2yes you can

  • @finpin2622
    @finpin2622 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    This video is so well filmed that I almost feel full just watching it, like, I feel like I’m eating with my eyes rn.

  • @Maaaaarrrrrsssss
    @Maaaaarrrrrsssss 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    omg that "pudding" style frosting is GENIUS!! You're truly an artist - thank you for sharing, I look forward to trying this recipe!! 💕

  • @yolyd
    @yolyd 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    There's a similar scene where a character gets hypnotized by chocolate in the movie Chocolat . The Comte gives into temptation and eats all the chocolates on a display.

  • @sandramonroe2748
    @sandramonroe2748 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Your cake looked amazing. The milk method is how I would eat it. I'm almost 60 years old and get strange looks when I eat chocolate cake this way, but I actually got this method from my grandpa. So to see that it is thing was a little surprising to me.

  • @333donutboy
    @333donutboy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I made this and it is now my "go to" chocolate cake recipe. I took some to work and they all loved it. This is the most moist and chocolatey cake I've ever had. I normally don't like chocolate cake as it is usually dry, crumbly, and bland. I wished you posted more of these types of videos on TH-cam. I had no trouble making this cake because of how well you narrated this video. Now if you would make a video with a vanilla flavored cake that was just as good.... Thanks!

  • @honeylove3256
    @honeylove3256 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    It's been 28 year's, and FINALLY!!! The moment we've all been waiting for 🎉😊🎉. NEW SUBSCRIBER

  • @dearNAiMA
    @dearNAiMA 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    My childhood is thanking you right now. 😍

  • @lulumoon6942
    @lulumoon6942 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +137

    I could not be left alone with this cake, would end up in the ER, with no regrets. 😮

  • @joellemeyer8968
    @joellemeyer8968 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I baked this cake today and I am SO happy I did. This cake is decadent, moist, and the frosting was such a surprise since I've only ever made buttercream icing. Chocolate cake is always hit or miss for me, because it can go wrong in so many different ways like dryness, lack of chocolate flavour, crumbly texture etc., but this cake is definitely a hit! 🤩
    My brother said he'd have to ration his portions because of how rich this cake is. I tried eating mine with the milk moat (as you suggested) and it definitely cut into the richness and added an extra layer to the experience. Thank you so much for this recipe and I can't wait till your cookbook comes out!🌟

  • @mcncolon7962
    @mcncolon7962 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I made this yesterday and yup, it is absolutely the best chocolate cake ever! It was the star of a dinner party. Tomorrow I am going to make it again but as cupcakes. The frosting could do with less cornstarch but also quite good.

    • @doeeyes2
      @doeeyes2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Making a cake like this makes me nervous but cupcakes i can manage 😂

  • @jlatte6479
    @jlatte6479 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I love this vibe no matter the time of year - this is a special place on the internet, and I'm glad I found your work. Watching each of your videos and shorts feels like eating a freshly-baked cookie - it's such a treat. Thanks for putting your soul into each creation and sharing here! It's truly amazing and inspiring.

  • @yander552
    @yander552 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I came across this video this evening with no particular plans to get my hands dirty in the kitchen, but within a few minutes i was inspired to try out your recipe. Baking is my top hobby but i must confess Prior to this ive had scarce luck with cakes, they just never turn out like they should(usually flat, and rubbery..) So you could imagine how ecstatic i was to de mould this MOIST, DENSE, SPONGY cake -and every cool synonym you can think of for a perfect chocolate cake! Truly magical !! awesome recipe and thank you.

  • @Toughmittens
    @Toughmittens 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I’ve made a similar cake from preppy kitchen. I highly recommend using parchment paper because the cake is so moist it absolutely falls apart when taking out of the pan. I will be trying this soon as I always make a chocolate cake for my birthday, and I’ll let you know how it turned out.

  • @sudoDNN
    @sudoDNN 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Every once in a while I find content on TH-cam that reminds me why the Internet can be such a wonderful place. Thanks for doing something different! I'm gonna try this cake asap

  • @cullarsgirl
    @cullarsgirl 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    OMG❤ I just made this cake....grated the chocolate and everything!!!! WOW, my husband, who usually goes to bed at 10pm is up eating chocolate cake at 1am. It's so rich and not super sweet at all. I must own the entire cookbook

    • @nikkalcaraz
      @nikkalcaraz  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Great job! I am so glad you liked it. Thanks for following the recipe. It seems as though most people don’t 😂

    • @newbeginnings5610
      @newbeginnings5610 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@nikkalcaraz😆

  • @iffyfox9749
    @iffyfox9749 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Great intro: ✅
    Amazing narration: ✅
    Nostalgic factor: ✅
    Nailed the final product: ✅
    You more than earned my sub today, and I cant wait to fullfill my childhood dream of FINALLY. TRYING. THAT. CAKE.

    • @zaidacrechel4459
      @zaidacrechel4459 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The narration is excellent, not to mention the music. I thought I was watching a movie in a Broadway theater. Thanks
      Zaida - Puerto Rico

    • @iffyfox9749
      @iffyfox9749 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@zaidacrechel4459 Yeah seriously, it was super enjoyable from the very start

  • @swagatatara
    @swagatatara 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I can't tell you how much i love your format of recipe videos! So refreshing from the norm!

  • @sucyoubes
    @sucyoubes 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    Whenever I crave chocolate cake, THIS is exactly what I'm wanting. I cannot wait to try this 🤤

  • @chin.chilla.902
    @chin.chilla.902 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My inner child was damn near brought to tears. Let me just say ive waited like 20 years to be able to eat this cake. And make no mistake...THIS WAS IT! SO fudgy and moist and rich! My neighbors came back for 2nds 😂 Thank You so much, new sub 🎉

  • @deliber8cre8tor
    @deliber8cre8tor หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If you are a lover of chocolate cake, you'll want this every year for your birthday... Hands down, THE BEST cake I've ever had in my life! I cannot thank you enough for your post, it was fun and I got a recipe that's a keeper for sure.... Gotta check out more of your videos!

  • @Jubbano
    @Jubbano 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    I’ve always wanted that EXACT cake. Ever since I watched Matilda for the first time.

  • @AcccendoFilms
    @AcccendoFilms 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Here in LA a restaurant called Hoff's Hutt used to have the best chocolate cake. Unfortunately after covid they changed the recipe and it's just Terrible. Yours looks so much like the cake I always had from my childhood. I can't wait to make it. Seriously thank you

  • @tofuluvrr837
    @tofuluvrr837 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    I actually love Matilda. What a throw back.

  • @tamalahuckeby9780
    @tamalahuckeby9780 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I made this for my daughter’s birthday last week and I’m making two more tonight. One for my family here at home and wanted to take to work. This is my favorite chocolate cake. Thank you so much..

  • @softballstar039
    @softballstar039 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I just made this cake and oooohhhh my gosh it is chocolate HEAVEN!!!!! I’m pregnant and this has been my biggest craving, not just chocolate cake-MATILDA chocolate cake. This hit the spot and is now gonna be my go-to chocolate cake recipe to bring to events. Also LOVE all the spooky vibes of this channel!

  • @theoldmaninthecave
    @theoldmaninthecave 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    The production, editing AND the cake look stunning!

  • @asfarizarina
    @asfarizarina 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Each year I make the same chocolate cake for my husband’s birthday. This August I’ll break the tradition and try your recipe :)

    • @kimberlygovender8
      @kimberlygovender8 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you use the same amount of oil? Just a bit scared, because normally I don’t use that much oil in my cakes but really want to try this recipe 😅

    • @sallyyvette8528
      @sallyyvette8528 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes you do, i know this wasfor me but it works magic​@@kimberlygovender8

    • @emmak2971
      @emmak2971 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      How did it turn out?

  • @Chichi-sl2mq
    @Chichi-sl2mq 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    I truly thank the algorithm. This has been the best ever chocolate cake video of my life. Its as if I could taste the cake from the screen.

    • @JG_SmileSOBright
      @JG_SmileSOBright 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The best looking chocolate cake I've ever seen! Pure decadence 😩

  • @pinkypinky3760
    @pinkypinky3760 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This caaakkkee❤❤❤ hands down the best choc cake I have ever madeee....I always used to eat cake from fancy restaurants and used to think how they make such delicious cakes....but today I made this and it was just like some high end cake shop.....My whole family loved it ....thank you so much...was on a hunt for the perfect chocolate cake for years and I can happily say now that the hunt is overrr.....thank you soooooo much❤❤❤

  • @Wiantjie1989
    @Wiantjie1989 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I've heard a lot of peoole say that cake looked gross but since I was little I've always thought that is the most delicious cake I have ever seen and Ive never seen a cake like that in real life!🤣🤣

  • @ShinyBubbbbles
    @ShinyBubbbbles 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Within 10 mins of seeing this video on my feed, I subscribed and pre ordered your book via Amazon! I had never heard of your channel until now and I’m so happy YT recommended your video yay!

    • @nikkalcaraz
      @nikkalcaraz  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@ShinyBubbbbles awww thanks so much for your support. I am a bit new to the TH-cam scene. All my work is mostly on TikTok and IG. I’m glad to see that it is also beginning to get some love here. 🖤

  • @KROKOTHELOS
    @KROKOTHELOS 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I have made loads of cakes from the internet but yours is fantastic and you say everything simple. Well done and thank you ❤

  • @shundakm
    @shundakm 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Wow, I’ve never encountered a recipe that look just like the moist, rich and chocolate cake that I watched Bruce devour in that movie. You nailed it n every count 💯%

  • @revorocks123
    @revorocks123 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Reporting back to say thank you for giving this recipe away. I made this and it turned out amazingly.
    So moist, not too sweet, super fudgy and extremely morish. Amazing recipe and amazing work by yourself.
    I handed it out to many people all of which said it was the best cake they have ever eaten.
    Only adjustments I made was to add a bit more salt since I love salty chocolate, and also cooked for around 55 mins due to my oven.

  • @kairohnwalker
    @kairohnwalker 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That lighting is so perfect. I wish I knew the lights and set up he used

  • @drea409
    @drea409 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Wow i love the vibes. All the tools, and the atmosphere, wow. The cake looks mouthwatering, too

  • @cryptanoidexe.953
    @cryptanoidexe.953 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I am in love with this video IT MAKES ME WANT TO BAKE THE CAKE. I LOVE THE ENDING OF HOW YOU DEVOURED THE CAKE AND GAVE IT THE RESPECT IT DESERVES 😂❤❤

  • @meghanstockham7258
    @meghanstockham7258 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Leaving another comment to say I finally made this cake for my birthday party! It was a MAJOR hit, everyone loved it! I tend to be picky with cake icing, but it was absolutely my favorite part of this cake! Not too heavy, not too sweet, with a perfect pudding-like consistency. Thank you for this recipe!

  • @samoo1414
    @samoo1414 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Omg I just made it for my sister’s birthday it’s so chocolaty and decadent it tastes amazing ! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe

  • @SilverStarGazer
    @SilverStarGazer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Love all the vintage dishes you have! I hope you decide to make more long form content here on TH-cam! I’ll be preordering that cookbook, too!
    ✨💜👻🐈‍⬛✨

  • @Bakerygo
    @Bakerygo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    this cake seems massive just by looking at the amount of each ingredient

    • @nikkalcaraz
      @nikkalcaraz  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      It’s a 9inch cake. It’s pretty big but not as big as the one in the film.

  • @WordsInVain
    @WordsInVain 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    0:44 Apparently, some of us are still kids today...

  • @Bagelsnatch
    @Bagelsnatch หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is probably the most unique and interesting aesthetics to a cooking video I have ever seen and I'm 100% here for it. Earned my sub.

  • @marciayoung8735
    @marciayoung8735 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My Birthday is at the end of the month, my husband died on the 1st of October and i haven't celebrated my birthday really in almost 16 years, because of my grief. Well you changed that for me, i watched this video and all i can think about is making your cake, im going to the store tomorrow and getting the ingredients and I'm making the cake next Friday. Please wish me luck i can't wait to taste it. And maybe I'll share it with my kids and grandkids and maybe i won't !! It's all for me 😂 . Thank You so very much for posting your recipe your video was awesome it lured me in and made me watch. Can't wait ❤🥮🥛🍴🍷

  • @BossSlayerGaming
    @BossSlayerGaming วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just want to thank you for sharing this with the world. I made it last night, and it was without a shadow of a doubt the most amazing, delicious, beautiful, and scrumptious chocolate cake that I've ever eaten 😊.

  • @debbvideo
    @debbvideo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    There is a third way. Serve with Baily’s Irish Cream

  • @CacTuss-cs6ky
    @CacTuss-cs6ky 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    So I made it today and here's the review;
    Remember, it's a MOIST cake. Meaning a LOT of oil. The cake is super delicate, it can break way too easily. It may seem a bit mousse like here, but in reality it's just oil. Also, it's a bit too rich for my taste. Sorry it seems like I am just complaining. The thing is, if you are not going for those specific characteristics, you should stick to a more "regular" chocolate cake recipe.

  • @flexibledreamer7846
    @flexibledreamer7846 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    @1:12 or you could use lemon juice or buttermilk…

  • @xtinasalazargoober720
    @xtinasalazargoober720 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just pre-ordered your book. I meant to do it when I first got the notification a while back! I'm so glad I got the reminder today! I'm all set now! I hope you do a book tour to Albuquerque, though, because I sure would love to get mine signed!

  • @Gentledudy
    @Gentledudy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The world needs more people like you

  • @mrblueblood4917
    @mrblueblood4917 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I don't know why I'm so skeptical about this... everyone is saying the cake is so good.. not a single comment complained about it... I'm definitely definitely going to make this next weekend, and if it don't turn out good, then I won't be lyin about. Gosh... I'm too curious.

    • @christa4172
      @christa4172 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I was skeptical too. but today I tried it and…. Omg…it’s literally perfect. Jsut stay safe on the cutting the cake part cuz I made a mess. It was so moist, idk. I never had a cake this moist. It’s not a bad thing at all. It just means I’m not used to handling moist cakes (but eating them is heavenly).
      The only ‘downside’ (honestly, idk if I can call it so), is that the icing had perfect flavour, but all the stickiness makes it hard to put on top of the cake. And since the cake is fudgy and moist, it might crumble if you’re not careful.
      Ehhhh jsut try it. Even the bad parts are good. The taste is top notch. 😊

    • @winniem1331
      @winniem1331 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@christa4172I wanna try make it but maybe freeze the cake so it’s firmer
      Maybe that might be better

    • @mrblueblood4917
      @mrblueblood4917 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@christa4172 Thanks so much for the advice

  • @ghufranbakier9922
    @ghufranbakier9922 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What I like about this recipe is that it does not need butter, sour cream or cake flour .. just beautiful simple ingredients 💙

  • @pastel.persephone
    @pastel.persephone 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The way you took a bite out of that cake felt feral and makes me think you have just as much fun making these videos as you do making these treats. You've definitely earned a subscribe!

  • @sallyhu5028
    @sallyhu5028 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow ... thank you for this video.
    Instead of grating the chocolate, would melting then adding the mixture work? Ditto for the butter - if not, how soft is the butter when it goes into the mixture? Thank you!

  • @JustASleepySloth
    @JustASleepySloth 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    So an unfertilised chicken egg is basically a chicken period and not an unborn chicken since it only contains the hen's dna. Calling an egg an unborn chicken is like calling a period an abortion.

  • @cheffailure
    @cheffailure 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The cake with no frosting: 6,900 calories
    The frosting: 4,253 calories
    All together: 11,153 calories
    1 slice (1/12 cake): 930 calories

    • @nikkalcaraz
      @nikkalcaraz  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      Cake is not salad. It’s indulgence.

    • @colchicine1
      @colchicine1 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's why this is for very special occasions only.

  • @luizadsouza6050
    @luizadsouza6050 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I made this cake yesterday and my family and friends refuse to believe that have made this with my own hands. It's 100x better than the store bought ones. Please post more such videos of other flavours

  • @keerangovender1179
    @keerangovender1179 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really like your video style! Its very well done and keeps you entertained - got the cake baking in the oven right now :) will know how it came out in 70-ish mins! But while its baking came here to say the production quality of this video is astounding! Really well done!

    • @nikkalcaraz
      @nikkalcaraz  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@keerangovender1179 thank you! Keep an eye on that cake. Everyone’s oven bakes a little different.

  • @princythomas100
    @princythomas100 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I made it yesterday but in a smaller quantity and i must say it that what i was waiting for … moist and juicy … can’t express in words 😊how divine it is

  • @Maryamsami1987
    @Maryamsami1987 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I swear it's the best recipe I've ever made. Simply you can say it's a dream recipe. I really lov3d it. Thanx dear chef. Now I started following you❤

  • @AfterDarkWithHadassah
    @AfterDarkWithHadassah หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I stumbled upon this video, largely due to my fondness for the classic movie Matilda. Your eccentric, mystical vibe resonates, transporting me to an era of old-world whimsy. The eclectic, vintage aesthetic and antique attire are captivating. Your unique energy evokes the essence of a bygone era's eccentric showman. Although unconventional, the cake looks stunning. I appreciate how you've woven together nostalgia and intrigue. The quirky style and haunting background music create an immersive experience. I'm also grateful you decided to share the recipe with us, especially since you mentioned you don't typically do so. Oh, how I wish I was there to try this cake! Glad I discovered your channel; looking forward to exploring more content. Great video
    Now that I’m proofreading my comment I sound old as shit even though I’m far from old you’re odd I love it

  • @whitneya7578
    @whitneya7578 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is the most beautiful glossy frosting I’ve ever seen! I can’t wait to make this! Thank you.

  • @Huntertallonian
    @Huntertallonian 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Entered my baking arc recently and made this cake two days ago! 🧑‍🍳🍰🍫
    Got to taste it yesterday because I finished it around 10 PM hahah 😅 too late for cake at that time!
    It still needed to cool a bit more too, so to the fridge it went after assembly!
    After tasting it, I must say it is very yummy!!!
    Not too sweet not too bitter! Just the perfect balance of chocolate flavor!
    I did struggle a bit following the recipe 🤔
    I was going off audio + the instructions in the description, didn't know how long to leave the milk and vinegar mixture go for,
    As well as missing the text on the video of keeping it medium heat on the frosting making.
    Was confused on how long the frosting would take at what heat setting. Got some burned bits at the bottom of the pot from raising the temperature 🫣
    Did see it in time and it turned out well!
    Was like magic when the hot chocolate consistency turned to frosting.
    Was a little scared of clumps due to having bad luck when working with cornstarch but it turned out perfect!!
    I accidentally ended up overbaking the cake a bit and it releases crumbs upon cutting despite following the heat and timing instructions ( I set it for 75 mins, timer had 22 mins left to go, good thing I checked with a toothpick before they got too dry. Will keep a better eye next time)
    However, the milk moat method quenches its thirst and makes it soooo gooooood 🤤 ough divine. Saving this recipe for sure!
    Shared a cut with the neighbors since it's too much cake for 3 people 🤭 hope they like it!!
    Ended with leftover frosting too,
    but I like how it keeps its shape and how rich it is!
    Will use it to practice piping 👌👀

  • @melz4766
    @melz4766 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ohmgod my TH-cam fyp knows me way too well 😭 I've literally DREAMED of tasting this cake, now I FINALLY can!!!!
    THANK you so much I can only imagine how long it took you to workshop a recipe as decadent as this, plus your video quality & editing looks top notch and I love how you actually listed the recipe in the description!!! ❤
    please please make more videos! subbed btw! 👍

  • @falconssunshine3300
    @falconssunshine3300 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the best choco cake recipe i have ever tried! I love how the chocolate ganache is so smooth and rich without a lot of butter. Thank you for sharing this recipe ❤❤❤

  • @mariamagallanes6817
    @mariamagallanes6817 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hesitated to make it, it looked so complicated but with my breaks on and off, I did it and it is the most delicious chocolate cake I've ever baked and made :), as soon as one of my boys came home he ate it just like Bruce! Thank you so much for the recipe.