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I recently rediscovered this place. We had a lot of fun, and the frosting is the best I have ever had in my entire life (she insisted I write that, its all I could repeat after eating it!). The frosting was miles high, pillowy, gloriously swirly, and of course perfect with sprinkles. Love this website. Thank you! This cake looks so incredibly delicious and I adore the rainbow colored sprinkles thank you for sharing:). Its cooling but Im so nervous its going to be dry, *swoon* How hard was it to take those gorgeous pictures of the finished and then sliced cake without pouncing on them first?? :). It lasted until around 21 weeks with number one, and week 17 with number two. Hi Deb, Its wonderful. Hope you feel better soon! One block (1/5) of the 9.7oz bar of chocolate is a touch less than 2oz. Made this cake today for a belated birthday celebration (for me) and to do some Coronavirus anxiety baking therapy. Thanks for replying! Recipes. One year ago: Morning Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel (you should totally make it this weekend) Add the cooled chocolate and whisk until smooth. I also did a messier job of splitting the egg than usual, and got a bit of the (second) egg white in there along with the yolk is that likely the source of fluffiness, and doing a cleaner job of egg-splitting next time will take care of it? I used the alternative to buttermilk she mentions and used 1/2 cup strong coffee and 1/4 cup whole fat Greek yogurt (though doubled in my case, and the cake was deeply chocolatey and moist. I did something stupid & went upstairs to check on the Internet briefly (I thought). Checked it at 22 minutes and then after 5 more and 5 more after that so next time Ill likely check it at 33 minutes. This one looks just absolutely perfect! dont quit your day job 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour Hi I am trying to figure out how to adapt this to fit a 10.5 inch cake pan. 2.5 Years Ago: Leek Chard and Corn Flatbread It is my new go to cake whenever someone in my house is craving chocolate cake. So tummy and satisfying. Have visited this page many times, but thinking about making it for the first time for my roommates birthday! I made this and it was so delicious! HOLY HELL, its fantastic. I made it today for a cast party for a community theatre again, accolades from the crowd. Thanks Deb!! when I suddenly NEEDED brownies, so I feel you on this! Looks absolutely heavenly, making it today!! Yes, will double the powder. This cake is just gorgeous! It can be a 9-inch round with no changes. Forgot to add I only put in 130 grams of sugar because of marmalade. Any tips for a frosting I could make with a whisk or does that just not work for frosting? I literally said 2 minutes ago I think we will just have leftovers for dinner, but I could really use a chocolate cake Fate brought me and this recipe together! I just made your best birthday cake with the addition of chocolate chips for my fiances birthday, and he requested a chocolate buttercream frosting. [Thank you!!!]. Okay, Deb. At this point, its usually cooled to lukewarm. Does it take longer to eat as little squares or should I just do my usual with your cakes and pies and scoff the lot at a sitting. This chocolate buttercream is the best ever. Plus, if its sitting under frosting the whole time, the frosting will slowly soak into the cake. Even the kiddies liked it! Obviously, I had to test a spoonful or two. I cant find her recipe anywhere and am excited to try yours to see if I can make the dreams stop! It's extraordinarily loaded with apples, like a pie inside a cake. Did you watch the clock and take out the cake when it was barely finished? Baking this cake in NZ and looking forward to eating it tonight. I am going to try and bake this cake. Does it bake well this way? every mouthful is perfect. I doubled the recipe and baked it in a 913 for 40 minutes, came out perfect. So I googled smitten kitchen chocolate cake, and when I saw the name of the recipe, I knew it was the one. Would this be enough frosting for three layers? Its not the same but it probably wont destroy the cake or anything. Im really not sure without testing it, or knowing what else is in the pudding mix, sorry. . I had a favourite chocolate cake for years and yearsand then I made this one! Im terrified of failing the first test and having to take the dreaded 24 hr one). Do you think its OK to double the recipe, and let half the batter sit while the first dozen cupcakes bake? and that suited nicely. Or is there a list? Yummy! I think the problem may have been my food processor. In the recipe it states that 1/2 teaspoon sea salt is equivalent to 1/2 teaspoon table salt. It only took about 20 minutes to bake, and it fell in the middle, but that may have been my own fault for checking on it too soon. Would you suggest this cake or the fudgy chocolate sheet cake as the cake substitute? Im glad to know we share the same pregnancy cravings :) makes me not feel so bad about the 24 chocolate cupcakes I just HAD to make last week. Mission accomplished. My kids loved it! What a fantastic recipe! Melt in the microwave on 75 . It cooled nicely and didnt fall apart when I turned it out of the pan onto the rack, a perennial fear of mine, but the outside was so dry and solid I could pick the whole thing up in one hand like a discus. Thank you!! Would I leave the recipes as is if doing cupcakes and adjust baking time? Im doing some one bowl plotting for upcoming celebrations. Spinkle on powdered sugar if desired. It was really easy, nice treat. I dont change a thing about the recipe. My almost perfect holiday baking seasonThis cake is lovely & easy to make & bake & eat. I plan to make all your chocolate cake recipes (your triple berry bundt cake is a huge hit with my family & friends) from now through Sept. :) xx. This cake worked WONDERFULLY! This post could not have been more timely! 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar Too thin. Baking time is decreased to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, Im also making Ovenlys Chocolate Stout Cake with Salted Caramel Buttercream have you seen their cookbook? Red wine chocolate cake, mocha chocolate cake: You could replace the buttermilk in full with yogurt or sour cream thinned with a little milk or water, with red wine or replace 1/2 cup of it with strong coffee. Not sure if you still think this would be worthwhile, but if you were to do it, I would -totally- use it. This recipe will do nicely while the bender is ongoing! I am making a cake this weekend and was planning on doing the golden cake from your cookbook (which always turns out perfectly!) Ive been dreaming about making chocolate cake. I just made this on Friday after hearing about it on Call Your Girlfriend. So so so good! This frosting is HEAVEN. The kitchens not too hot, and its snowy outside. (The frosting, of course, is very sweet. Hope thats an ok combo. And its not a large cake which might be helpful for some readers here. Topped with your chocolate sour cream frosting (a half recipe together they use 1 smallish sour cream container) which is the real star, I think. Im fairly new to gluten-free cooking, but learned a good trick to get rid of the sometimes gritty taste the baked goods can have: let the batter rest for 30 min before baking. I like the size. Both the cake and frosting are delicious, and are relatively simple to make with basic ingredients. I may have taken it out a bit early, the rise went slightly down. You might want to check out the comment guidelines before chiming in. These will be great for my babes first birthday party tomorrow! Sometimes where you live can play a factor in cake moistness! 8-inch squares and 9-inch rounds have roughly the same bottom area, and roughly double that of a 6-inch round. This is now our go-to recipe for any kind of chocolate cake. HOLY HEAVENS! I need chocolate cakeNOW!! My wifes final verdict on the cake was We have no words followed by Next piece please!. Her answer was an unequivocal, Yes! Thanks again. It just didnt have the depth of flavor I had hoped for. This year he wants colored frosting. I have one of these babies in the oven right now, perhaps the 6th one in a month. I baked it in an 99 square, for just about 21 mins. Equal parts using the coffee to thin out the yogurt? This cake sounds heavenly and, well, just too darn cute. I love that this is an eight inch square; such a perfect size. I just made this last night. This cake was a hit! I have a question about the amount of sugar. Yes. big crumb coffee cake. Thanks! I made this frosting with SKs best birthday cake. I am not a fan of frosting, but this was delicious and has a silky texture. This is by far my familys favorite cake! What do the chunks seem composed of, does it seem like sugar or chocolate? big apple crumb cake. (I also made it once with peanut butter frosting winner.) Overall, absolutely delightful and delicious and will definitely enter my cake rotation. Cake has come out perfectly. (and Im not even pregnant ;) ) Thanks! Yum! ahh, you just need to adjust it this way: the speckling is a *feature* rather than a detriment. Im trying to print some recipes, but the print recipe links that appear are not working (I use Google Chrome). Same temperature. One of the easiest and most satisfying chocolate cake recipes ever. Things like humidity and elevation can even factor in. Delicious cant believe how high mine rose and how moist and rich it was. Stephanie, if you cut up your butter into little pieces and let it sit while you measure out your dry ingredients it will often soften up even more. I cut the 913 into 4 pieces, frosted 3 pieces with only minimal fighting. Hi Deb! I get impatient so I usually do both. Would doubling the recipe be the right amount, and how would you adjust the baking time? And then I had to tell my mother that it is better than The Family Recipe for chocolate cake. I really really loved this recipe. Best chocolate cake ever. I made these a cupcakes tonight. How well do you think it would hold up in a totally round pan (like the Wilton Sports Ball pan)? Deb, how is it that you can take the most simple chocolate cake and make it look so amazing that I think that I will just die if I dont go make it right now, even though its nearly 11 p.m.? I keep Guinness & cocoa powder on hand all the time just in case. I just baked it for my friends birthday and everybody loved it. Just made this. Hi, Boy those MEANIES ar NY CAKE did it again when you click on their link it doesnt work. Im too hungry when I wake and cant stand it anymore. First, the butter wouldnt cream with the sugars {its pretty cold here at the moment, and room temperature was well below what it should have been.) Aw, I hope he feels better soon and that you are all safe. I am also trying to prep for a busy birthday weekend.. (twin boys who want DIFFERENT cakes. perfection. We have an egg allergy in the family has anyone tried making this recipe with an egg substitute? I was worried that it would be dry as most of the cakes that I make from scratch are, but it isnt at all. All my friends at work will love me though- if it doesnt make a believer out of me, as they will profit from my experiment. Thank you for this recipe, I made the cake last night subbing in slightly thinned soya yoghurt for the buttermilk and sunflower spread for the butter as my daughter is lactose intolerant, and it worked beautifully! kids loved it and so did parents who couldnt stop having seconds. NB my main beef with most chocolate cakes is that they are far too sweet and rich (I drink cocoa without any added sugar at all so that tells you something about my palate for sugar) and I would not reduce the sugar in this. This cake was so easy to make and was well loved by all who tried it! Small cakes? Six years ago: Soft Pretzel Refresh and Meatball Sliders Perfect swirls! This is the most reliable chocolate snack cake recipe! I want chocolate cake! The icing is to die for and such a snap to make. Thank you for not making this any harder then it needed to be, I could not have handled it. I know you have other vanilla frosting recipes but I love making this one in the food processorso easy and the texture is great. As for a brand I find more often in grocery stores, look for Droste. Joining the gym after New Years so this is the week for this cake again. Thanks so much! Pati Sorry, Im completely unfamiliar with this. Making this tomorrow morning, definitely. Wipe clean, wash, and dry your electric beater (s), and beat egg whites and salt in a separate bowl until firm peaks form. Cake notes: I didnt have buttermilk so I used 3/4 cup thinned (with water) whole milk yogurt. I hope I can get to the bottom of it. Made this for my *babys* bday on Sunday and we are all loving it. I made 1.5 x the amount of batter in the cake recipe to make two relatively thinner 9 round layers and doubled the frosting recipe and I had plenty to ice the cake. I made a different cake, but wanted to try the frosting. This looks amazing! My fiance, who was weirdly unenthusiastic about my plan to make it, was on his way to the kitchen for a second piece before he had even finished the first. But seriously, that post about the carvel ice cream cake weeks ago is still haunting me. I would love to make this for my daughters birthday.do I double the ingredients for 2 nine inch rounds? Hi Deb! Try shortening the bake time and then decide. Made this tonight and shouldnt have, but am so very glad I did. My little pregnancy book chimed in, asking if I was craving sweets. Making my husband eat it instead of me. I compare sizes using the area of the bottom of the cake pan, because generally when youre doubling or scaling up a recipe, youd like the cake layers to be the same height, just bigger. So happy about the sprinkles. Everyone told me I used the wrong pan and I got a chemistry lesson and another one on finding the right pan (which I still dont understand). Love the photos of this oneI can smell it and taste it! sunken black forest cake. Haha, Deb, I love your enthusiasm and urgency for cake in this post. BTW, I often use buttermilk powder because its easier to keep on hand; it works very well. The cake is heavy, not sweet, a chore to eat, and the only redeeming thing about it is the frosting and thats because it has a half cup of butter in it! Obviously the sizes are different, but is one more chocolaty, moist, etc? How many servings approximately? :). It reminds me of childhood parties and I can just imagine how it tastes my mouth is watering just looking at the pictures! 5 minutes outside on a winter day, its good to go. The dreamy frosting covers a multitude of floury sins, So I made this yesterday, and it was delicious. I just made this with gluten free 1:1 replacement flour for a friend for her birthday and it was so good and so moist. I`ll use a 6 inch pan and wondering how to adjust the baking time. ;), THANK YOU for this recipe I made it yesterday its delicious. I even went digging in our cabinets last night to see if we had any unsweetened chocolate around (alas, no) because I was feeling it so strongly! Holy stinkin cow this cake is GOOD! Privacy Policy. Your cake defies all logic, physics, and natural laws of consumption. I think you could go as far as to triple this but as quadrupled, it would be crazy tall. Great recipe, easy to make. Thank you!! If so, how would I defrost? The texture is great, and its a superb idea to use real chocolate. My absolute hands down favorite chocolate cake recipe is your chocolate stout cake. I only got ten cupcakes. My daughter wishes for a chocolate layer cake filled with chocolate chip ice cream for her birthday next week, and 6 cakes are my familys favorite size. Next time will try with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Beautiful Deb! I was looking for a quick and easy chocolate cake recipe, so finally I tried this one and I am thrilled! It actually tasted like chocolate, unlike most bakery cakes that just taste brown. It turned grainy or separated or something. You read my mind! Generally, once you add your dry ingredients, only mix until its only just combined. Hi. I kinda wish I had seen this last night, I was looking for some easy, yummy, recipe to make on the quick, where I actually had the ingredients on hand already, and this totally would have fit the bill. Still delicious baked on Friday, refrigerated till Sunday am, served Sunday @ noon. Sally Yes, it should be great two days later. As a 16 week pregnant lady myself right now, I have to commend you making a cake to satisfy your own cravings. Deb, today is my husbands 84th birthday and chocolate cake is his request. I would have wanted and moaned until I managed to get my husband to remedy it but your solution is way better. Surprisingly so. I love how moist it is, deep chocolate flavor, keeps well (if you dont eat it in one sitting). I only had black cocoa and not regular Dutch-process (apparently black cocoa is very heavily Dutched) and it was super chocolatey and a big hit, even with my 4 year old. Divine! Its one of the only ingredients I splurge on; I ruined myself by trying it in the first place. It evokes something so real and essential. I found that the coffee version took slightly longer in my oven, but produced the most delicious moistness. Could you really taste it in the scone? A decent frosting can somewhat save it. Am I always Overbaking by a few minutes? It ended up being about 2.5 inches tall, which was the perfect height for a small birthday cake. Love that you include the alternatives for the liquid moisture. http://www.youtube.com/sparklesandsuch26, Jenny Yes, you can make 2 6-inch round layers from this cake; the layers would be ever-so-barely-slightly thicker than the 8-inch square would be, but not a bad thing, as you can see the 8-inch square is very thin (maybe .75). I was hoping someone had made it in 6 rounds and had figured out the number of pans! Deb- Yes! Or the book! Made with a shot of espresso (double strength). And hey, if you are someone who doesnt occasionally have a need for rainbow-confetti-ed and chocolate buttercream-ed chocolate cake that is so loud, it drowns out everything else, please step away from my cake. I just made it for our sons birthday and if the batter is any indication this is one of the most delicious chocolate cakes I have ever eaten. Cut into squares and prepare for your family/roommates to completely freak out when they spy it on the counter. I have try this one because it look so easy and that frosting has the same bakery texture I so fondly remember. It sounds like Natron is indeed what baking soda is sold as in Germany. Then Im in trouble. I am about to make the vanilla frosting. 1 / 8 teaspoon baking soda Chum Yes, it would be delicious. Very observant! WrittenPyramids Glad it was a hit. I cant attest to what C&Z is doing but Im sure it was correct when she measured what she had. I think you have to buy 6 at a time. So so so so delicious. Thanks for the reply deb and the toaster oven just broke a cuple a days ago lol that was the sure cause and i made i the oven an it was fantastic!!! One question I dont have a mixer or a hand mixer (I knowI know) I normally do everything by hand and I dont think Ive ever made icing before so I havent yet found something I couldnt do by hand. What a treat for a weeknight! If you double a 99 in a 913, its less of perfect match; the cake might end up 1.5x thicker. Think of it as my New York Sheet Cake, intense (the impact of cocoa and unsweetened chocolate should not be underestimated), rich (butter, in all of it), tiny (one-eighth of a sheet, to be particular) and quick to make, so you can just because you want it but not have it stay long enough to cause any permanent damage. 3.5 Years Ago: Naked Tomato Sauce. Raspberries & chocolate- what could be bad? It worked really well. We found this disappointingly dry and bland. Second. website "Around here, we sometimes make (one-bowl, intense, perfectly crumbed) chocolate cake just because it's Wednesday. Mine came out fluffier than I wanted what should I adjust to get it fudgier? The perfect chocolate cake. I find melting and cooling the chocolate to be the most annoying task, and have seen recipes that simply call for cocoa powder instead. thanks! Is it the same as far as acidity as regular buttermilk? Hey Deb This looks marvelous! You can also type CTRL or + P from any recipe post to get to the same print template, or use the Print option in your browser, usually under the File menu. Unfortunately I cant tolerate buttercream, though I love it the taste and texture it makes me sick for days. Is it very winey? whole wheat chocolate oat cookies. I dont have any dutched cocoa but used regular ghiradelli coca and it came out just fine (threw in a handful of extra chocolate baking chips for good measure). Thank you! Just putzen this cake into the oven- if itll taste anything like the uncooked batter I just liked off the bowl Ill probably not make another chocolate cake recipe. And its the perfect size for our family. Not sweet-sweet, as in my younger kid will eat it, but I would like a lesser amount to suit adult (our) tastes. For the posts that have multiple recipes is it possible to break up the recipes in the post, so that you can print only one (of say 3?) I didnt use a sifter, but I did mix dry ingredients sperately. Add one-third of the 1 1/4 cup (155g . I will admit I subbed bittersweet choc for the unsweetened because thats what I had. I wish this had been in the notes! Thanks and happy early Mothers Day to you! Thanks Deb! Wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli and a miso-ginger-tahini dressing all piled into one bowl make this one of my favorite everyone-approved weeknight dinners -- use any kind of rice or combination of vegetables you've got; the dressing is the star. A combination of too much flour, too little cocoa and too much heat or time in the oven will certainly dry out baked goods. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The photos really drew me in mmmmm. Much tastier and more fun than the box mix I was about to do instead. Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting would definitely be an understatement! Do you have any adjustments for high altitude? Two thumbs up. Delicious and quick. Hello! Frosting in the food processor?!!! Put all in the freezer to flash freeze and called it a night. Now I need a glass of wine to round out my palate. When I went downstairs, I heard my oven timer beeping. (yes, for breakfast!) Thank you for sharing the recipe!!!!!!!!!!!! The frosting is also wonderful! You made it a Sweet! 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon table or fine sea salt Frosting 2 ounces (55 grams) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) powdered sugar (sifted if lumpy) 1/2 cup (4 ounces or 115 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature They touted it as something like WORLDS BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE so I saved it and figured wed make it this weekend for our weekly baking project. blueberry boy bait. Right now, theres a limitation because the Index is based on titles, and the title is rarely the name of the dressing, but that could change. Its kept quite well in the fridge for a week. Thanks for the recipe! I MUST HAVE CHOCOLATE CAKE. My son is 7 months old and the craving still pops up now and then. Its so fun to make your recipes, read your stories, and learn to use my new camera while showing your creations in a different way that you have. Where did you get your large glass canisters/jars? Thank you! It is wonderfully decadent for such a simple, unassuming cake. Ive made your version of this food processor frosting a bajillion times and its amazing. Recipes. I am planning to make this next week, and I dont know if I should send a hug to you or be irritated that you continue to post such delicious recipes! Thanks DEB!!!! At 11 weeks, mine are fish (every kind except the rare tuna salad sandwich), risotto or risotto-like creations, and chocolate in most forms. So rich, moist and CHOCOLATEY! I used an 8 round springform and it rose more than your tray version and needed an adjustment in the cooking time but I have got used to listening to my cakes for that little bubbling sound that tells you they need a few more minutes. 1/2 teaspoon table or fine sea salt, Frosting Its hard to decrease sugar (more than I have) with a quick buttercream like this because the sugar provides the structure. I made this and I just wanted to say that it was so good. They know what they did is killing me right now. If youre looking for some detailed troubleshooting tips on dry cake, this is a site I go to often for baking tips, and has some guidance: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/prevent-dry-dense-cake/. Hi! My daughter wants cupcakes this year, how long do you recommend baking for as cupcakes? JP hit the nail on the head. Not too rich. Line the bottom of an 8-inch square cake pan with parchment paper, and either butter the parchment and exposed sides of the pan, or spray the interior with a nonstick spray. Do I still need to mix dry ingredients separately first? The same thing happened when I tried making the pink lady (strawberry) cake. Anyway, its worth the experiment. I made this last night for the office and so far Im getting rave reviews. Im thrilled on both counts. I want to triple this to make a 9 inch 2 layer cake and a dozen cupcakes for a birthday party, but Id like to split up the work. And I think increased the proportion of cocoa, too, I think. rounds. It was, admittedly, FABULOUS, but the speckling isnt ideal for looks of course. Making now! Meanwhile, Uncle Vixen had bought unsweetened cocoa rather than unsweetened chocolate for the frosting, so I had to find a sort of halfway point between Debs recipe and the one on the back of the cocoa bag (which assumes a double layer of cake, natch) w/r/t proportions of cocoa, butter, and milk; also I had to deal with the same issue of the stand mixer not really being able to reach all of the frosting; also I splashed the vanilla and the frosting tasted Very Strongly of it when it was finally done. I made this cake (assuming its also the one in SK Everyday) in a double recipe for 23 cupcakes (one was victim to an unstable parchment paper liner. :) Will you please advise me on this? I agree with Aunt Vixen. Made this cake last night. Saving this recipe for when my next chocolate craving hits.and hoping I can eat real food again in the near future! Youre not at a higher elevation, are you? It made 24 minis plus one regular cupcake. Just enough for one ;) Quick question can I use light brown sugar instead of the dark brown? Also, I used a lightly sweetened cream cheese frosting and it was amazing together. Yum! I know this recipe is going to be fantastic. I was going to guess at it but you have saved me a bit of worry. Its got neither the slight fudge-like tendencies of a rich chocolate cake, nor the depth of flavor you need in a good crumb-textured cake. RW x. I followed the baking instructions in the 2nd cook book to bake it for 38 minutes. I didnt have electric beaters so I just forked the sugar and butter together well, and didnt sift the cocoa powder, but it seemed to be ok. Oh, and used sour cream + water for the buttermilk. 1.5 times the recipe? Ive often had more success with the oil-water chocolate cakes than with the butter-based ones (in general I mean; I havent tried your butter-based chocolate cakes). Less so on the first day. ), YES YES YES! Il try a simple ganache next time i bake it for myself. Oh my goodness, this looks heavenly! First piece I had with chocolate milk, the second with scotch. I am in Denver (5280 ft) and used this page as a guide for adjusting for high altitude http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipe/high-altitude-baking.html I added the extra flour and reduced the sugar like the page directs, but did not adjust the leavening. I made this cake and topped it with strawberries since I didnt have sprinkles on hand. Preheat your oven to 180C (fan 160C/gas mark 4). If square, 300 to 325%. I used non-Dutched cocoa, your coffee tip, and another commenters very helpful recommendation for subbing the unsweetened chocolate (i.e. Nailed it! Stir on low until just combined; scrape down bowl a final time. Im definitely going to try this recipe! Ive cut down the sugar a bit over the years, a little each time I make it, but Im not planning to dip further than this. Deb: Dont worry if it looks lumpy! Delicious! handfulofshadows I dont think theyll be automated because I dont think theres a way to do it the way I want them to look. Keep it in the fridge. Step 4. I see you doubled this using the 913 like I did. Im salivating on my keyboard here. I usually make it in an 88 square. I made this pretty much as per the recipe (which is quite unlike me, but I had all the correct ingredients) and as a Scot with a love of chocolate, but who finds some American recipes very sweet, I found this was just right. Not sure what else I could do if I sifted the sugar and it was still chunky! I assume it will be shorter? There is a need for certain things (I went through an egg phase, hamburger phase, chocolate cake phase) that can only be described as a deep aching soul hungerI havent ever been truly starving before, thank goodness, but I imagine pregnant cravings are similarthanks for letting those of us who are past that stage in life live vicariously through you and your delicious soul satisfying recipes! Try it again and see if it succeeds this time! Deb, Ive just noticed you forgot to mention the buttermilk when adding ingredients. This was SO my recent pregnancy (baby is 10 weeks). Is it supposed to be like that? I highly doubt it would stay out long after cutting it.