22 Reviews of Kittencal's Best Deep Dark Chocolate Layer Cake

From: Kay Demonbren

On May 10, 2004

I made this yesterday to take to the Mother's Day get together for my S.O.'s mom and grandmother (Nino and Nanny, respectively). To say it went over well doesn't even begin to describe it. 7 people were sitting there with eyes rolled into the backs of their heads, saying, "mmmmm, chocolate". This cake was made exactly as written, and the only thing I would change, is a little less powdered sugar in the frosting (personal preference, everyone else loved it). I have to say this is one of the best chocolate cakes I've ever made. The texture was wonderful; dense and moist, full of flavor. There is one piece left and it's mine, all mine....

From: Liara

On Jun 14, 2004

This has to be the best chocolate cake I've ever made!!! I've thrown away all my other recipes. This was a really dense, moist and chocolatey cake. The only thing I changed was to use only 2 cups of powdered sugar for the frosting (we don't like sweet frosting). Thank you so much!!

From: momaphet

On Oct 30, 2006

Yummy cake! I made this for a birthday celebration for a group of friends and it was a big hit. I baked the cake the night before then finished it the next day. I subbed soured milk for the buttermilk and baked it in a in 9"x13" pan. I split the cake and sprinkled Chambord on the bottom half and then brushed the cake with warmed raspberry jam that had a couple of TBLS of Chambord added to it. Over this I added the filling from my Chocolate Cream Puff Ring #112573, which was also lightly spike with Chambord. After putting the top layer on I glazed it with more of the jam, then frosted the whole thing with the posted frosting (I really liked the frosting) I used only 3 cups of the powdered sugar and still had to add more cream. I found the cake to be a bit fragile when frosting but it looked lovely when done.

From: Sarahcw80

On Jun 13, 2004

This cake was very good, mine didn't have the texture nor the taste of fudge but it was definitely a good chocolate cake! We frosted it with a fudge frosting and had it with some vanilla ice cream mmm.

From: R. Warren Meddoff

On Sep 19, 2006

Made this for my wife's birthday. Great recipe that doesn't need tweeking....however I couldn't resist adding three chopped squares of Baker's semi-sweet chocolate to the batter. Yummy, easy recipe. Highly recommended!

From: Criseyde'sMom

On Jun 19, 2004

I made this for my roomates birthday and then again for fathers day on the weekend! It is the perfect chocolate cake recipe - my search is over! Thank you!

From: Elly in Canada

On Nov 14, 2006

Thanks for sharing such a wonderful recipe. Country Lady made this cake for my birthday luncheon! It is DELICIOUS! A very moist, rich, chocolate cake, definitely one I will keep in my recipe book. Thanks Kittencal! November 14/06 UPDATE: My son requested a dark chocolate cake with the German chocolate frosting (pecans, coconut etc..) for his recent birthday. I baked this cake and it was perfect! Truly a great chocolate cake recipe!

From: Mama Wendy

On Jul 13, 2009

Loved it! Made a couple of adjustments - only made a half cake (didn't want a whole cake sitting around calling to me!!) so I used one egg which worked out fine. Also, did not have instant coffee granules so I boiled down some brewed coffee until it was really strong and used about two tablespoons. Reduced the amount of buttermilk slightly to account for the additional liquid. Used just a can of store bought icing but cake was great! Best homemade cake I think I have ever made! Thanks for another winner, Kittencal!

From: Chef #438357

On Jan 26, 2007

This truly was deep, dark, and delicious! moist, too. I highly recommend it.

From: KissyZ

On Nov 2, 2006

Everyone loved! Moist, light, and delicious!