Q: If I’ve never had chocolate cake (or haven’t had any in a long time), what are some ways I can insure my recipe turns out as good as possible WITHOUT tasting a bunch of other chocolate cakes or making dozens of trial cakes? What is chocolate cake even supposed to taste like?
A: Try lots of chocolate cake to see what you like. Then reverse engineer the recipe.
A: Make sure to preheat your oven. That is the most important thing.
A: What kind of frosting are you using? The right frosting makes a big difference.
A: Look within to find your perfect inner chocolate cake. Become that cake in the world.
A: You need to use real chocolate. That processed stuff or premixed stuff is no good.
A: Have you tried cupcakes yet?
A: Try small variations of the recipe to see which you like better. Practice, practice, practice.
A: Go to a baking contest and try all the cakes.
A: What you really want are brownies. I make special brownies. They’re the best. The secret is in the butter.
