Beatty's Chocolate Cake Recipe by Ina Garten

“my go-to chocolate cake. I've made it countless times + it's always a hit whether it's a party, a teenager over the counter or me taking bites with a fork late at night.”

“i have made this chocolate cake for myself and others countless times and i have never felt the need to find another recipe because it is perfect. cake is my favorite dessert and chocolate is my favorite flavor, so this is really saying something. the only adjustment i would even contemplate is a different frosting if you want contrast with the cake flavor, but i also adore the one in the recipe as-is! this is also one of the only cake recipes i turn to often that is not from my queen, Sally’s Baking”

“a perfect chocolate cake. so simple, so moist. i like it with a chocolate sour cream frosting for a gorgeous tang”