Trying Viral Chocolate Recipes 🍫

Welcome to a fun, mouth-watering journey through viral chocolate recipes! This video is packed with easy-to-follow steps, honest reviews, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. Let's break down each recipe in the order they appear, highlighting the best quotes and key takeaways. Get ready for chocolatey goodness, pro tips, and a sprinkle of humor! 😋

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1. The Ultimate Chocolate Moist Cake (#Schwarz Cooking Recipe)

"No need for further explanation, let's get straight into it."

• Source: Chocolate Cacao (almost 100 million views!)

• Ingredients:

  • 150g chocolate chips
  • 620ml milk
  • 130g sugar
  • 30g cocoa powder
  • Agar agar (7g, added later)

• Process:

  • Mix chocolate, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder.
  • "He also added agar agar, but I feel like we should add it later before we move on to the stove."
  • Whisk on medium-low heat until simmering, then add agar agar.
  • "By the time I post this video, it's definitely going to be past December 11th. Just so you guys don't accuse me of using expired products, I'll show you today's date."
  • Chill overnight.

• Results:

  • "The cocoa powder sprinkle is kind of aggressive. I liked it though."
  • "It looks really jiggly. It doesn't look as smooth as his—maybe it's the container's fault."
  • "The structural integrity doesn't feel as sturdy either."
  • "It's chocolate and sugar, so it doesn't taste bad, but the granular texture confuses me a lot."
  • "Maybe I didn't mix it thoroughly enough or maybe I added the agar agar too late."
  • Rating: 6/10
  • "This recipe is super simple and I see a lot of potential, so we'll be trying it again."

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2. Patrick's Clear Cake (Éclair-Inspired)

"I saw this recipe on Patrick's account. He calls it a clear cake—so easy to make and it only takes five ingredients."

• "Oh my, I can't get enough of that cream."

• "It's basically a custard filling with a chocolate covered top."

• "Éclairs are pretty difficult to make. I guess this is like an easier way to get around it."

• Ingredients:

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 cups milk (substituted with 2 cups heavy cream + 2 cups water)
  • Cornstarch slurry (for thickening)
  • Vegan, gluten-free pre-made pie crust
  • Melted chocolate (or leftover truffle mixture)

• Process:

  • Whisk eggs and sugar, add milk/cream/water, cook on medium-low.
  • "According to his instructions, it should thicken up in about 5 minutes or so."
  • "It's been about 10 minutes. I feel like scrambled egg is going to come out before it turns into a custard."
  • Add cornstarch slurry to thicken instantly.
  • Strain to remove lumps, cover with plastic wrap, cool.
  • Pour into pie crust, top with chocolate, chill overnight.

• Results:

  • "Somebody took a piece from me late night last night when he was hungry, but don't ask me who it is."
  • "Looking at this, I'm slowly realizing that maybe the Boston cream pie and the Boston cream donut is just failed attempts at éclairs."
  • "People don't want to eat new food, they just want to eat the same old food in different formats."
  • "After taking that bite, the bottom half of my face is covered with custard."
  • "Overall, it has very good and balanced flavors. I didn't spit that thing out."
  • Rating: 8.7/10

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3. The Moistest Chocolate Cake Ever

"This recipe identifies as a cake, but this one is an actual cake."

• "It claims to be the moistest chocolate cake of all time and it's super easy to make."

• Ingredients (read fast!):

  • 130g flour
  • 200g sugar
  • 65g cocoa powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • 60ml oil
  • 130ml milk (substituted with half heavy cream, half water)
  • Warm water
  • 1 tsp instant coffee
  • 1 tsp dessert MSG

• Process:

  • Mix all ingredients, pour into baking dish, bake at 300°F for 25 minutes.
  • "While we're waiting, we'll make the topping: 450g chocolate and 280ml hot heavy cream."
  • Let the ganache melt, then pour over cooled cake.

• Results:

  • "If you hear that, it's the police coming to arrest me for how I cut it."
  • "It's kind of falling apart but it looks really good though."
  • "The flavors and the moistness are all on point, but for some reason I feel like it's way more crumbly than I expected."
  • "Maybe because the heavy cream and water situation again. Again, doesn't have any structural integrity but it definitely tastes amazing with the ganache on top."
  • Rating: 8.5/10

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4. Mexican Hot Chocolate

"This December, hot chocolate season—but not just any hot chocolate: Mexican hot chocolate."

• "A lot of you in the comments told me the hack that if you cut chocolate with a serrated knife, it doesn't fly everywhere—and it seems like it's true."

• Ingredients:

  • 5oz Cortez spiced chocolate (with cinnamon)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee

• Process:

  • Simmer chocolate, milk, and cream, stirring constantly.
  • Add instant coffee for flavor boost.

• Results:

  • "The mug is kind of dirty, don't ask me why, but look how thick it is."
  • "Incredibly rich, smooth, and satisfying. The chocolate and the dairy works really well with the spice that's added into it."
  • "I think Mexican chocolate is going to be a staple in my diet from now."
  • "You can use this ratio for any chocolate you have too."
  • Rating: 9/10

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5. No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

"This is a no-bake dessert, which is my favorite type of dessert."

• "My quick and easy nature combined with my NPC brain prevents me from delaying gratification. If I'm craving something sweet, it has to be put together instantly."

• Ingredients:

  • 1 cup peanut butter (the real thing, not processed)
  • 3/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter (room temp or melted)
  • Splash of dessert MSG
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • Chocolate chips

• Process:

  • Mix peanut butter, maple syrup, butter, and MSG until smooth.
  • Fold in almond flour and chocolate chips.
  • Press into parchment-lined container, chill in freezer for 5 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate, glaze over top, chill again.

• Results:

  • "Gluten-free, no-bake, and vegan. I kind of feel like an upper middle class American now."
  • "Kind of looks like a part of a giant Reese's cup."
  • "It's even better. It's not overwhelmingly sweet like Reese's."
  • "The chocolate on top has a lot of crunchiness that balances well with the gooey nature of the peanut butter filling."
  • "I was a little worried about the almond flour being a little granular, but it's completely smooth. You can't even taste it as the peanut butter is really powerful."
  • "This is really dangerous 'cause I'm getting the urge to eat this whole thing right now."
  • Rating: 9.3/10

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6. Easy Chocolate Truffles

"If you're thinking the recipes today are kind of difficult, think no more 'cause this is the easiest one ever."

• Ingredients:

  • 4.5oz chocolate
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream

• Process:

  • Melt chocolate and cream together, chill overnight.
  • Scoop and shape into balls, freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Roll in cocoa powder.

• Results:

  • "I forbid you guys from commenting how good I am at handling balls."
  • "I didn't know chocolate truffles are this low effort. Why am I paying so much for them at the store?"
  • "Don't inhale while taking a bite 'cause you might choke on the cocoa powder. Don't ask me how I found out."
  • "It's smooth, rich, and velvety. I'm still impressed by how easy it was."
  • "You should definitely make this for Christmas."
  • Rating: 9/10

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7. Brigadeiro (Brazilian Chocolate Fudge) with Strawberries

"We made brigadeiro last week for the family recipe video and it was a disaster, so we're back at it again with an improved version."

• Ingredients:

  • 15g butter
  • 30g cocoa powder
  • 1 can condensed milk
  • Strawberries

• Process:

  • Cook butter, cocoa, and condensed milk until thick.
  • Cool for 2 hours.
  • Wrap around strawberries (attempted).

• Results:

  • "I've had this non-stick pan for a week now, but I'm still mind blown every time I use it. Did you know that nothing sticks when you use non-stick pan?"
  • "This is not looking good right now. How do people in those videos work with this so easily? This is way too sticky to work with."
  • "If you're from Brazil and watching this, are you getting triggered right now?"
  • "So what do you think of my strawberry stuffed brigadeiro? It's a very romantic dessert. You should make this for your significant others for Valentine's Day."
  • "I drink condensed milk like it's normal milk. Of course I'll finish it."
  • "Needless to say, I didn't make it right, so if you're an expert of the cuisine, why don't you send me some videos so I can give it another try."

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8. Homemade Nutella (Hazelnut Chocolate Spread)

"Every great video ends with a good nut. As you guys already know, my favorite nut is the donut. My second favorite nut is coconut, third cashew, and fourth hazelnut."

• Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb hazelnuts
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 5 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • As much chocolate as you want

• Process:

  • Roast hazelnuts, cool, blend with other ingredients.
  • Add oil as needed for smoothness.

• Results:

  • "I think the nuts are whispering to us. Listen, do you hear the subtle crackling? Why is that?"
  • "If your machine starts giving you a hard time, just put in more oil to thin it out."
  • "Once again, we've made homemade Nutella, or as you guys would call it, prehistoric cheese pole."
  • "Super easy, foolproof, great texture and flavor. I think we should be able to keep it for 3 weeks or so."

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Final Thoughts

"I really enjoyed making these chocolate recipes. I hope you try some of these out—it's a great way to increase your dopamine levels."

"If you're already hopped up on sugar, you can watch my older videos to produce some serotonin."

"All right, thank you!"

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Key Takeaways & Tips

• Don't be afraid to experiment—even if things get messy or don't look perfect, the taste is what matters!
• Simple hacks (like using a serrated knife for chocolate) can make a big difference.
• No-bake and easy recipes are perfect for quick cravings.
• Homemade versions of store-bought treats (like truffles and Nutella) are surprisingly easy and satisfying.
• Have fun and don't take yourself too seriously—embrace the process and enjoy the results!

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Which recipe are you most excited to try? Let your chocolate adventure begin! 🍫✨