How to make the perfect chocolate cake and the common mistakes to avoid

Birthdays, celebrations and when you need a pick-me-up, sometimes only chocolate cake will do

A chocolate cake is hard to beat.

Preheat

If you want to achieve an evenly risen chocolate cake with no cracks in the surface, then make sure to preheat the oven. This will allow the cake to rise evenly and in an unchanging temperature, ensuring a fluffy, even result.