Stardew Valley is beautiful not only because of its landscapes and the charms of farm life but also because of the possibility of preparing different, delicious meals. In this guide, we will show you the secrets of making an absolute classic: Chocolate Cake.
This mouth-watering dessert won't only satisfy your in-game hunger but can be used for gifting or with some special activities.
The Path to Chocolatey Perfection
You will need to locate the recipe if you want to whip up some chocolate cake. Here is how:
Check the calendar every Sunday for The Queen of Sauce: This cooking show airs on your farmhouse television every Sunday.
Write down Winter 14, Year 1 (or check your in-game calendar). If you watch this particular airing, you'll pick up the recipe for Chocolate Cake, and before you know it, you'll be a baking genius.
Alternative Viewing (Year 3 and Beyond): If you miss the episode the first year and are dying to make that Chocolate Cake, don't worry! Queen of Sauce replays the Chocolate Cake on Winter 14 every year from then on. There will always be another chance for culinary education.
Vault Room Purchase (Community Center): It might not be the cheapest way, but the Community Center is one of the more eccentric ways to redeem Chocolate Cake.
Bundling 2,500g into the Vault Room bundle will be worth it because you receive 3 Chocolate Cakes, among other things.
Gathering the Ingredients
Once you have the recipe, it's time to gather the necessary ingredients:
- 1x Wheat: This common Harvest forms the base of your cake. You can grow Wheat on your farm or purchase it from Pierre's General Store.
- 1x Sugar: As with many other things in this game, sugar is also an essential baking ingredient, available for purchase from Pierre's or processed sugarcane in a mill.
- 1x Milk: Fresh milk, gotten from your cows or goats, makes the cake rich and moist.
- 1x Egg: Another farmyard staple, Eggs are laid by your chickens and are a crucial ingredient for many baked goods.
Optional Sweetener (Expert Bakers Only):
1x Large Milk (Gold or Iridium Quality): Seasoned bakers can elevate their Chocolate Cake to new heights by using high-quality Milk. Gold or Iridium quality Large Milk will add an extra boost of sweetness and potentially enhance the cake's sales price.
From Oven to Plate: The Baking Process
All right! Now that you have all your ingredients, it's time to head into the kitchen and interact with the oven. Okay, now there is a recipe showing in the crafting menu: Chocolate Cake. Feel free to craft this into one ingredient to bake this tasteful result. Baking will take a bit of time, so hang in there!
Beyond Personal Indulgence: Other Uses of Chocolate Cake
While eating a piece of Chocolate Cake is a perfectly valid use of your creation, here are some other things you can do with it:
Gifting: There are a couple of characters in Stardew Valley who like sweets and would appreciate receiving a Chocolate Cake. Give it a try and see who can't wait to receive this delicious treat!
Selling for Profit: Should you get an excess of Chocolate Cakes, you may sell them to Pierre's General Store at a pretty good profit margin.
The exact components must be followed for the perfect chocolatey flavour and texture. No specific direct substitute is known for any of the listed components.
The Chocolate Cake is cooked in the game. No exact time is given, but it is probably competitive with most in-game bake times, which would be around one hour or 24 minutes.
No, I am afraid, but the Chocolate Cake does have a fixed baking time. At least you can tend to your crops, explore the town, or get on with the 'to-do' list.
With this guide, you are on your way to becoming a master baker of Chocolate Cake in Stardew Valley. Preheat the oven, prep the ingredients, and go on your way.