Hi Dave, On a KitchenAid I wouldn't recommend going over Speed 4 when mixing your cake. If the gooey portion of your cake is on the top, this could also be a sign of underbaking, which is more likely to occur with a chocolate cake because it's harder to determine "doneness" without the color change that occurs with a white cake. Check out our blog post on how to determine when your cake is done for more tips on making sure your cake is fully baked. 

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