Watch: "Milkshake Man" Larry's Viral Chocolate Cake Milkshake Recipe Will Brighten Your Day

Chocolate milkshakes are a tried-and-true mood booster, especially when paired with a friendly smile. In a recent viral video on Instagram, an elderly man named Larry, known by his fans as the “Milkshake Man,” has captured hearts by demonstrating how to make an indulgent chocolate cake milkshake. Larry, whose username is @thewhyyeelephant, has become a beloved figure among food video enthusiasts on Instagram.

In this popular video, Larry walks viewers through the process of creating his signature milkshake. The recipe starts with Larry slicing some chocolate and placing a glass in the freezer to chill.

To make the drink, he first adds a tablespoon of chocolate syrup to half a cup of milk. He stirs to combine them well. Next, he adds four scoops of chocolate ice cream to a blender jar, followed by the chocolate milk made earlier. He also adds a little more of the chocolate syrup. Finally comes the most decadent ingredient. He cuts a large slice of a drool-worthy chocolate cake that has many layers. He adds it to the jar with the rest of the milkshake ingredients. He mixes them in his trusty old blender. At one point, he has to open the jar and push the ingredients down with a spoon before blending again.

Check out the viral video:

He pours the shake into the chilled glass and tops it with a big dollop of homemade chocolate whipped cream. He garnishes it with the chocolate shavings, adds a metal straw to the glass and presents the final result, saying, "That's your chocolate cake milkshake. Happy Milkshake Monday."

The reel has clocked over 12 million views so far. In the comments, many people shared positive remarks. Some pointed out the high sugar content of the drink but also admitted just how irresistible it looked. Several people were enchanted with Larry himself. Read some of the reactions below:

One user wrote, “everyone shut up its milkshake monday.”

“Bros healing the Internet one milkshake at a time,” wrote another one. 

“I wish I had any person in my life this wholesome. This energy is what I'm missing sometimes and I struggle to manifest it within myself. Thanks for keeping us going.”

“Oh, milkshake man, how I adore you.”

“Not to be dramatic or anything but I would die for the guy.”

"The type of grandfather I will aspire to become."

"Every time I see your videos, I do nothing but smile and write down which recipes to work on next."

“This man makes my Monday 10x better.”