Kiddiekakes: I've used this with several different boxed mixes & pudding flavors now. Were your cake layers completely cooled? Thank you for reaching out! If you are going to bake the cake layers ahead of wedding day, I recommend brushing them with simple syrup as you stack the layers. Tastes great!!! Im making this cake this weekend. Recipe: Orange Chiffon Cake. I tried this cake after a friend of mine said "you'll get better the more you make it" about the chocolate cake recipe I was using. Remember that the time indicated below is only a guide as not all ovens are the same. - contributes to a nice soft tender crumb and gives a nice color. Preheat the oven well in advance so you do not have to wait once the batter is ready. or is that too much? Premium vanilla can be expensive, which is why I make my homemade, (brewed (1 teaspoon coffee powder in cup water)), Preheat your oven to 325F/165C/ Gas Mark 3. Don't worry - from the time you start putting on frosting to the time you serve it, it won't be still frozen. Thanks for replying. Oh my Goodness!! Enjoy! Thank you so much for trying the recipe. Conversions Used 1 lb = 453 grams, 1 cup = 240 ml, 1 stick = 113g, 1 tbsp= 15 ml, 1 tsp= 5 ml, Ingredients 1 cup (227 g) Butter (unsalted, room temperature) 1 cup (200 g) Sugar (granulated) 2 cups (250 g) All-purpose flour thanks! Can I know if I just have on 6*3 inch pan can I keep the batter out till one layer is done and the bake the second or do you suggest doing half a batter at a time? The cake got so many compliments. Just dont want to go ahead and make it without knowing. You may refer to my DIY Wedding Cake post for details on making ahead, storing, and stacking these layers. Being a professional cake decorator and food blogger for over ten years she has been featured in many online magazines and publications around the world. @heartsfire , @shannonh917 , @basketpam , @lbensoncan Thank you for questioning and correcting the error in this recipe. What I do when this happens, is I use the domed part of the cakes and reuse it. Worked great every time! I live at 6800 ft. above sea level, is this recipe high altitude approved??? I am going to make 4 layers but will bake 2 layers at a time. I don't see why you couldn't make a pudding mix of your own. So much better on flavour, texture and ease than any others that I had tried. =). When I made the vanilla version of this cake, I made them 2 days ahead and stored them in the fridge, tightly wrapped in plastic cling wrap. What size box of pudding mix? My only recommnedation is with the 3d bear, DON"T use the core, cook for 2 hours and only let it sit for a few minutes before you set the bear somewhat on his butt, if you don't this batter is SOOOO heavy that the head will seperate from the shoulders. Gradually sprinkle in the sugar, beat until mixture is fluffy and almost white, about 3-5 minutes. You can also find a collection of my recipes and tutorials here onPinterest. I need to do a 3D chocolate cake and would love to use this recipe :D Thank you! Thank you! When the batter appears blended, stop the mixer and scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. I saw a previous comment about freezing the layers separately. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, its a big help for me! I am glad you liked the recipe this is my go-to recipe as well! (I had never made a wedding cake or tiered cake before). In the construction of the cake, I worked with these sponges half defrosted and I would recommend that as, although it is sturdier then any other chocolate cake I have made, I still find chocolate cake difficult to handle overall. My daughter and her girls even loved it plain, without any frosting! Do you know how long it would keep in a freezer for? I have read and accepted the Privacy Policy Microwave the cream mixture for 30 seconds and then in 15-second increments until it is just simmering. Do you think I can generally use this recipe with any boxed mix? Incorporate all ingredients together one by one on low speed. When it comes to novelty cake it's difficult for me to say. A chocolate cake recipe that is so incredibly easy to whip up and makes the most fluffy, chocolatey cake ever! Best chocolate cake recipe I have ever had and this is my go to for any occasion. =). Wow! Dont forget to wrap each layer very well in plastic film to keep the moisture in. It's not as dense as a pound or sponge cake but not as delicate as a simple moist, classic chocolate, or death by chocolate cake recipes. But, it can be double and more, successfully. I will definitely be baking this again. Print off pictures or use real objects as guides whenever possible. Conversions Used 1 lb = 453 grams, 1 cup = 240 ml, 1 stick = 113g, 1 tbsp= 15 ml, 1 tsp= 5 ml, Ingredients Makes 2 x 7-inch cakes or one 9 x 13-inch rectangle cake 8 oz (226 g) Butter (unsalted, room temperature) 1 cup (220 g) Brown sugar (light) There were comments about how rich and moist the chocolate cake was, so it had great eater reviews. Also just below the recipe card, theres a note that all my baking recipes were developed and tested using weight measurements the volume measurements have been provided for convenience. Hi! In a separate bowl, prepare the flour mixture by sifting together your dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Using baking strips definitely extends baking time. One of the most common questions I get is how much cake do I need? This will distribute the heat more evenly. In my oven it took about 65minutes and came out domed, but a knife level with the pan sorted it out. =). A chocolate cake recipe that is so incredibly easy to whip up and makes the most fluffy, chocolatey cake ever! Thank you for sharing your feedback! Thank you so much for this recipe. Copyright and Disclosure and Privacy Policy, Accessibility statement, Danish Pastry - Dough, filling, and shaping. Instructions. It is sturdy and stacks well. Prepare your oven by preheating it to 350 F (175 C). Instructions Preheat oven to 350 Incorporate all ingredients together one by one on low speed. Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or you can use a whisk) mix the oil, eggs, and vanilla together on medium-high speed until combined. Welcome, I'm Veena, creator, recipe developer, photographer, and editor of this blog. Ingredients 2 cups sugar (400 grams) 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (210 grams) 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (64 grams) 2 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa, optional (11 grams) 2 teaspoons baking soda (12 grams) But, unfortunately, this year, our child developed a dairy intolerance. Definitely freeze it!! And while a low carb chocolate cake looks complex, I promise it's easy to pull off at home. Sift all your dry ingredients together: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. You would know when a cake is done when a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Your results may vary. Am just about to make this recipe for the first time after having read all the comments and compliments! Thanks in advance. I baked this last night to see how it would work for sculpting. Havent tried this recipe yet, but it does sound great for a birthday cake and cant wait to try it! Yes, you can definitely make 4 layers. And It's delicious too. So that it won't flow over or crisp at the top? Just in time! Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. baked the cakes at 185C for about 40min (7inch) and 50min (9inch) Thank you. Preheat the oven to 350F. Wonderful recipe!! A lot of people have been asking on how to make this for 10-inch so this is helpful! I have disabled that feature for now to prevent this from happening again. So while I say this is dense it's also rich and delicious. Just wondering, there is a measurement of 1/3 cup but no ingredient to go with it. Set aside. Thank you so much for such a great recipe . I am making a tall 7 cake and wanted to know would doubling the 6 recipe work well? Overall, I thought this chocolate cake is great te be in a bakers back pocket. Thank you so much for all of your great recipes and tips! Serve with a scoop or . Everyone was raving about the cake. Thanks! Set the oven 350 F / 175 C. Set an oven rack in the middle rack of the oven. =) For the hung curd, did you use the same amount as needed if you were using eggs? Alison, thank you so much for sharing your feedback and tips. Just firm enough to layer the cakes but still sooooooo super moist. This cake serving chart guide will help you decide how much cake you need. Hi can you use normal cocoa powder instead of the dutch processed ? I wish I could pay a picture. Thank you so much for the recipe,can I use castor sugar instead of granulated sugar ?. Hey Natasha. =). . I managed to used one 6*3 tin and two 6*2 tins and split the batter. I like to use a butter-based or chocolate-based frosting for my sculpted cakes. Whip Egg Whites: In another large bowl whip the egg whites until you reach medium stiff peaks. =) Enjoy baking! We need the deep, dark chocolate flavor. Its urgent, planning to bake it now. Note that baking time will adjust too so keep an eye on your cake. They turned out so well. From the fridge, take out the cake layers and frost them. For most of my sculpted cakes, I use any one of these frostings Velvet American buttercream,Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Chocolate Ganache or white chocolate ganache Don't be afraid to try my other flavored buttercream recipes as well - see more than 30 plus buttercream frosting recipes. The conversion I used is 1 cup = 236.588 ml. The glitch happened only when the number of servings was adjusted in the printing option(s) page. The taste will be different we need the deep chocolate flavor of a dutch processed cocoa powder. Hello, Lotti! Mixture should look smooth, not broken or lumpy. oil, and milk. Thank you for the recipe.. going to give it a try today.. just want to know if i can use regular cocoa instead dutch process. My recipe is the same and the 1/3 plus 2 tbs vegetable oil should be on the same line. Whisk thoroughly to combine well. How did it go? If so, does it hold up all day once stacked and in they fridge? Increase to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. This would be helpful for the other readers who might want to use the recipe. Im REALLY glad you loved it! Mix to combine. Make this keto chocolate birthday cake for a birthday celebration . Thank you for sharing this recipe. Im doing a 3 tier wedding cake using your vanilla cake recipe, but was wondering if I could use the chocolate recipe for a marble cake for the 8 tier? Here is a chart of the amount of ingredients youll need depending on pan size: Follow the same procedure as written in the recipe but you may need to adjust the baking time. Try this doctored mix for a delicious cake that won't crumble when you need it to hold-up. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. =), I would like to use this recipe. Often people think a dense cake can be kept for longer. However, for the brandy, I have not tried baking with alcohol yet Sorry I wont be of much help for that part! Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox. In previous attempts ive tried combining the 6 and 8 ratios in some way but now planning for my own wedding cake, so need to be a bit more planned rather than winging it haha. Stir in the coffee and vanilla. The measurements and estimated baking time for a 10-inch cake are on the chart inside the post. Thank you so much for trying the recipe! With the mixer at the lowest speed, add about a third of the dry ingredients to the batter, followed immediately by about a third of the water mixture, mix until ingredients are almost incorporated into the batter. Thank you for letting me know, Valerie! =), hi do you have measurement in cups? I have recently updated to a new recipe card plugin, so thank you for pointing out the glitch in the servings adjustment. Mix 3 cups sugar, 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, 3/4 cup of cocoa powder, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp salt together in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or hand mixer until fully combined. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Well done. Do you have any suitable substitutes for milk and butter? I wish you could see how soft and moist my carving cake recipes are. I used this recipe for a 2 tier birthday cake and it was absolutely perfect! TIP: As not all ovens are the same, always check your cake for doneness a few minutes earlier than the suggested baking time. Required fields are marked *. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa, and sugar into a large mixing bowl. Im so glad you are loving the recipes. When you purchase a digital subscription to Cake Central Magazine, you will get an instant and automatic download of the most recent issue. Required fields are marked *. It turned out awesome. . It was easy to make and easy to carve. My favorite chocolate cake recipe with a moist and delicate crumb with a big chocolate flavor thanks to dutched cocoa powder and my secret ingredient, mayonnaise! Why is only the egg white used in this recipe? Shiny Hot Chocolate Bombs With Marshmallows, Construction Grade Gingerbread House Recipe, 2015-2020 Sugar Geek Show, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Sugar Geek Show, P.O. Hi, Nicole. It looks like Cake Central changed their format for recipes and lost something in the copy and pasting. Can I substitute the eggs with hung/greek yoghurt for the same? I want to make 2 tiers cake, One 83 and One 63 , can I just add both the ingredients together and prepare it in one batch? I am really glad you find this site useful! Thank you. When I look at the chart in the post it only shows 6 inch and 8 inch. Please it. I have a question. the center is not wet). I dont know if Ive missed it but how much does this entire recipe serve? It turned out dark, moist with a rich chocolate flavor. Thanks for this recipe, I have a question. I hate spam and promise to keep your email address safe. If it worked like magic for a 5kg cake Im SUPERRRR happy. Omggg what amazing reviews. This chocolate cake perfect for carving will prove the best sculpting cake recipe for you. Once all ingredients are mixed turn mixer to medium and mix for approximately 2 minutes. Most complicated cake carvings will need a series of templates, so try to get images of your shape from every angle. Preheat oven to 350. For example, I can't say, you need two of these for a car cake. Hi, Could I use this cake with fondant? Already tried it and tastes so chocolatey. Unfortunately, I dont have experience using alcohol with cakes so I am not sure about your other question. I was quite tensed for this one. OXO Good Grips Large Offset Spatula. Hi there! Shaz. Grease and line the bottom of three 8x2 pans (Note 1).Make the cocoa mixture. Sturdy & good for carving? My son remarked its the best cake youve ever made delicious! I used the same method in making my favorite basic chocolate cupcake. A really rich chocolate flavour that held up perfectly when stacking. All went well aside from the water/cocoa- halving the stated amount of 710ml gives 355ml of boiling water, which made the mix really runny, thin & liquid. Hi! The only modifications I did were adding 1 x tsp of pure vanilla extract, 1 x TBsp of unsweet ground cocoa, and I warmed the water in the microwave for 1 minute and added after blending all the ingredients with a spatula. I used boiling coffee in place of boiling water. thx. Thank you so much for such an awesome recipe. =), Thanks for the recipe. I think chilling the cake first would help too. Also, why put coffee in a chocolate cake - I am not abig coffee fan. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Can this cake hold the weight of fondant? Heyyyy !! Lightly grease and flour your choice of pans: one 9" x 13" pan, two 9" round pans, or three 8" round pans. I was worried it would be dry but it wasnt at all. Kind regards Note that I am using a conventional oven (no fan). Since you are using an 81 pan, remember not to overfill them. This light-as-air cake climbs high in the tube pan, so it stands tall and proud on a cake standno need to frost. I think 1.5 batch of the 6-inch recipe is enough to make a 7-inch. I made this for my granddaughters 2nd birthday, and it was a huge hit! - Always use large size eggs when baking unless specified. I was originally going to try your vanilla cake recipe for my daughters birthday but then she told me she wants a chocolate cake so Ill try this one instead! Used to make a teapot cake. Thank you for this lovely chocolate cake recipe! Yes, Andy, this cake is perfect for sculpted cakes with buttercream or ganache, and fondant. Counteracting with a sweeter frosting before covering in fondant. not sure if i'm using this recipe wrong, tried to make a 13x9 and it only rose 1 inch :( are you supposed to replace the ingridients on the box with the ones listed?? Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "afff2dee48b1a2bf9e4a178cc4bae0e5" );document.getElementById("f2571ecc93").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. When you ask a person how they like their cake, almost everyone will say rich and moist. Allow it to sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth. I'm an artist and cake decorator from Portland, Oregon. Would you be able to adjust temperature and times for me. This is the perfect chocolate cake recipe I am looking for, the dry looking but moist and fluffy texture when you bite it. Photos; Blog Posts; Recipes; Tutorials; Forum; Sort By . I used Rodelle cocoa powder, stainless steel 8 pans with the Wilton cake strips and each layer baked without doming. Chocolate Stout Layer Cake With Chocolate Frosting. Hi, Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. I used 6 pans and it made 4 tall layers each with approximately 600 grams of batter. Beat until each addition is incorporated before adding the next. Recipe Never Miss A Cake Total Time: 50 mins Serves: 7 cups Cool the cakes in the pans on wire racks before using them. Your vanilla recipe is my home to, cant wait to try this chocolate version, Youre welcome! My cakes did take a lot longer to bake than the times some others have commented, but thats no problem they were baked at 325 degrees with wet (in cold water) magic cake strips. But carving a rich and moist cake is definitely difficult and not recommended for novelty cakes and a cake not rich and moist is definitely not desirable. CHOCOLATE CAKE: Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Also, I have never heard of dutch cocoa powder before. You may or may not have a bit of extra batter. Here's a bit more about each. Smitten Kitchen's cake, which is baked in a single layer in a square pan, met a similar fate. Be sure to use natural cocoa powder or this recipe won't turn out. You can also try putting the cake in the fridge before stacking them so they are easier to handle. I have some sachets that I just bought which I think are about 125g is that right? Today; Dawn's Vanilla Butter Cake . Put the butter and chocolate into a medium saucepan, then stir over a low heat until melted and smooth. Instructions. Choose a cake pan size(based on 2" tall cake pan). =), Easy to follow recipe! Spray 9 x 13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. One question, i like to make my recipes from scratch. For this recipe, it has to be Dutched Process Cocoa. Hi I really want to try this recipe but would like to make it in three 6x2inch pans. The tiers were 9inch and 7inch and have used 1 tin per tier. When I was replying to that comment I was thinking it was for the vanilla cake recipe, not the chocolate version. I used this recipe for my sons birthday last month and it was incredible! Gail, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a rating and review! hi Trish, If i were to do this with vanilla cake and pudding would it work the same?? Your review really helps so I appreciate you for taking the time to write one. Is there a reason for this? Stasia1985: I'm guessing it will feed slightly more than the cake mix says, since the egg whites and extra ingredients puff it up a lot. substituted 200ml of the total boiling water with 200ml of filter coffee (decaf for the kids cake). In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients and stir or whisk to blend. Add eggs one at a time, fully combining each egg before adding the next. One question: if I stack the 4x6inch layers on top of the 3x8inch layers, will I need straws or dowels at all? Whip the butter, sugar, and egg mixture until it is light and airy. Thanks so much for the wonderful recipe! It was amazing! I would add this to my list of to dos, but in case you would give it a try I would love to know your results as well! Wonderful , Yessss! Happy baking! I dont recommend using normal cocoa powder. Also, how many layers of this cake do you think you can stack before needing dowels? Hi Veena, Preferably in a bowl with a spout, whisk the cocoa and boiling water until smooth. Would it be ok to use other cocoa powder? I havent tried using self-raising flour for this recipe, so I could not say about the outcome, sorry. I freeze the cake whole (properly wrapped, of course). Hooray! I froze the cakes before assembling them, and all went very well. Just two steps! Check for doneness starting after between 15 and 20 minutes of baking.. O.M.G. Awesome recipe. Share it with me. Would it be better if I put it in the freezer? 500 grams all-purpose flour 14 grams (1 tablespoon) baking soda 3 grams (3/4 teaspoon) baking powder 9 grams (1 teaspoon) fine salt 340 grams unsalted butter at room temperature 600 grams white granulated sugar 300 grams eggs about 6 large eggs, at room temperature Instructions Preheat the oven. Barely any dome. I would not make this cake in a 12inch pan myself as there would be a high risk of it breaking. Haha) it turned out perfectly. xx. Toothpick inserted in center should come out clean and top should spring back when pressed. Set aside to cool while you make the batter. , On my goodness, what a cake!! The tricky part when measuring in volume is that they are not consistent. This was my first ever triple layer cake and it was fantastic! Ive used this recipe to make a3-tiered wedding cakeso I can say that while it is soft and fluffy, it is firm enough to use in multi-tiered cakes. Love Love this recipe!! I am looking forward to stacking and decorating my 12 year old daughters beach themed cake! Your email address will not be published. $10.94. I just want to say thank you very much for this wonderful chocolate cake recipe. It is best to bake cakes on the center rack alternatively, rotate the cake pans halfway through baking for even baking. This recipe makes two 8" rounds. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean. Hello there. This is a keeper recipe. Sooooo good!!! I then assembled and frosted the cake 1 day before the wedding day. True, it does have a longer shelf life than most other cakes. Season the meat with black pepper. (I like to be more exact). I also used a little less flour because my eggs weighed just 270g. In a bowl (preferably with a spout), whisk the cocoa and boiling water until smooth. That way it does not go to waste and it is an extra treat for family or friends. About 8-10 minutes. If you dont have a pan the is 3-inch high, you may also use two 82 pans but you have to bake it in 2 batches to get 4 layers. 2004 - 2023 Cake Central Media Corp. All Rights Reserved. Mix in 1 cup of room temperature, unsalted butter slowly into the dry ingredients on a low speed. There are plenty of recipes on the internet but if you want to up your skills, you need more! If I put frosting in between layers and on the outside of the cake, the total height of the final cake would probably be over 5 inches. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until each addition is incorporated. Hello, Natasha. On her blogs, you will find delicious, easy and practical recipes often with instructional videos and tutorials for the home cook. Hi, Meg. Perfect recipe and accurate description Sturdy yet moist and fluffy. The cake will be 3 tiers 12, 10, and 8. While the extra 40ml (if you follow the 250ml conversion) will not drastically affect this specific recipe, I highly recommend to measure by weight It will give you the most accurate result! Save it for later. My only complaint is even with the use of cake strips they domed really high so I did have to waste quite a bit of cake. I would have worried I'd done something wrong if I hadn't of known. Add about of the dry ingredients and blend together, then add the rest of the dry ingredients & mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Fluffy, smelled and tasted lovely, easy to make. Made this for my grandsons 4th birthday party as a Bluey cake. I just want to make one 63 inch cake. I used this recipe to the T, just substituted eggs with hung curd and made a 5 kgs 2 tier covered with Buttercream. Having said that, you can use salted butter in most cakes and omit the salt in the recipe. Thank you, Angela, for sharing your feedback!:). Once all ingredients are mixed turn mixer to medium and mix for approximately 2 minutes. So easy to stack and carve!! A few weeks ago I did a test bake of the 6 layers and the brides family loved it (my husband too). Thanks for the recipe! Many thanks for any help! Thanks! I noticed in your ingredients that you list 710ml water (3 cups), but 3 cups = 750ml. Its exactly what I wanted. Add butter to stand mixer and beat at medium-high speed until smooth and shiny, about 30 seconds. Hey! Hi Trish. The family I made the 3d bear for loved it. Hope to hear from you soon cuz it s urgent thanks!! Wellso far so good! Yes, you would need definitely needto play around with the amount of batter and baking time. This ones a keeper , Thank you so much for the feedback, Kayla!!! Sift dry ingredients - flour, salt, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder. This chocolate cake perfect for carving will prove the best sculpting cake recipe for you. In a large bowl combine flour, both sugars, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Yes, weighing ingredients is the weigh to go.LOL, Hello, Sorry, I dont. For the 12 tier I doubled the 8 recipe; will double the 6 recipe for the 10. Before that, I always felt it was lacking something. To make the 10 inch, double the 6 inch recipe, bake at 325 for about 40 minutes, and use baking strips around the pans. I too, was glad to be warned about the thickness. Add the butter and mix at low speed for 1 minute. The only difference is I replace the water with espresso and add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to give it more depth. You can use caster sugar instead of granulated sugar. Add the chocolate chips to a medium-sized bowl (see my tips on making chocolate ganache ). It was ok to carve but the taste.. that is what sold it to me. Try making the 8-inch recipe but divide the batter between your two 93 springform pans (instead of three 82 pans), while making sure that the you only fill the cake pan no more than 3/4 full.
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