In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on. Unfortunately, I dont have experience using alcohol with cakes so I am not sure about your other question. I make some cake pops with them. That's why, all my recipes are detailed with pro tips & videos so you can cook, bake, and decorate with confidence. Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox. Shaz. Smitten Kitchen's cake, which is baked in a single layer in a square pan, met a similar fate. Thank you! Spray 2, 8-inch x 3-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Thats awesome, Heather! (I like to be more exact). #wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #343434; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66 stop { stop-color: #343434; }. So glad your family liked the cake. I baked mine for 80 minutes Im using a convection oven (no fan). Hi, Could I use this cake with fondant? Cool the cakes in the pans on wire racks before using them. Yes, you can make 1 batch and leave some of the batter out about an hour or so. Thank you so much for this recipe. The toothpick test should be ok. Did it crumble while you are taking the cake out of the pan? Should i have doubled the recipe for a 13x9?? Some of the cakes I've made with this chocolate as well as my vanilla cake for carving recipe have had rave reviews from my customers. Monica, I love that you improvise. Can I substitute the eggs with hung/greek yoghurt for the same? It turned out awesome. I dont recommend using normal cocoa powder. I then assembled and frosted the cake 1 day before the wedding day. Box 5501, Aloha, OR 97006, This chocolate cake has great flavor and texture but is sturdy enough to be used in carved cakes! Welcome, I'm Veena, creator, recipe developer, photographer, and editor of this blog. =). Thanks! Thank you! Thank you so much for trying the recipe. I that they correct measurement? Hi, Nick. Thank you so much for such a great recipe . Thank you for sharing your tips too. Did you make this recipe? Eeek. Cakes are my obession, which is why I'm dedicated to crafting tried-and-true recipes, small cake tutorials, as well as advanced online cake courses! In a separate bowl, prepare the flour mixture by sifting together your dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. I appreciate the reply. For example, I can't say, you need two of these for a car cake. Bake cakes until they feel firm in the center and a toothpick comes out clean or with just a few crumbs on it, about 35-40 minutes. Im planning to use this recipe for 4 tiers wedding cake, 12,10,8,6 I have not made this in 9-inch pan, but for a start, you could try multiplying each amount of ingredient for the 8-inch recipe to 1.25. The batter will be thick but dont worry this is normal. Thank you so much for taking the time to rate and give your review!. But I think I'm too late for your January cake! But I am doing a 10 , 8,6 inch cakes can you break it down for me on how to double the recipe for the 10 inch and the 6 cakes? Add the flour mixture four times, alternating with the cocoa mixture in three parts, beating until each addition is incorporated. Add dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder) together in a bowl, whisk to combine and set aside, Combine wet ingredients in a bowl and set aside. The conversion I used is 1 cup = 236.588 ml. (8-inch cake pans with shorter sides may cause an overflow in your oven.) Havent tried making this cake beyond 10-inch, but I see no reason why it would not work as long as the right amount of dowell rods are used to support each tier. Awesome! super awesome texture. Thanks for the recipe! The tricky part when measuring in volume is that they are not consistent. But, freezing it hard will make it difficult to carve with more crumbs. 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. So glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and thanks for trying it! Looked like it was a fun cake! @heartsfire , @shannonh917 , @basketpam , @lbensoncan Thank you for questioning and correcting the error in this recipe. Note that baking time will adjust too so keep an eye on your cake. Awesome! Weighing so much butter, right?! Also can I use Rum alcohol or any to preserve it to last longer if not putting in the fridge. Spray 9 x 13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. OXO Good Grips Large Offset Spatula. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog to receive new recipes by email. Already tried it and tastes so chocolatey. Thank you so much. This Fluffy and Buttery Vanilla Cake recipe has been my most popular recipe on this site. Gail, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a rating and review! The cake will be 3 tiers 12, 10, and 8. Photos; Blog Posts; Recipes; Tutorials; Forum; Sort By . So sturdy without at all compromising on flavour, texture or moistness. It's almost hard to believe this almond flour chocolate cake has no flour or sugar, but it's true. I have not tried making this using Gluten free flours, unfortunately. Hi Trish, There are plenty of recipes on the internet but if you want to up your skills, you need more! I would like to try the 6inch pan. This will be my go to chocolate cake recipe for now on. Yes, if made correctly it should be sturdy enough for that. Did you double or triple the recipe to get the 10 inch 3 layers? You would need to use a 63 pan. Using baking strips definitely extends baking time. One taste and you'll declare it the best keto chocolate cake recipe! If I plan to use the cake within 1 to 3 days I just leave the (well wrapped) unfrosted cake layers in the fridge. Am just about to make this recipe for the first time after having read all the comments and compliments! And I was just wondering if you help with the recipe I am not good with math so I really dont want to mess this up. Ive never used the cocoa powder and boiling water technique so was a bit nervous but it just fed 40 very happy people. It looks like Cake Central changed their format for recipes and lost something in the copy and pasting. Depending on how many cakes you bake it might make a handful or more. Put the . The butter and chocolate both firm with chilled which works in favor of cutting and manipulating the cake as needed. Make the cake: Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder (if using) together in a large bowl. 6-inch cakes need about 3 rods; 8-inch cakes need about 4. Thanks for sharing! My daughter and her girls even loved it plain, without any frosting! Grease and line the bottom of each cake pan with parchment paper. Its exactly what I wanted. That serving adjustment feature in the print page was already removed. I strongly recommended that you freeze the cake for an hour at least before you carve it. Would you be able to adjust temperature and times for me. Heat oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. how many people will this recipe feed please?? Run a metal spatula between the sides of the pans and invert the cakes onto wire racks that have been coated with nonstick spray. I came across your recipe while searching for sturdy chocolate cake recipe for a wedding in January. Thanks!! Another reason for cake doming is a too hot oven if youre not using an oven thermometer, that would help. =) Thank you for sharing your feedback and congratulations baby is coming soon! I would have worried I'd done something wrong if I hadn't of known. 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. I dont have much experience in baking with high altitudes. Any idea how I could scale the recipe up and what the cooking time would be? Well done. I need a 14 inch chocolate cake that will support 3 tiers on top. Heat the heavy whipping cream just until it begins to boil, then pour it over the chocolate chips. . Is there a reason for this? Thanks for an amazing recipe. . Would it be ok to use other cocoa powder? I was going to make this batter for the Wilton ball cake pan, which holds about 4.5 cups batter total. 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! The size of the eggs varies these days significantly. From the fridge, take out the cake layers and frost them. Make sure to mix thoroughly between each ingredient. I have used it many times and it holds up great when using fondant! Add in the buttermilk, milk, vanilla and oil and mix until just combined. Hi! You are welcome, Fallon! This 9 x 13-inch pan is about an A4 sheet. Add eggs one at a time, fully combining each egg before adding the next. No, this recipe works best with eggs but I do have an eggless chocolate fudge cake that I have used for carving and is very popular with my visitors on this blog. Hi I really want to try this recipe but would like to make it in three 6x2inch pans. This can also be used for cupcakes, but may I also suggest you try the chocolate cupcake in this recipe? 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. Best Match; Most Favorites; Oldest; Newest; Comments: high to low; Comments: low to high; Added: Any date; In the last year . Also, how many layers of this cake do you think you can stack before needing dowels? Enjoy! Hi Trish, 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. I never leave a review, but after making three unsuccessful different recipes from scratch - which weren't firm enough to carve or even strong enough to stack (including Hershey's recipe) I finally found this one. I have read and accepted the Privacy Policy Love Love this recipe!! Thank you so much for trying the recipe! I have been using this chocolate cake recipe for carving - for a long time now and carved many cakes very successfully. You can also try putting the cake in the fridge before stacking them so they are easier to handle. Many thanks for any help! Put the butter and chocolate into a medium saucepan, then stir over a low heat until melted and smooth. In terms of the layers, is it possible to do a 4 layer 8 inch cake or will the recipe have to be adjusted. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Total time: 40 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Yields: 6 servings Cuisine: American Number of ingredients: 9 Ingredients: 12 oz AP Flour (I like king arthur brand) 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 8 oz unsalted butter (room temp) 12 oz granulated sugar (I like superfine) 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 4 large eggs (room temp) Make sure to mix thoroughly between each ingredient. Follow the recipe as is then divide the batter between two 83 pans, then cut each baked cake in half to get 4 layers. It turned out dark, moist with a rich chocolate flavor. Recipe Never Miss A Cake Total Time: 50 mins Serves: 7 cups Deselect All. how small is small? This looks lovely do you think it can be done as a dairy free cake? =) You can also replace part of the water with coffee. I hope your next try will be ok. Microwave the cream mixture for 30 seconds and then in 15-second increments until it is just simmering. Type here..Love your recipes. Sprinkle in the sugar and whip on med-high until light in color and fluffy. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Just dont forget to fill your cupcake liners 2/3 full. Thanks for such an amazing recipe , Thats awesome, Reagan! 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. It would have been way too sugary if Id used all that sugar. =), Thanks for the recipe. Add about of the dry ingredients and blend together, then add the rest of the dry ingredients & mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. It was PERFECT. It is sturdy and stacks well. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter three 9-inch round cake pans and dust with flour, dumping out excess. 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. , Thanks! If anyone is looking for a recipe to use I would 100% recommend this one. Kathleen Smith, Overland, Missouri Go to Recipe 4 / 35 Classic Chocolate Cake =). . Im trying to bake it anyway, but should it be so runny?? Are these just stacked and not needing supports (cake board, dowels)? =) Enjoy baking! Thank you. 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? For the 10 I multiplied the 8 recipe by 1.5. Have to make an eggless version. or is that too much? A chocolate cake recipe that is so incredibly easy to whip up and makes the most fluffy, chocolatey cake ever! =) For the hung curd, did you use the same amount as needed if you were using eggs? I have not tried making this using 81, but I recommend using pans that are at least 2 inches high. Loved this recipe so much. Thank you for this lovely chocolate cake recipe! Hey muhammadayyan, so glad to know that this is the perfect chocolate cake for you! The only adjustments I made were: Once cut always cover the cut side of the cake with plastic wrap so the cake does not dry out. Recipe: Orange Chiffon Cake. It was amazing! Because of the amount of butter in this chocolate cake recipe, it should definitely eaten at room temp. It's the only chocolate cake I use! The cakes tasted good, however they seem to have crumbled at the sides a bit. I am looking forward to stacking and decorating my 12 year old daughters beach themed cake! I was amazed this cake didnt have more reviews. Im so sorry that happened to you, Darla! too little? Make the frosting: In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Refrigerated? Required fields are marked *. how do you store the cake..if you bake it before hand a couple of days? Honeybees- 3.4 oz box of pudding is what I've been using. Note that I am using a conventional oven (no fan). In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients and stir or whisk to blend. 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. thanks. Whisk thoroughly to combine well. Havent tried this recipe yet, but it does sound great for a birthday cake and cant wait to try it! Alison, thank you so much for sharing your feedback and tips. 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. On low speed begin incorporating all ingredients together. Yay!!!! Add the chocolate chips to a medium-sized bowl (see my tips on making chocolate ganache ). Im making this cake this weekend. Baking using weight measurements is awesome, right?! Hi, Meg. I made a lovely Black Forest cake for Christmas this year with alternating white chocolate namelaka and cherry filling layers and Swiss meringue buttercream frosting (decorating for the top and bare-ish sides). Thats awesome! I cannot guarantee its accuracy. definitely a five star for me! I'm not a big chocolate cake fan but this cake may be my new favorite! Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa, and sugar into a large mixing bowl. You may or may not have a bit of extra batter. I do brush with syrup before wrapping. loved the taste of the cake, i did freeze the layers but they took a very long time to thaw, so when eating/serving they were still dense. I used soaked cake strips and cooked at 160c in an old fan oven. You can also do this in a pot over the stove. 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