I that they correct measurement? Thank you :). Hi, Nick. Also can I use Rum alcohol or any to preserve it to last longer if not putting in the fridge. From the fridge, take out the cake layers and frost them. 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. Thank you! 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. Since yours is a big cake, I think you would need a a cake heating core. Sorry for the confusion! Combine the sweetened condensed milk and Bailey's Irish cream in a measuring cup. If the mixture curdles, add a teaspoon of flour and whip some more. I forgot to mention that I substituted boiling coffee for the boiling water. I froze each cake and leveled and cut (after defrosting by leaving out overnight still wrapped) when still a little chilled which made it much easier to handle. This will distribute the heat more evenly. Why is only the egg white used in this recipe? The conversion I used is 1 cup = 236.588 ml. Can I substitute the eggs with hung/greek yoghurt for the same? Make the flour mixture by sifting the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk them together. could that be the reason? Thank you! My recipe is the same and the 1/3 plus 2 tbs vegetable oil should be on the same line. Kiddiekakes: I've used this with several different boxed mixes & pudding flavors now. 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. 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. Set the oven 350 F / 175 C. Set an oven rack in the middle rack of the oven. Thanks for such an amazing recipe , Thats awesome, Reagan! Follow the recipe as is then divide the batter between two 83 pans, then cut each baked cake in half to get 4 layers. Line base with parchment paper. Are these just stacked and not needing supports (cake board, dowels)? Set aside. =). Thanks so much for the wonderful recipe! Photos; Blog Posts; Recipes; Tutorials; Forum; Sort By . Thats awesome! If I plan to use the cake within 1 to 3 days I just leave the (well wrapped) unfrosted cake layers in the fridge. Mix in 1 cup of room temperature, unsalted butter slowly into the dry ingredients on a low speed. Do you know how long it would keep in a freezer for? The size of the eggs varies these days significantly. =). I need to use this recipe for exactly same measurements as yours for my daughters wedding cake (the 1st Ive ever made) Did you get a reply to your questions. Im so glad you are loving the recipes. Your email address will not be published. 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. . Made for my daughters 6th birthday, had loads of compliments and already shared the recipe with everyone who asked! Ignore my repeat question, it was an accident . I think chilling the cake first would help too. You can double the batch to make a thicker cake and that would take about 45 to 50 minutes to bake at the same temperature. Also, I have never heard of dutch cocoa powder before. They turned out so well. More than 3 days, I freeze them and thaw it out by transferring in the fridge overnight. This cake serving chart guide will help you decide how much cake you need. 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. It was PERFECT. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Mira! Whisk to blend and set bowl aside. That way it does not go to waste and it is an extra treat for family or friends. So i imagine it can be stacked using fondant as well ? . Awesome! Pro tip - freezing the cake for an hour will make it easier to carve with fewer cake crumbs. =) For the hung curd, did you use the same amount as needed if you were using eggs? Hey Pam, for this cake chocolate is the main flavor so vanilla extra is not necessary. Thank you so much. 7g baking powder (instead of 5g) I think I did. Hey muhammadayyan, so glad to know that this is the perfect chocolate cake for you! I am glad you liked the recipe this is my go-to recipe as well! Yes, you can definitely make 4 layers. If it is, your eggs might have been too cold. Use a scale to measure out 4 ounces to replace the commercial pudding mix. Thank you, Catherine! Your email address will not be published. Thanks!! Toothpick inserted in center should come out clean and top should spring back when pressed. It turned out dark, moist with a rich chocolate flavor. Using the 82 pans, the recipe yields three 8-inch cakes that are almost 2 inches in height (before torting and leveling). This cake turned out perfectly. I was wondering whether I can use this make a carved cake that will be covered in fondant? But, freezing it hard will make it difficult to carve with more crumbs. Spray 9 x 13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. I also used a little less flour because my eggs weighed just 270g. , Thanks! 710 grams (710 ml / 3 cups) boiling water, Sturdy Yet Moist and Fluffy Chocolate Cake. I used it for a three tier wedding cake for a friends wedding. Which version of this recipe should I use? One taste and you'll declare it the best keto chocolate cake recipe! You can keep it longer if you wrap well in plastic and keep it in the fridge. I had the same issue with doming in 2 of the 3 layers. how do you store the cake..if you bake it before hand a couple of days? Great flavor, but was not stackable. The cake was just as described, sturdy for stacking and still fluffy and fudge-like. And yet, even a dense cake will stay at room temperature for only 3 to 4 days. One of the most common questions I get is how much cake do I need? Yes while taking it out of the pan..though I did leave it in for 10 to 15 minsI refrigerated it after frosting and was able to cut it alright though. 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. Hiya I would love to try this for my sons birthday. It turned out awesome. Thank you so much for taking the time to rate and give your review!. This is the best sculpting cake recipe you will love. I made this recently and it was a huge it! Does that mean I can cut out a small section of too layer to hide a surprise in the cake? I cant find the 10 pan recipe??? To the bowl of a stand mixer, add the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Best chocolate cake recipe I have ever had and this is my go to for any occasion. Preheat oven to 350F (180C) standard or 320F (160C) fan/convection. too little? I think 1.5 batch of the 6-inch recipe is enough to make a 7-inch. I have a 4 year old's birthday and am interested in trying to make a dinosaur cake! Does anyone know how to replace the devil food box for actual ingredients? Hey! Bake for 25-30 minutes depending on oven. Hi, the 6 cakes after levelling and torting stacked at 4.5 inches, any idea what was/would be the height of the 8 cakes after levelling and torting..? Thanks for letting me know. I LOVE this chocolate cake recipe. If so, does it hold up all day once stacked and in they fridge? 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 1/2 cups warm water (or brewed coffee) 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting , They LOVED IT! the center is not wet). Glad you liked it, Arlene! I cannot find the 10 inch either. There are plenty of recipes on the internet but if you want to up your skills, you need more! Gradually sprinkle in the sugar, beat until mixture is fluffy and almost white, about 3-5 minutes. Awesome! I printed out the recipe to make only 2 layers but your recipe didnt calculate the boiling water properly. Hello, I just tried this and reduced the water to 1pint, added 200g melted dark chocolate and 150g soured cream. You may refer to my DIY Wedding Cake post for details on making ahead, storing, and stacking these layers. 7 cups of batter makes about two 8" round cakes. I don't like chocolate cake and I can't bake it for the life of me (high altitude)but this one turned out fabulous even in 10" rounds!! For some its 236ml; my US cup here is labeled at 240ml, and theres also 250ml for others. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, its a big help for me! After about 1 to 2 hours (depending on the weather too), the cake should be at room temp. 1 small package instant chocolate pudding mix. If I use an 8 and a half inch tin how many layers/tins would I need to make a 3 layer base? I use this recipe all the time, but I use 3 whole eggs instead of egg whites. - I prefer to use unsalted butter so I can control the quantity of salt in my recipe. Remember that the time indicated below is only a guide as not all ovens are the same. 4 large eggs, at room temperature And It's delicious too. 4 layers chocolate buttercream, with Blue orange flavored buttercream on the outside and Bluey sprinkles and cake topper. Hi Kyla, thats a great question! A homemade birthday cake is always the best. Thanks in advance. Im going to try again and add some coffee too. I love this recipe! Instructions. Run a metal spatula between the sides of the pans and invert the cakes onto wire racks that have been coated with nonstick spray. Carving, orsculpting, cakes requires a cake with a dense crumb that won't fall apart while you're working with it. Note that for all recipes in this website, I am using conventional oven (no fan). oil, and milk. - Always use large size eggs when baking unless specified. Add butter to stand mixer and beat at medium-high speed until smooth and shiny, about 30 seconds. Thank you! This ones a keeper , Thank you so much for the feedback, Kayla!!! Note that the baking time would be different, depending on the size of your pan. I truly appreciate your feedback so thank you for taking the time to share it here. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa, and sugar into a large mixing bowl. Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox. If it worked like magic for a 5kg cake Im SUPERRRR happy. Definitely freeze it!! Half the measurements for the 6-inch cake and divide them into your 3 6X2 inch pans. Once all ingredients are mixed turn mixer to medium and mix for approximately 2 minutes. Thank you, Ruchi. The cake came out so fluffy and velvety in texture and super delicious. The test cakes were sturdy and moist, even after 3 days in the fridge. Wonderful recipe!! Add the chocolate chips to a medium-sized bowl (see my tips on making chocolate ganache ). On low speed begin incorporating all ingredients together. I appreciate the reply. This time, I used cake strips, and you can really see the difference in terms of doming! Add the flour mixture four times, alternating with the cocoa mixture in three parts, beating until each addition is incorporated. I'm going to do a "ditto" here and ask the same question. Please share with me. I live in a mountain range and have to adjust for elevation with the ingredients. Grease and line the baking pan you plan to use for your novelty cake. Your results may vary. Unfortunately, I dont have experience using alcohol with cakes so I am not sure about your other question. I used baking strips. Instead of dusting the pan with flour, use cocoa powder. NOTE: It is SUPER IMPORTANT that all the room temperature ingredients listed above are room temperature and not cold so that the ingredients mix and incorporate correctly. I was concerned the cakes wouldnt turn out. This is definitely a keeper. Kind regards @heartsfire , @shannonh917 , @basketpam , @lbensoncan Thank you for questioning and correcting the error in this recipe. So as a guide one large egg weighs between 50 to 60 grams. Im sorry but I dont have any experience making dairy free cakes. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "afff2dee48b1a2bf9e4a178cc4bae0e5" );document.getElementById("f2571ecc93").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. Hi I want to make this cake. Just a quick question what does "small package" of chocolate pudding mix mean? I used this recipe for my sons birthday last month and it was incredible! . Worked great every time! Yes, you would need definitely needto play around with the amount of batter and baking time. Its a top notch. One I use is 3/4 cup dry milk powder, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa. Monica, I love that you improvise. I recommend making it in separate batches one for the 6-inch and one for the 8-inch. - contributes to a nice soft tender crumb and gives a nice color. I did cut the sugar by 100g, really would have been better with the full quantity as it did taste more like an adult cake. Im planning on making a wedding cake for around 80. In terms of the layers, is it possible to do a 4 layer 8 inch cake or will the recipe have to be adjusted. Best Match; Most Favorites; Oldest; Newest; Comments: high to low; Comments: low to high; Added: Any date; In the last year . =), I would like to use this recipe. 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. =), Thanks for the recipe. Stir in the coffee and vanilla. I used coffee, milk and vanilla flavour as well. You must be frustrated with the wasted ingredients. I am going to make 4 layers but will bake 2 layers at a time. Save it for later. He was thrilled , Black forest and whoopie pies sound wonderful, Stephanie! For this recipe, it has to be Dutched Process Cocoa. My friends loved the flavor and raved about the moistness. Hi! Thank you as well for sharing your experience. Katy, sorry to hear about your allergy. Worked great and Im saving this recipe for good. I would love to know your results! Yes, you can replace granulated sugar with caster sugar as long as you are measuring by weight Caster has finer granules. For the 12 tier I doubled the 8 recipe; will double the 6 recipe for the 10. I looks amazing. Whip Egg Whites: In another large bowl whip the egg whites until you reach medium stiff peaks. Thanks! Mix to combine. About 8-10 minutes. Allow it to sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth. I used soaked cake strips and cooked at 160c in an old fan oven. The batter will be thick but dont worry this is normal. Do you have any suitable substitutes for milk and butter? Thanks! Preferably in a bowl with a spout, whisk the cocoa and boiling water until smooth. Same question. I live at 6800 ft. above sea level, is this recipe high altitude approved??? Hi Trish. I want to make 2 tiers cake, One 83 and One 63 , should I cut half the ingredients? I am currently working on the recipes for the other sizes of this chocolate cake and also the vanilla version. Im REALLY glad you loved it! And can I substitute flour with gluten free baking flour so similar results? Set aside. =), Your email address will not be published. xx. A chocolate cake recipe that is so incredibly easy to whip up and makes the most fluffy, chocolatey cake ever! As always, not all ovens are the same so its better to check for doneness about 15 mins before the estimated time then add as necessary. Hope it went great! Barely any dome. So is it 3 cups boiling water? Hi Kayleigh! I made 3 tiers, 10 inch, 8 inch and 6 inch. Depending on how many cakes you bake it might make a handful or more. 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. You can make this up to 1 week ahead and then freeze the cake layers, though the closer to the event date the better. This can also be used for cupcakes, but may I also suggest you try the chocolate cupcake in this recipe? 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. It was super moist and super chocolate-y. I must be doing something wrong as others have had great results with the recipe. Scrape the bowl halfway through mixing Bring back to low mixing, add in eggs one at a time. But, unfortunately, this year, our child developed a dairy intolerance. Reduce speed to medium-low then add the eggs, one at a time, beating until each addition is incorporated before adding the next one. I made a massive wedding cake with the middle tier (10 inch 3 layers) being this chocolate cake recipe. Counteracting with a sweeter frosting before covering in fondant. Kept its moist dense texture for a week. Ive made this cake many times for events and its the perfect chocolate cake! 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. Thanks for this recipe, I have a question. 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. I made it to go either peanut butter frosting at it was GORGEOUS! When I look at the chart in the post it only shows 6 inch and 8 inch. May I ask whats the shelf life(outside the freezer) of this cake? Welcome, I'm Veena, creator, recipe developer, photographer, and editor of this blog. Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl and blend with the mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds until the dry ingredients are well blended. 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. Hi there! This is the perfect recipe of chocolate cake. 11 of 54. :). Using unsalted butter means you can control the amount of salt in the recipe. STEP 2 Sift the flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda into the biggest bowl you have. Have you tried using hot coffee in place of the boiling water? Make sure to mix thoroughly between each ingredient. Unfortunately, I have not tried doing a marble cake version of the vanilla and chocolate recipes, but I think it should work. baked the cakes at 185C for about 40min (7inch) and 50min (9inch) I used Rodelle cocoa powder, stainless steel 8 pans with the Wilton cake strips and each layer baked without doming. Recipe Never Miss A Cake Total Time: 50 mins Serves: 7 cups If anyone is looking for a recipe to use I would 100% recommend this one. Ran out of sour cream so the last half of that was whipping cream and I added 2 tablespoons of good vanilla. I need to do a 10 inch 3 layer chocolate birthday cake. I am looking forward to stacking and decorating my 12 year old daughters beach themed cake! 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. This chocolate cake perfect for carving will prove the best sculpting cake recipe for you. Step 2: Add the meat and cook. Thank you! You would know when a cake is done when a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Glad you liked the cake! Hello there. I have been using this chocolate cake recipe for carving - for a long time now and carved many cakes very successfully. What size box of pudding mix? @heartsfire Chocolate pudding mix is very hard to find where I live can I susitute some other ingredient. Hello. It was a hit at my daughters birthday. thx. In a large bowl combine flour, both sugars, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. It was amazing. 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. Its exactly what I wanted. Were your cake layers completely cooled? I was worried it would be dry but it wasnt at all. I shared details on how I did my DIY wedding cake here https://thebakeologie.com/diy-wedding-cake/. The only difference is I replace the water with espresso and add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to give it more depth. I baked mine for 80 minutes Im using a convection oven (no fan). Type here..Love your recipes. Scrape the sides of the bowl when necessary. Required fields are marked *. Once all ingredients are mixed turn mixer to medium and mix for approximately 2 minutes. Would a 6 vanilla and 6 chocolate work marbled together for the 8 tier? Pour into three 8 x 2 inch round pans that have . Mixture should look smooth, not broken or lumpy. Thanks, Hi, Molly! Make sure to mix thoroughly between each ingredient. 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. Measuring by weight gives you a more accurate result. Peel off the parchment and reinvert onto wire racks to cool completely. Instructions. 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) This looks lovely do you think it can be done as a dairy free cake? Havent tried this recipe yet, but it does sound great for a birthday cake and cant wait to try it! Heat the heavy whipping cream just until it begins to boil, then pour it over the chocolate chips. My daughters birthday is coming up soon. *, I want to make this to make a book for my grandson's birthday cake for about 20 people, about the size of an A4 sheet (about 12 x 10 inches, but would like it to be deeper than 1inch. Hi, I used the same method in making my favorite basic chocolate cupcake. , Hey Renee I just graduated culinary school and I have my first wedding cake I have to do the cakes are due by the 13th. Is there a reason for this? 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! So sturdy without at all compromising on flavour, texture or moistness. Turn mixer to medium and blend well for approximately 2 minutes. Chocolate fudge cake is pressed together with homemade caramel frosting to create this irresistible cake. Bakeologie is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means fro sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Veena is the author of three blogs - Veena Azmanov, Cake Decorating Tutorials, and East Indian Recipes.She writes about cooking, baking, desserts, and cake decorating. When you ask a person how they like their cake, almost everyone will say rich and moist. I would have worried I'd done something wrong if I hadn't of known. Thank you for letting me know! 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