Monica, I love that you improvise. I used this recipe for a 2 tier birthday cake and it was absolutely perfect! Let mix in fully for one minute fore adding the next egg. I too, was glad to be warned about the thickness. A few weeks ago I did a test bake of the 6 layers and the brides family loved it (my husband too). Learn how your comment data is processed. What I do when this happens, is I use the domed part of the cakes and reuse it. I will definitely be making it again as it was really superb. The only adjustments I made were: 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. Could you please tell me the proportions please? Stir in the coffee and vanilla. Counteracting with a sweeter frosting before covering in fondant. Ive briefly mentioned here how I stacked the the vanilla version of this cake for a wedding. Make sure to mix thoroughly between each ingredient. Whip Egg Whites: In another large bowl whip the egg whites until you reach medium stiff peaks. I would love to see your cake! =). could that be the reason? I have not tried making this using 81, but I recommend using pans that are at least 2 inches high. , On my goodness, what a cake!! I dint know if its the recipe or Im not doing something right. Thank you again so much. The word people used was incredibly decadent because it was very rich! 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. It's rich, soft, moist, and has a deep chocolate flavor. This can also be used for cupcakes, but may I also suggest you try the chocolate cupcake in this recipe? . Hi, Could I use this cake with fondant? Would you be able to adjust temperature and times for me. Thank you as well for sharing your experience. Pour the simmering cream mixture over the chocolate in a medium bowl and let it rest for 5 minutes. This is the perfect recipe of chocolate cake. @heartsfire , @shannonh917 , @basketpam , @lbensoncan Thank you for questioning and correcting the error in this recipe. 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. This looks lovely do you think it can be done as a dairy free cake? You may or you may not have extra batter. 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? Today; Dawn's Vanilla Butter Cake . Allow it to sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Thanks to the cocoa dissolved in boiling water; it gives the cake an extraordinarily full and intense chocolate flavor. Is this stable enough or would you need to use some supports? 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. Hi, After about 1 to 2 hours (depending on the weather too), the cake should be at room temp. Please read our Privacy policy and copyright and disclosure for more details. =), Easy to follow recipe! 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?? Thanks! The family I made the 3d bear for loved it. It turned out dark, moist with a rich chocolate flavor. 08 of 25. =), I have a question I have 2 9x3 springform pans Im very unsure about measuring the ingredients are there any tips in the recipe to use these pans with please Id appreciate it a lot my last cake it was flat and small so I definitely need help with measuring the recipe for 9 please thank you guys . Came out perfect! Set the oven 350 F / 175 C. Set an oven rack in the middle rack of the oven. Would greatly appreciate it as i am making a big cake for my sons birthday. super awesome texture. You may refer to my DIY Wedding Cake post for details on making ahead, storing, and stacking these layers. Thanks! or is that too much? Thank you! Your vanilla recipe is my home to, cant wait to try this chocolate version, Youre welcome! Super fluffy yet perfect denseness for stacking. The cake was just as described, sturdy for stacking and still fluffy and fudge-like. Thank you so much for trying the recipe! Hey! It was amazing! I did it with the Dark Chocolate Duncan Hines with Chocolate Fudge pudding. This was my first ever triple layer cake and it was fantastic! Dark beer adds a toasty-rich flavor to this chocolate cake, which also uses brewed coffee to boost the chocolate flavor. 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. Why? 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. Smitten Kitchen's cake, which is baked in a single layer in a square pan, met a similar fate. Ran out of sour cream so the last half of that was whipping cream and I added 2 tablespoons of good vanilla. If you need to make a cake like this in Vanilla, head on to Fluffy and Buttery Vanilla Cake recipe. Prepare your oven by preheating it to 350 F (175 C). . I am going to try this recipe out this week. Yes, you would need definitely needto play around with the amount of batter and baking time. I will definitely make this again! Whip the butter, sugar, and egg mixture until it is light and airy. Set aside. Hi, Thank you for your recipe and tips. Thank you. Dont forget to wrap each layer very well in plastic film to keep the moisture in. Preferably in a bowl with a spout, whisk the cocoa and boiling water until smooth. Already tried it and tastes so chocolatey. I used Rodelle cocoa powder, stainless steel 8 pans with the Wilton cake strips and each layer baked without doming. I followed the recipe exactly, but the batter is extremely runny. Fluffy, smelled and tasted lovely, easy to make. 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. Also, why put coffee in a chocolate cake - I am not abig coffee fan. You would need to use a 63 pan. It was dark, moist and delicious, and sturdy enough to stack. Thank you for sharing this recipe. When I was replying to that comment I was thinking it was for the vanilla cake recipe, not the chocolate version. Thank you for sharing that info. *, 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. Also how many kgs batter does the entire recipe yield please. My daughter and her girls even loved it plain, without any frosting! Once combined, give a very good stir with a spatula making sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl. For example, 300 grams eggs x 1.25 = 375 grams of eggs for the 9-inch pan. Would it be better if I put it in the freezer? Check out some of the best ideas for Pikachu Pokemon Cakes we've gathered to get you inspired for your next Pokemon-themed party! Whisk in sugar, then add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Add confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt with the mixer running on low. This is a keeper recipe. 3 cups (600 grams) granulated sugar 1 2/3 cups (320 grams) canola oil. Tastes great!!! Next time use baking strips or cover the pans with aluminum fold while baking. =). This is the exact baking pan I use and I really do recommend this brand (not sponsored I just really love their baking pans!) 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. Whisk to blend and set bowl aside. Carving, orsculpting, cakes requires a cake with a dense crumb that won't fall apart while you're working with it. Refrigerated? 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. Also can I use Rum alcohol or any to preserve it to last longer if not putting in the fridge. I was quite tensed for this one. I am wanting to make a three-tier cake, bottom tier 10, middle tier 8, top tier 6. What would the measurements be if I need to make a 9*13? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I live in a mountain range and have to adjust for elevation with the ingredients. Am just about to make this recipe for the first time after having read all the comments and compliments! And while a low carb chocolate cake looks complex, I promise it's easy to pull off at home. So as a guide one large egg weighs between 50 to 60 grams. how many people will this recipe feed please?? I have not tried that for this recipe, but I think it would work as coffee boosts the flavors in the cocoa. I looks amazing. Weighing so much butter, right?! Is it worth refrigerating instead? Start checking at 60 minutes look for visual cues if the cake is done (e.g. I doubled the 6 inch recipe for my 10 inch pans. Was a huge success, looked great but more importantly it tasted good. Hi Shagun, the height for the 6, 8, and 10 inch cake recipe should all be the same. Just dont forget to fill your cupcake liners 2/3 full. Everyone loves it. Hi! Thank you. What ingredients are in Chocolate Birthday Cake? Your husband is one lucky guy. You have baking soda and baking powder in the ingredients but only reference baking soda in the instructions. Read this Stand Mixer Speed Control Guide. Thank you so much for trying the recipe. Hope it went great! tightly wrap each cake layer with cling wrap, then wrap again with aluminum foil to protect from freezer burn. Shaz. I need to do a 3D chocolate cake and would love to use this recipe :D Thank you! Preheat oven to 350F (see note). Pour in the boiling water (with the coffee), and mix until glossy. Another reason for cake doming is a too hot oven if youre not using an oven thermometer, that would help. What is the missing ingredient that is 1/3 cup? Im going to use this recipe forever! I put chocolate frosting and raspberry jam between the layers. It would have been way too sugary if Id used all that sugar. Made this for my grandsons 4th birthday party as a Bluey cake. Im planning on making a wedding cake for around 80. Type here..Love your recipes. =). Kiddiekakes: I've used this with several different boxed mixes & pudding flavors now. If you tried this recipe or any other recipe on this site, I would love to know! Since you are using an 81 pan, remember not to overfill them. 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. 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! I froze the cakes before assembling them, and all went very well. Happy baking!:). It was so soft and chocklety and delishious. One of the most common questions I get is how much cake do I need? So, if you choose to make a cake for 60 then you'd multiply the recipe times 3 and follow the same method as below. Is it possible to share recipe for making two kg chocolate cake please. Add the butter and mix at low speed for 1 minute. My cake pans are 8 x 1. Hi there! 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 wondering whether I can use this make a carved cake that will be covered in fondant? So 1/3 plus 2 tbsp veg oil :). The test cakes were sturdy and moist, even after 3 days in the fridge. . I filled the layers with chocolate frosting and raspberry jam. @heartsfire Chocolate pudding mix is very hard to find where I live can I susitute some other ingredient. I just want to make one 63 inch cake. Thanks for the recipe! I dont recommend using normal cocoa powder. Yes, I suggest making a batch for each tier. I live at 6800 ft. above sea level, is this recipe high altitude approved??? Thats awesome! This is a great chocolate cake with lots of yummy chocolate flavor but sturdy enough to use for sculpted and carved cake designs. Thank you! 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. Hey Pam, for this cake chocolate is the main flavor so vanilla extra is not necessary. I also used a little less flour because my eggs weighed just 270g. Your cake does sound very decadent I would have to try the modifications you made. How did it go? CHOCOLATE CAKE: Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. thanks! This cake turned out perfectly. I have disabled that feature for now to prevent this from happening again. I came across your recipe while searching for sturdy chocolate cake recipe for a wedding in January. Freezing the cake helps with fewer crumbs. Thanks in advance for your feedback! Now it's perfect! It worked perfectly! Thank you, Hi. I hope your next try will be ok. Can this cake hold the weight of fondant? You are welcome, Fallon! This is my go to chocolate cake recipe from the Cake Mix Doctor cookbook. Unfortunately, I have not tried making this in a half sheet pan so I dont have the exact measurements. Loved this recipe so much. 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. Thank you for sharing, MaryLou! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, its a big help for me! Love this cake but it made a lot more than I neededcan you freeze it? Hello, Natasha. Using baking strips definitely extends baking time. I dont know if Ive missed it but how much does this entire recipe serve? Put the meat, mushrooms, onion and garlic in the slow cooker and stir everything together to coat the meat and veggies. The butter and chocolate both firm with chilled which works in favor of cutting and manipulating the cake as needed. A chocolate cake recipe that is so incredibly easy to whip up and makes the most fluffy, chocolatey cake ever! Hey muhammadayyan, so glad to know that this is the perfect chocolate cake for you! 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. If youre doing a recipe test, I would suggest doing half of the 8-inch recipe and bake it on one 93 springform pan. 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!! Let the cakes cool in the pans on wire racks for about 15 mins. This cake was terrific when we used it last year to make a bulldozer cake. However, after the adjustments, using DIY cake strips and lowering the bake time to 42 min the layers came out beautifully. Thanks for replying. Pauline (in Wales). Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa, and sugar into a large mixing bowl. Hello, Lotti! Instructions. Hey Pauline. Could I use this recipe with fondant? I made a trial batch two days ago and it came out just like the one you have up here. Try this doctored mix for a delicious cake that won't crumble when you need it to hold-up. Please it. Set aside to cool while you make the batter. What makes this cake extra special is that it is sturdy enough for stacking without sacrificing flavor and texture. Sprinkle in the sugar and whip on med-high until light in color and fluffy. Can you give us measurements and baking time fir a 10 cake? Unfortunately, I have not tried doing a marble cake version of the vanilla and chocolate recipes, but I think it should work. For example, I can't say, you need two of these for a car cake. I hate spam and promise to keep your email address safe. 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. Add in the buttermilk, milk, vanilla and oil and mix until just combined. This time, I used cake strips, and you can really see the difference in terms of doming! Thank you so much. 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. To the bowl of a stand mixer, add the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Some historians trace this famous cherry-chocolate cake (called Schwarzwlder Kirschtorte in German) back to the 16th century, but it was most likely named and popularized by German baker Josef . I am not sure since I havent tried, but if I were to do it I think the quantities for the 6-inch would be enough. Bake at 350 for 30 - 35 minutes Melissa Diamond No related posts. Don't worry - from the time you start putting on frosting to the time you serve it, it won't be still frozen. =). A homemade birthday cake is always the best. @heartsfire , thanks for sharing your recipe! Hi! Barely any dome. Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox. Wonderful recipe!! Well done. The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. :). But, freezing it hard will make it difficult to carve with more crumbs. You can probably bake this also in three 62 pans; if you do so, don forget to adjust the baking time. I cannot find the 10 inch either. Reduce speed to medium-low then add the eggs, one at a time, beating until each addition is incorporated before adding the next one. , Thanks! However, I reduced the sugar by half used 300g as against the 600g the recipe called for and Im glad I did. Grease and flour two 8 x 2 inch pans. And yet, if salted butter is all you have, go ahead and use it. One question: if I stack the 4x6inch layers on top of the 3x8inch layers, will I need straws or dowels at all? A lot of people have been asking on how to make this for 10-inch so this is helpful! Add eggs one at a time, fully combining each egg before adding the next. So I used 60gms hung curd per egg. Note that baking time will adjust too so keep an eye on your cake. Is this a typo or is there another ingredient? I used baking strips. It cut all the rest of the ingredients down ok, but I used 3 cups of boiling water as that is what the recipe indicated, and it came out way too runny. Would a 6 vanilla and 6 chocolate work marbled together for the 8 tier? Yes, weighing ingredients is the weigh to go.LOL, Hello, I cant seem to find the ratio for 10 for the chocolate recipe. Unfortunately, I dont have experience using alcohol with cakes so I am not sure about your other question. Tried this a few days ago. Gail, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a rating and review! You can also do this in a pot over the stove. 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. I then assembled and frosted the cake 1 day before the wedding day. The cake got so many compliments. Sift dry ingredients - flour, salt, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder. Add the flour mixture in four parts, alternating with the cocoa mixture in three parts. Hi Kayleigh! Repeat the process 2 more times. Have you tried using hot coffee in place of the boiling water? Hi Sierra! This is the fluffiest cake batter ever! I must be doing something wrong as others have had great results with the recipe. Does that mean I can cut out a small section of too layer to hide a surprise in the cake? 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