Thanks for sharing. Hey muhammadayyan, so glad to know that this is the perfect chocolate cake for you! 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. Hey Pauline. I dont recommend using normal cocoa powder. 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). Freezing the cake helps with fewer crumbs. Also how many kgs batter does the entire recipe yield please. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 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. True, it does have a longer shelf life than most other cakes. A lot of people have been asking on how to make this for 10-inch so this is helpful! I was amazed this cake didnt have more reviews. @heartsfire , thanks for sharing your recipe! It was amazing! Cool in the baking pan for 5 minutes. I did it with the Dark Chocolate Duncan Hines with Chocolate Fudge pudding. =). The taste will be different we need the deep chocolate flavor of a dutch processed cocoa powder. I like to use a butter-based or chocolate-based frosting for my sculpted cakes. Does anyone know how to replace the devil food box for actual ingredients? how small is small? 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. :-). A chocolate cake recipe that is so incredibly easy to whip up and makes the most fluffy, chocolatey cake ever! Its a top notch. I think 1.5 batch of the 6-inch recipe is enough to make a 7-inch. 3 cups (600 grams) granulated sugar 1 2/3 cups (320 grams) canola oil. Sorry, I dont. My daughter and her girls even loved it plain, without any frosting! Mix to combine. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "afff2dee48b1a2bf9e4a178cc4bae0e5" );document.getElementById("f2571ecc93").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. Make this keto chocolate birthday cake for a birthday celebration . Spoon equal amounts into pans and using spatula even out the batter. Alison, thank you so much for sharing your feedback and tips. 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. 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. I would not make this cake in a 12inch pan myself as there would be a high risk of it breaking. Peel off the parchment and reinvert onto wire racks to cool completely. Should it be instant pudding mix? Reduce speed to medium-low then add the eggs, one at a time, beating until each addition is incorporated before adding the next one. Thank you! The only adjustments I made were: 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. Not sure how much your eggs weigh in your country, so measuring by weight is the best way to go. Season the meat with black pepper. Preheat the oven well in advance so you do not have to wait once the batter is ready. #2: Choose the Best Base Shape Decide which base shape will work best for your finished cake. 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..? Its exactly what I wanted. Welcome, I'm Veena, creator, recipe developer, photographer, and editor of this blog. You can unsubscribe anytime. I need a 14 inch chocolate cake that will support 3 tiers on top. Kathleen Smith, Overland, Missouri Go to Recipe 4 / 35 Classic Chocolate Cake Instructions. I live in a mountain range and have to adjust for elevation with the ingredients. On low speed begin incorporating all ingredients together. This vanilla cake recipe for carving will prove to be the best sculpting cake recipe you will ever use. substituted 200ml of the total boiling water with 200ml of filter coffee (decaf for the kids cake). The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. When it comes to novelty cake it's difficult for me to say. 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. Heat the heavy whipping cream just until it begins to boil, then pour it over the chocolate chips. Did you enjoy this recipe? This time, I used cake strips, and you can really see the difference in terms of doming! 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. I want to make 2 tiers cake, One 83 and One 63 , should I cut half the ingredients? However, I can say that this cake serves 15 to 20 people. I did a 6, 8 & 10. Incorporate all ingredients together one by one on low speed. Wow! Chocolate fudge cake is pressed together with homemade caramel frosting to create this irresistible cake. Hoping to hear from you soon. Your review really helps so I appreciate you for taking the time to write one. Oil Sugar Eggs Buttermilk Vanilla Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Flour Baking Soda + Baking Powder + Salt Hot Water Butter Powdered Sugar Heavy Cream The cake is super moist as a result of using both oil and buttermilk. Add the flour mixture in four parts, alternating with the cocoa mixture in three parts. Baking using weight measurements is awesome, right?! =), Hey, Anna. Thank you for this lovely chocolate cake recipe! Loved this recipe so much. It is the most perfect choccie cake you have nailed the receipe thank you! We consider this cake to be the perfect dessert for spring or summer, but in winter, when citrus is so fresh, this is a welcome bright spot on the dessert buffet. You will likely get splits in the top of the cake which were easily removed with a cake leveler. Rate the recipeand leave a comment below. 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. And yet, if salted butter is all you have, go ahead and use it. Next, add the flour mixture followed by the buttermilk and coffee in three batches. You can use the same vanilla cake for the 12 inch. =). This can also be used for cupcakes, but may I also suggest you try the chocolate cupcake 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. Please also note that baking time will change as you are using a different pan size and theres more batter in each pan so watch out for visual cues. So MUST find the right balance. My cake pans are 8 x 1. Would you be able to adjust temperature and times for me. Note that the baking time would be different, depending on the size of your pan. I have not made this chocolate cake in 10-inch yet. Do not overfill cake pans above manufacturer's recommended guidelines. Serve with a scoop or . . You can also do this in a pot over the stove. It was a hit at my daughters birthday. Thank you! It is sturdy and stacks well. The only difference is I replace the water with espresso and add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to give it more depth. Photos; Blog Posts; Recipes; Tutorials; Forum; Sort By . Worked great and Im saving this recipe for good. Thanks! I was so glad to see this recipe in my emails today. Thank you. Thanks, Hi, Molly! Depending on how many cakes you bake it might make a handful or more. You must be frustrated with the wasted ingredients. 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) So using that guide, I would get 3 1/3 large eggs. =) For the hung curd, did you use the same amount as needed if you were using eggs? 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 am currently working on the recipes for the other sizes of this chocolate cake and also the vanilla version. I wish you could see how soft and moist my carving cake recipes are. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. , Thanks! Using baking strips definitely extends baking time. I froze the cakes before assembling them, and all went very well. Combine: Fold the egg whites into the batter until no streaks of whites remain. Hi Grazia, glad you enjoyed this and had success converting it to 7 and 9-inch! Instructions. Looks like a good recipe.. Just curious. Hello, I just tried this and reduced the water to 1pint, added 200g melted dark chocolate and 150g soured cream. 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?? Im going to try again and add some coffee too. Yes, I suggest making a batch for each tier. I have used it many times and it holds up great when using fondant! , On my goodness, what a cake!! I need to do a 10 inch 3 layer chocolate birthday cake. Thank you. The batter will be thick but dont worry this is normal. definitely a five star for me! 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. Thank you so much, Donna. One question: if I stack the 4x6inch layers on top of the 3x8inch layers, will I need straws or dowels at all? 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? I havent tried doing a 12-inch cake ever, but I would say double the 8-inch recipe and that should be enough for 123 cake pan. Looked like it was a fun cake! 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? Hi Sierra! Thank you for sharing your tips too. $10.94. The cake came out so fluffy and velvety in texture and super delicious. When I look at the chart in the post it only shows 6 inch and 8 inch. 2004 - 2023 Cake Central Media Corp. All Rights Reserved. The cakes tasted good, however they seem to have crumbled at the sides a bit. This Fluffy and Buttery Vanilla Cake recipe has been my most popular recipe on this site. Hooray! OXO Good Grips Large Offset Spatula. Turn mixer to medium and blend well for approximately 2 minutes. It worked perfectly! =), Ive tried this recipe and it tastes really nice but the problem I have with it is that it easily breaks, it scatters easily. Wonderful recipe!! Why is only the egg white used in this recipe? Do you have any suitable substitutes for milk and butter? Fluffy, smelled and tasted lovely, easy to make. I am looking forward to stacking and decorating my 12 year old daughters beach themed cake! Carving, orsculpting, cakes requires a cake with a dense crumb that won't fall apart while you're working with it. A few weeks ago I did a test bake of the 6 layers and the brides family loved it (my husband too). Choose a cake pan size(based on 2" tall cake pan). You may or may not have a bit of extra batter. 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? I baked a 10 inch tier by doubling the 6 inch recipe and baking the cake layers at 325 for about 40 minutes, using a wet strip around each of the 2 pans. I used this recipe for my sons birthday last month and it was incredible! Add the butter and mix at low speed for 1 minute. Ive received several questions on how to make a chocolate version of it, so finally, here it is! You can also bake this into two 83 pans; baking time will be longer if you bake in a taller pan. If I use an 8 and a half inch tin how many layers/tins would I need to make a 3 layer base? Make sure to mix thoroughly between each ingredient. Ive briefly mentioned here how I stacked the the vanilla version of this cake for a wedding. I havent tested making this recipe using an egg substitute so I am not sure; sorry about that. Print off pictures or use real objects as guides whenever possible. Came out perfect! Copyright and Disclosure and Privacy Policy, Accessibility statement, Danish Pastry - Dough, filling, and shaping. Wellso far so good! Note: measurements are estimated based off the vanilla cake recipe using standard US cake pans and sizes. For example, 300 grams eggs x 1.25 = 375 grams of eggs for the 9-inch pan. 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. I made this, but just converted the regular receipe that does not have the addidtional oil. *, 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. Thanks!! =), hi do you have measurement in cups? Just dont want to go ahead and make it without knowing. Set aside. TIP: If you only have a cake pan that is less than 3 inches in height, an alternative is to line parchment around the cake pan for added height, just like what I did in my Vanilla Cake. Having said that, you can use salted butter in most cakes and omit the salt in the recipe. In my oven it took about 65minutes and came out domed, but a knife level with the pan sorted it out. Then place it into these 2 different sizes of pans? Once combined, give a very good stir with a spatula making sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl. Thanks. Hi, Nicole. Unfortunately, I have not tried making this in a half sheet pan so I dont have the exact measurements. Add Food Coloring: Separate the cake batter equally into 6 different bowls. This cake turned out perfectly. Hey, Ruchi! 7g baking powder (instead of 5g) - I prefer to use unsalted butter so I can control the quantity of salt in my recipe. #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; }. About 8-10 minutes. I am wanting to make a three-tier cake, bottom tier 10, middle tier 8, top tier 6. Any idea how I could scale the recipe up and what the cooking time would be? 7 cups of batter makes about two 8" round cakes. For making this with a 10in round cake what would be the measurement differences/baking time? Preheat the oven to 350F. Because of the amount of butter in this chocolate cake recipe, it should definitely eaten at room temp. Thats awesome, Lisa! Do I need to adjust the recipe or just the baking time? Thank you so much for such an awesome recipe. Thanks for pointing that out. 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. 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. Note that for all recipes in this website, I am using conventional oven (no fan). Just firm enough to layer the cakes but still sooooooo super moist. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. thx. 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. The word people used was incredibly decadent because it was very rich! . That way you will still have a few good days to eat leftovers. 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? If it worked like magic for a 5kg cake Im SUPERRRR happy. My friends loved the flavor and raved about the moistness. Thats awesome! =), Thanks for the recipe. Thank you! The recipe for it can be found in my shop. Refrigerated? Reduce speed to low. Will this cake support at 12,10,8 inch rounds. So easy to stack and carve!! Pour the simmering cream mixture over the chocolate in a medium bowl and let it rest for 5 minutes. It is great for any special occasion and any frosting will work with it! Don't worry - from the time you start putting on frosting to the time you serve it, it won't be still frozen. Preheat oven to 350. Our family loves Bluey and this chocolate cake too. 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 My recipe is the same and the 1/3 plus 2 tbs vegetable oil should be on the same line. But, it can be double and more, successfully. I used it for a three tier wedding cake for a friends wedding. The batter should be slightly thick like in the step-by-step photo 5(step 5). Could I still make this? In a separate bowl, prepare the flour mixture by sifting together your dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Hi I really want to try this recipe but would like to make it in three 6x2inch pans. I looks amazing. Thank you so much for such a great recipe . Add eggs, one at a time, beating until each addition is incorporated. Its urgent, planning to bake it now. The vanilla cake has the 6, 8, and 10-inch recipe. STEP 2 Sift the flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda into the biggest bowl you have. Increase to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. A cake that can be cut and manipulated without falling apart. Be careful not to overmix.Divide the batter between the pans and smooth the surfaces. Hi, Ive been asked to make a tiered chocolate cake for a wedding. Everyone loves it. I havent used this recipe for a cupcake, but I dont see any reason why not. I doubled the recipe for the 6 inch cake for my 10 inch pans, and baked it at 325 for about 40 minutes. 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. However, after the adjustments, using DIY cake strips and lowering the bake time to 42 min the layers came out beautifully. (Note 2). Check for doneness starting after between 15 and 20 minutes of baking.. O.M.G. I used soaked cake strips and cooked at 160c in an old fan oven. Adjust the servings slider on the recipe card to change the amounts the recipe makes. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean. (I had never made a wedding cake or tiered cake before). I will definitely be making it again as it was really superb. I also used a little less flour because my eggs weighed just 270g. It was my first time baking with metric weights and measures, but I used a scale and was very pleased with results. I printed out the recipe to make only 2 layers but your recipe didnt calculate the boiling water properly. Let the cakes cool in the pans on wire racks for about 15 mins. Hi thanks for the recipe, looking for a sponge for a fondant cake will this work well? It turned out awesome. Once all ingredients are mixed turn mixer to medium and mix for approximately 2 minutes. CHOCOLATE CAKE: Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. I am really glad you find this site useful! I had plenty of batter for my three 9 x 2 pans. Thanks. thanks! Wonderful , Yessss! Well done. too little? How did it go? Next time use baking strips or cover the pans with aluminum fold while baking. Hello, Natasha. The butter and chocolate both firm with chilled which works in favor of cutting and manipulating the cake as needed. 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. Your email address will not be published. =) You can also replace part of the water with coffee. I have a question. I used Rodelle cocoa powder, stainless steel 8 pans with the Wilton cake strips and each layer baked without doming. Make the flour mixture by sifting the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk them together. Scrape the bowl halfway through mixing Bring back to low mixing, add in eggs one at a time. Weighing so much butter, right?! My son remarked its the best cake youve ever made delicious! It was moist, yummy and had the perfect consistency. From the fridge, take out the cake layers and frost them. The cake got so many compliments. Thanks for such an amazing recipe , Thats awesome, Reagan! yes! 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! Remember that the time indicated below is only a guide as not all ovens are the same. Love Love this recipe!! Could you please tell me the proportions please? It was easy to make and easy to carve. my question is, do I need to use the simple syrup to moist it when stacking or it will be moist on its own? We can't even go by the instructions as it just says to use all the ingredients. If you need to make a cake like this in Vanilla, head on to Fluffy and Buttery Vanilla Cake recipe. I strongly recommended that you freeze the cake for an hour at least before you carve it. Add butter to stand mixer and beat at medium-high speed until smooth and shiny, about 30 seconds. Yay!!!! If i were to do this with vanilla cake and pudding would it work the same?? Everyone was raving about the cake. 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. Thanks in advance for your feedback! This is my go to chocolate cake recipe from the Cake Mix Doctor cookbook. Before that, I always felt it was lacking something. The cake has a soft crumb but it is sturdy enough for stacking and carving. This is definitely a keeper. Butter, double-line and wrap the sides of the 30cm deep-round cake tin as before. 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. the center is not wet). I don't see why you couldn't make a pudding mix of your own. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, vanilla, red food coloring, sour cream, veg. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Hey Pam, for this cake chocolate is the main flavor so vanilla extra is not necessary. 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