Just in time! The size of the eggs varies these days significantly. That way you will still have a few good days to eat leftovers. I cut them into 4ths and made whoopie pies with the leftover frosting for my husbands lunchbox. It is sturdy and stacks well. I have read and accepted the Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe anytime. Thats what I use for my personal recipe now. In a large bowl combine flour, both sugars, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Shaz. I must say this is the best butterbased chocolate cake I have ever baked. I then assembled and frosted the cake 1 day before the wedding day. Smitten Kitchen's cake, which is baked in a single layer in a square pan, met a similar fate. I havent tried using self-raising flour for this recipe, so I could not say about the outcome, sorry. 1 small package instant chocolate pudding mix. I have some sachets that I just bought which I think are about 125g is that right? The cake was just as described, sturdy for stacking and still fluffy and fudge-like. Bake for 25-30 minutes depending on oven. It was my first time baking with metric weights and measures, but I used a scale and was very pleased with results. It was moist, yummy and had the perfect consistency. The tricky part when measuring in volume is that they are not consistent. Hey! An absolute success! Start checking at 60 minutes look for visual cues if the cake is done (e.g. Thanks so much for posting! Make sure to mix thoroughly between each ingredient. hi Trish, Sooooo good!!! Its urgent, planning to bake it now. Gail, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a rating and review! So I used 60gms hung curd per egg. Set aside. Same question. I am wanting to make a three-tier cake, bottom tier 10, middle tier 8, top tier 6. So easy to stack and carve!! This recipe has not been tested in high altitude, sorry! Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean. I do brush with syrup before wrapping. You must be frustrated with the wasted ingredients. Just wondering, there is a measurement of 1/3 cup but no ingredient to go with it. Note that baking time will adjust too so keep an eye on your cake. Set the oven 350 F / 175 C. Set an oven rack in the middle rack of the oven. The cake will be 3 tiers 12, 10, and 8. Bake at 350 for 30 - 35 minutes. I then did a quick Google search for "chocolate cake," which revealed that Add a Pinch's recipe might be the most beloved of them all. Finally I have a chocolate cake recipe that I can trust! Can you give us measurements and baking time fir a 10 cake? Hi Trish, Im REALLY glad you loved it! I have a 4 year old's birthday and am interested in trying to make a dinosaur cake! I dint know if its the recipe or Im not doing something right. Hi Sierra! Save it for later. I'm not a big chocolate cake fan but this cake may be my new favorite! My recipe is the same and the 1/3 plus 2 tbs vegetable oil should be on the same line. This cake is delicious! Thank you! Hi, Could I use this cake with fondant? Yes, you can replace granulated sugar with caster sugar as long as you are measuring by weight Caster has finer granules. Hi! Yay!!!! I make some cake pops with them. Will this cake support at 12,10,8 inch rounds. Make the flour mixture by sifting the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk them together. Thank you for sharing your feedback, Suky! I strongly recommended that you freeze the cake for an hour at least before you carve it. Not taking the type of frosting into consideration, the cake itself can be stored at room temp (properly wrapped) for about 2 days, 1 week in the fridge. Welcome, I'm Veena, creator, recipe developer, photographer, and editor of this blog. Spoon equal amounts into pans and using spatula even out the batter. 2004 - 2023 Cake Central Media Corp. All Rights Reserved. Add about of the dry ingredients and blend together, then add the rest of the dry ingredients & mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. This chocolate cake perfect for carving will prove the best sculpting cake recipe for you. 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! It was easy to make and easy to carve. The only adjustments I made were: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter three 9-inch round cake pans and dust with flour, dumping out excess. Worked great and Im saving this recipe for good. 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. Let mix in fully for one minute fore adding the next egg. We can't even go by the instructions as it just says to use all the ingredients. https://thebakeologie.com/diy-wedding-cake/, I just used this recipe yesterday and made three 62 cakes + a dozen cupcakes. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on. 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. Have you tried using hot coffee in place of the boiling water? Preheat oven to 350F (180C) standard or 320F (160C) fan/convection. It looks like Cake Central changed their format for recipes and lost something in the copy and pasting. This recipe makes two 8" rounds. Could you please tell me the proportions please? Unfortunately, I dont have experience using alcohol with cakes so I am not sure about your other question. Yehey!! =), Hey, Anna. Overall, I thought this chocolate cake is great te be in a bakers back pocket. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "afff2dee48b1a2bf9e4a178cc4bae0e5" );document.getElementById("f2571ecc93").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. =). , They LOVED IT! My daughter and her girls even loved it plain, without any frosting! Thank you. I hope this helps. However, for the brandy, I have not tried baking with alcohol yet Sorry I wont be of much help for that part! Would I make four layers and bake half at a time? I can send you a pic of the recipe it calculated if you want, but that is a glitch you will need to fix. On low speed begin incorporating all ingredients together. 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. Thanks for this recipe, I have a question. In your mixing bowl, combine sour cream, oil, water, eggs, & flavorings. Add oil, egg, vanilla and milk to the flour mixture and beat well to combine, about 30 seconds. Combine: Fold the egg whites into the batter until no streaks of whites remain. It's rich, soft, moist, and has a deep chocolate flavor. Beat until each addition is incorporated before adding the next. Once decorated the cake does not need to be refrigerated unless you use perishable frosting or filling. 6-inch cakes need about 3 rods; 8-inch cakes need about 4. Preferably in a bowl with a spout, whisk the cocoa and boiling water until smooth. Ive received several questions on how to make a chocolate version of it, so finally, here it is! Does that mean I can cut out a small section of too layer to hide a surprise in the cake? After trying out several different yellow cake recipes, which always turned out dry I . Also how many kgs batter does the entire recipe yield please. Thanks in advance. I absolutely love the cake . Hey, Ruchi! definitely a five star for me! I have not tried making this using 81, but I recommend using pans that are at least 2 inches high. Hi Shagun, the height for the 6, 8, and 10 inch cake recipe should all be the same. I made this for my granddaughters 2nd birthday, and it was a huge hit! Recipe: Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake with Caramel Buttercream. I would have worried I'd done something wrong if I hadn't of known. Would Cadburys Bournville Cocoa Powder work? @heartsfire Chocolate pudding mix is very hard to find where I live can I susitute some other ingredient. I want to use this chocolate cake as part of a mousse cake. (To make a four-layer cake, use two 9" round pans; the layers will each be split in half.) You have baking soda and baking powder in the ingredients but only reference baking soda in the instructions. 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. Prepare your oven by preheating it to 350 F (175 C). In a separate bowl, combine eggs, vanilla, red food coloring, sour cream, veg. I will definitely make this again! I did have to bake for more than 60 mins as toothpick test was wet. Monica, I love that you improvise. 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. Then place it into these 2 different sizes of pans? Yes, you can make 1 batch and leave some of the batter out about an hour or so. 1 cup = 250ml, so its confusing. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This is a great chocolate cake with lots of yummy chocolate flavor but sturdy enough to use for sculpted and carved cake designs. A cake that can be cut and manipulated without falling apart. thanks. What size box of pudding mix? But, unfortunately, this year, our child developed a dairy intolerance. mostly Ill use it for the 10 cake. Do I need to adjust the recipe or just the baking time? You may refer to my DIY Wedding Cake post for details on making ahead, storing, and stacking these layers. I wish I could pay a picture. I used boiling coffee in place of boiling water. Hey Natasha. However, I reduced the sugar by half used 300g as against the 600g the recipe called for and Im glad I did. how small is small? When I was replying to that comment I was thinking it was for the vanilla cake recipe, not the chocolate version. Honeybees- 3.4 oz box of pudding is what I've been using. I used the same method in making my favorite basic chocolate cupcake. The only difference is I replace the water with espresso and add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to give it more depth. Thank you again so much. Thank you, Hi. 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. What ingredients are in Chocolate Birthday Cake? substituted 200ml of the total boiling water with 200ml of filter coffee (decaf for the kids cake). Run a metal spatula between the sides of the pans and invert the cakes onto wire racks that have been coated with nonstick spray. The steps to make this chocolate cake are actually simple. I havent tested making this recipe using an egg substitute so I am not sure; sorry about that. Do not overfill cake pans above manufacturer's recommended guidelines. I even pasted pieces together, froze that, and then carved some more so I guess it worked out pretty well. 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. I had about 12 sponges on the go and forgot to check the temp of the chocolate sponge before tipping it out of the pan and it feel apart, it was far to hot yet. Weighing so much butter, right?! 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. I freeze the cake whole (properly wrapped, of course). Thanks. It's the only chocolate cake I use! So using that guide, I would get 3 1/3 large eggs. I like to use a butter-based or chocolate-based frosting for my sculpted cakes. Thank you. The family I made the 3d bear for loved it. 08 of 25. =), I gave this recipe a shot after I was looking for recipe that would have a good consistency for a tiered cake. (8-inch cake pans with shorter sides may cause an overflow in your oven.) Turn mixer to medium and blend well for approximately 2 minutes. It held its shape and was easy to work with. Cristee- do 2 layers for 13x9 (which is easiest if you just have 2 of the same pan- takes less time). Your results may vary. For round pans, spray pans with nonstick cooking spray, then line bottoms with parchment paper. Hi! I have not tried making this using Gluten free flours, unfortunately. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until each addition is incorporated. Grease and line the baking pan you plan to use for your novelty cake. I found that this cake, if stored and kept covered in the fridge, stays at its best for about 3-5 days max. Would you be able to adjust temperature and times for me. Instead of dusting the pan with flour, use cocoa powder. 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? When you ask a person how they like their cake, almost everyone will say rich and moist. This will distribute the heat more evenly. Dont forget to wrap each layer very well in plastic film to keep the moisture in. Instructions. Does anyone know how to replace the devil food box for actual ingredients? Thanks to the cocoa dissolved in boiling water; it gives the cake an extraordinarily full and intense chocolate flavor. Just dont forget to fill your cupcake liners 2/3 full. 3 cups (600 grams) granulated sugar 1 2/3 cups (320 grams) canola oil. I don't see why you couldn't make a pudding mix of your own. Recipes. I cannot find the 10 inch either. Half the measurements for the 6-inch cake and divide them into your 3 6X2 inch pans. Set aside. In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add in milk, oil, eggs and vanilla until combined. Once all ingredients are mixed turn mixer to medium and mix for approximately 2 minutes. Is this a typo or is there another ingredient? @heartsfire , thanks for sharing your recipe! I appreciate the reply. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. I did a 6, 8 & 10. Toothpick inserted in center should come out clean and top should spring back when pressed. Thank you for sharing that info. The recipe for it can be found in my shop. Also can I use Rum alcohol or any to preserve it to last longer if not putting in the fridge. Hooray! STEP 2 Sift the flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda into the biggest bowl you have. This is definitely a keeper. Why is only the egg white used in this recipe? This cake recipe is a keeper for sure. I made this cake for my grandsons birthday yeaterday. Just in time for my 2 tiered cake order for this weekend. So sturdy without at all compromising on flavour, texture or moistness. I filled the layers with chocolate frosting and raspberry jam. Hello, I just tried this and reduced the water to 1pint, added 200g melted dark chocolate and 150g soured cream. yes! So that it won't flow over or crisp at the top? Hi Kayleigh! Hi Trish, 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 Trish, Since you are using an 81 pan, remember not to overfill them. Instructions Preheat oven to 350 Incorporate all ingredients together one by one on low speed. Im going to try again and add some coffee too. This vanilla cake recipe for carving will prove to be the best sculpting cake recipe you will ever use. Was a huge success, looked great but more importantly it tasted good. Thank you for sharing your feedback! Also, how full is best to fill pans? For the 8-inch cake recipe, I divided the batter into three 82 pans. 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. This would be helpful for the other readers who might want to use the recipe. Box 5501, Aloha, OR 97006, This chocolate cake has great flavor and texture but is sturdy enough to be used in carved cakes! When it comes to novelty cake it's difficult for me to say. I came across your recipe while searching for sturdy chocolate cake recipe for a wedding in January. The cake rose right at the top of the pan. Enjoy! This is my go to chocolate cake recipe from the Cake Mix Doctor cookbook. The batter should be slightly thick like in the step-by-step photo 5(step 5). Looks like a good recipe.. Just curious. It was ok to carve but the taste.. that is what sold it to me. Oh my Goodness!! This is the perfect chocolate cake recipe I am looking for, the dry looking but moist and fluffy texture when you bite it. 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 for this recipe. We need the deep, dark chocolate flavor. 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