You would know when a cake is done when a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Thank you. Any idea how I could scale the recipe up and what the cooking time would be? too little? Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Thanks! =) For the hung curd, did you use the same amount as needed if you were using eggs? Instructions. Thank you so much for trying the recipe. Made for my daughters 6th birthday, had loads of compliments and already shared the recipe with everyone who asked! Heat the heavy whipping cream just until it begins to boil, then pour it over the chocolate chips. 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. 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. An absolute success! Next time use baking strips or cover the pans with aluminum fold while baking. A cake that can be cut and manipulated without falling apart. Thanks so much for a great recipe!! Hello, Shaz! And while a low carb chocolate cake looks complex, I promise it's easy to pull off at home. 7g baking powder (instead of 5g) I made this recently and it was a huge it! Be careful not to overmix.Divide the batter between the pans and smooth the surfaces. Tried this a few days ago. The Best Chocolate Cake combines cocoa and coffee to create a chocolate lover's dream. Thank you! Are these just stacked and not needing supports (cake board, dowels)? Added Swiss meringue buttercream with dark chocolate melted in, lashings of it. Most complicated cake carvings will need a series of templates, so try to get images of your shape from every angle. Im going to try again and add some coffee too. Hi Veena, Finally I have a chocolate cake recipe that I can trust! Im so sorry that happened to you, Darla! Once all ingredients are mixed turn mixer to medium and mix for approximately 2 minutes. Preheat the oven well in advance so you do not have to wait once the batter is ready. . tightly wrap each cake layer with cling wrap, then wrap again with aluminum foil to protect from freezer burn. Cool the cakes in the pans on wire racks before using them. Do not overfill cake pans above manufacturer's recommended guidelines. #2: Choose the Best Base Shape Decide which base shape will work best for your finished cake. =), Easy to follow recipe! I made this cake for my grandsons birthday yeaterday. , 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. The taste will be different we need the deep chocolate flavor of a dutch processed cocoa powder. Whisk to blend and set bowl aside. I used the same method in making my favorite basic chocolate cupcake. I also used a little less flour because my eggs weighed just 270g. This recipe makes two 8" rounds. I think I did. I even pasted pieces together, froze that, and then carved some more so I guess it worked out pretty well. My son in law says its the best cake hes ever eaten! Combine: Fold the egg whites into the batter until no streaks of whites remain. I dont know if Ive missed it but how much does this entire recipe serve? Add the butter and mix at low speed for 1 minute. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light in color and fluffy, about 8 minutes. Note that I am using a conventional oven (no fan). The cake rose right at the top of the pan. Another question, what recipe you recommend for 12 vanilla cake that will support the 3 other tiers? Season the meat with black pepper. For example, I can't say, you need two of these for a car cake. So much better on flavour, texture and ease than any others that I had tried. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. 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. Your vanilla recipe is my home to, cant wait to try this chocolate version, Youre welcome! Followed the directions to the letter, the cake fell apart when I tried stacking it. I was wondering whether I can use this make a carved cake that will be covered in fondant? Baking using weight measurements is awesome, right?! I used Rodelle cocoa powder, stainless steel 8 pans with the Wilton cake strips and each layer baked without doming. Just two steps! =). 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. Just half the ingredients for the 6-inch to get 1 layer. How many days will the Chocolate cake last without freezing or can it last a week without putting in the fridge or freezer. However, I can say that this cake serves 15 to 20 people. Thank you for sharing, MaryLou! Omggg what amazing reviews. Hi Kayleigh! It should read 1/3 cup vegetable oil plus 2 tablespoons. This cake serving chart guide will help you decide how much cake you need. Its exactly what I wanted. 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. Hi I want to make this cake. 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) Thank you so much for taking the time to rate and give your review!. 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. Thanks for this recipe, I have a question. Wonderful recipe!! Did you double or triple the recipe to get the 10 inch 3 layers? Thank you! For round pans, spray pans with nonstick cooking spray, then line bottoms with parchment paper. When it comes to novelty cake it's difficult for me to say. I baked this last night to see how it would work for sculpting. 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. In a standing mixer, mix the eggs, buttermilk, warm water, espresso powder, oil and vanilla until combined. 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. After torting and leveling the cakes, the total height of my cake is about 4.5 inches. The cake will be 3 tiers 12, 10, and 8. Since yours is a big cake, I think you would need a a cake heating core. I would add this to my list of to dos, but in case you would give it a try I would love to know your results as well! I managed to used one 6*3 tin and two 6*2 tins and split the batter. It is the most perfect choccie cake you have nailed the receipe thank you! I have some sachets that I just bought which I think are about 125g is that right? This is the perfect chocolate cake recipe I am looking for, the dry looking but moist and fluffy texture when you bite it. It was a hit at my daughters birthday. When I look at the chart in the post it only shows 6 inch and 8 inch. Hope to hear from you soon cuz it s urgent thanks!! Hey muhammadayyan, so glad to know that this is the perfect chocolate cake for you! Hey! Please watch out for it soon. Please it. A lot of people have been asking on how to make this for 10-inch so this is helpful! This was my first ever triple layer cake and it was fantastic! Sorry for the confusion! Set aside. Another reason for cake doming is a too hot oven if youre not using an oven thermometer, that would help. My cake pans are 8 x 1. Check for doneness starting after between 15 and 20 minutes of baking.. O.M.G. my question is, do I need to use the simple syrup to moist it when stacking or it will be moist on its own? I only had a large box of Chocolate and Vanilla pudding on hand so I used all of those and whipped my egg whites adding them last. I'm going to do a "ditto" here and ask the same question. May I ask whats the shelf life(outside the freezer) of this cake? Thanks to the cocoa dissolved in boiling water; it gives the cake an extraordinarily full and intense chocolate flavor. Its urgent, planning to bake it now. Sorry, your cake didnt turn out well! 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?? It worked perfectly! =). Please!! because it depends on the size of your car template. You must be frustrated with the wasted ingredients. Do you think I can generally use this recipe with any boxed mix? Hooray! For this recipe, it has to be Dutched Process Cocoa. Just omit salt in the recipe. How did it go? Please read our Privacy policy and copyright and disclosure for more details. Just wondering, there is a measurement of 1/3 cup but no ingredient to go with it. 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. I came upon your recipe while searching for chocolate cake recipes that are sturdy enough for carving. It can stay at room temperature for two days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Do I have to make a batch of this cake batter for each tier size of the cake (hope that makes sense)? Thank you. I would love to see your cake! Add the flour mixture in four parts, alternating with the cocoa mixture in three parts. I came across your recipe while searching for sturdy chocolate cake recipe for a wedding in January. - I prefer to use unsalted butter so I can control the quantity of salt in my recipe. Wow! The conversion I used is 1 cup = 236.588 ml. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Hi can you use normal cocoa powder instead of the dutch processed ? Im happy you liked the outcome given the substitution youve made! =) Enjoy baking! Add butter to stand mixer and beat at medium-high speed until smooth and shiny, about 30 seconds. Peel off the parchment and reinvert onto wire racks to cool completely. Of course, the two 63 pans yielded a taller cake, about 3 inches in height (before torting and leveling). I wish I could pay a picture. I have recently updated to a new recipe card plugin, so thank you for pointing out the glitch in the servings adjustment. I just want to say thank you very much for this wonderful chocolate cake recipe. Once combined, give a very good stir with a spatula making sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl. Why? I made this for my granddaughters 2nd birthday, and it was a huge hit! Learn how your comment data is processed. I followed the recipe exactly, but the batter is extremely runny. This will distribute the heat more evenly. Instructions Preheat oven to 350 Incorporate all ingredients together one by one on low speed. However, I have rectangular baking tray, 32 x 25.4 x 6.6 cm (12.6 inch x 10 inch x 2.6 inch) Can you please tell me how best apply measurements and cooking times for this. I will definitely be baking this again. I would like to use this recipe to make a 3D firetruck cake but need to make it in a 1/2 sheet pan. Hi Kyla, thats a great question! Cheers Meg. Awesome! https://thebakeologie.com/diy-wedding-cake/, For the 6-inch cake recipe, I used a cake pan that is 3 inches in height (, For the 8-inch cake recipe, I used a cake pan that is 2 inches in height (. There were comments about how rich and moist the chocolate cake was, so it had great eater reviews. This cake recipe is so amazing! Gail, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a rating and review! He was thrilled , Black forest and whoopie pies sound wonderful, Stephanie! 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. Thank you! I used 6 pans and it made 4 tall layers each with approximately 600 grams of batter. 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. 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. You will likely get splits in the top of the cake which were easily removed with a cake leveler. I appreciate you coming back here to share your results very useful for those who are looking for an alternative to eggs. Just in time for my 2 tiered cake order for this weekend. 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. CHOCOLATE CAKE: Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. ?I have a customer who wants cherry chip flavor cake and I thought about using vanilla pudding instead. Thank you so much for such a great recipe . Make sure to mix thoroughly between each ingredient. Using unsalted butter means you can control the amount of salt in the recipe. Thanks for the recipe! 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. Hope it went great! Hey, Ruchi! The size of the eggs varies these days significantly. Im trying to bake it anyway, but should it be so runny?? Just dont forget to fill your cupcake liners 2/3 full. thanks! Hi! You may refer to my DIY Wedding Cake post for details on making ahead, storing, and stacking these layers. I used dowels to stabilize it, and covered it in green buttercream, as it was a dinosaur themed cake. I that they correct measurement? Repeat the process 2 more times. Welcome, I'm Veena, creator, recipe developer, photographer, and editor of this blog. Thank you so much for trying the recipe! Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean. Already tried it and tastes so chocolatey. In your mixing bowl, combine sour cream, oil, water, eggs, & flavorings. 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. Required fields are marked *. Hoping to hear from you soon. I must be doing something wrong as others have had great results with the recipe. From where I am, 1 large egg (without the shell) is more or less 50 grams. It was super moist and super chocolate-y. Add the flour mixture four times, alternating with the cocoa mixture in three parts, beating until each addition is incorporated. A really rich chocolate flavour that held up perfectly when stacking. Worked great and Im saving this recipe for good. 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). - contributes to a nice soft tender crumb and gives a nice color. Unfortunately, I have not tried doing a marble cake version of the vanilla and chocolate recipes, but I think it should work. Should it be instant pudding mix? Sturdy & good for carving? The test cakes were sturdy and moist, even after 3 days in the fridge. Thank you so much for all of your great recipes and tips! Thank you, Ruchi. 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. thanks. Spray 2, 8-inch x 3-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Hi, Thank you for your recipe and tips. Im going to try the vanilla cake recipe next time. You are here I would love to know though in case you decide to experiment on it! Set aside to cool while you make the batter. Thanks in advance for your feedback! This chocolate carving is delicious on its own, especially when it's fresh so don't be afraid to use it for not just sculpting. Did you enjoy this recipe? That's why, all my recipes are detailed with pro tips & videos so you can cook, bake, and decorate with confidence. Would it be ok to use other cocoa powder? I am glad your guests loved the chocolate cake! The batter should be slightly thick like in the step-by-step photo 5(step 5). Awesome recipe. Glad you liked it, Arlene! 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? This vanilla cake recipe for carving will prove to be the best sculpting cake recipe you will ever use. Also let the cake cool quite a bit in the pan (I would say longer then 15 minutes). On low speed begin incorporating all ingredients together. Ive briefly mentioned here how I stacked the the vanilla version of this cake for a wedding. Hey! Since you are using an 81 pan, remember not to overfill them. 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. Once all ingredients are mixed turn mixer to medium and mix for approximately 2 minutes. Also, why put coffee in a chocolate cake - I am not abig coffee fan. Gradually sprinkle in the sugar, beat until mixture is fluffy and almost white, about 3-5 minutes. I have a Captains Hat to make and just tried this recipe and they turned out of the pans on my hands great without cracking. I would not make this cake in a 12inch pan myself as there would be a high risk of it breaking. The steps to make this chocolate cake are actually simple. That way you will still have a few good days to eat leftovers. What size box of pudding mix? Yes, Andy, this cake is perfect for sculpted cakes with buttercream or ganache, and fondant. Thank you. Hi, Ive been asked to make a tiered chocolate cake for a wedding. Thanks. Thank you as well for sharing your experience. Sorry, I dont. or is that too much? I do brush with syrup before wrapping. The cake was just as described, sturdy for stacking and still fluffy and fudge-like. Yes, you would definitely need dowels/rods to support them. My daughter and her girls even loved it plain, without any frosting! 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. 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. Turn mixer to medium and blend well for approximately 2 minutes. My daughters birthday is coming up soon. I had plenty of batter for my three 9 x 2 pans. 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. Everyone loved it! This is the perfect recipe of chocolate cake. Love Love this recipe!! Instructions. =) Thank you for sharing your feedback and congratulations baby is coming soon! It's very similar to the Darn Good Chocolate cake recipe. Was a huge success, looked great but more importantly it tasted good. The butter and chocolate both firm with chilled which works in favor of cutting and manipulating the cake as needed. could that be the reason? I don't see why you couldn't make a pudding mix of your own. When you ask a person how they like their cake, almost everyone will say rich and moist. 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. Weighing so much butter, right?! I am glad you liked the recipe this is my go-to recipe as well! This is definitely a keeper. Preheat oven to 350. Everyone was raving about the cake. I did have to bake for more than 60 mins as toothpick test was wet. =). I cant seem to find the ratio for 10 for the chocolate recipe. My daughters birthday is coming up. Can you please clarify? Bake at 350 for 30 - 35 minutes. Prepare your oven by preheating it to 350 F (175 C). 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 have disabled that feature for now to prevent this from happening again. Its not as light as a chiffon cake but not as dense as a pound cake. =), Thanks for the recipe. Type here..Love your recipes. My friends loved the flavor and raved about the moistness. 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. Instructions. It looks like Cake Central changed their format for recipes and lost something in the copy and pasting. OXO Good Grips Large Offset Spatula. It is not fudgy but it is definitely moist and has a concentrated chocolate flavor without being too sweet. A few people told me it was probably the best chocolate cake they had ever had! Should it be frozen first? Yes, weighing ingredients is the weigh to go.LOL, Hello, Add eggs, one at a time, beating until each addition is incorporated. Hi! I have read and accepted the Privacy Policy I must say this is the best butterbased chocolate cake I have ever baked. It was a hit at a4year olds birthday party. Your husband is one lucky guy. Stir in the coffee and vanilla. Wellso far so good! I was going to make this batter for the Wilton ball cake pan, which holds about 4.5 cups batter total. (I had never made a wedding cake or tiered cake before). 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