how many people will this recipe feed please?? tightly wrap each cake layer with cling wrap, then wrap again with aluminum foil to protect from freezer burn. My daughter and her girls even loved it plain, without any frosting! I would not make this cake in a 12inch pan myself as there would be a high risk of it breaking. In terms of the layers, is it possible to do a 4 layer 8 inch cake or will the recipe have to be adjusted. Most complicated cake carvings will need a series of templates, so try to get images of your shape from every angle. Thank you, Catherine! An absolute success! I was concerned the cakes wouldnt turn out. This 9 x 13-inch pan is about an A4 sheet. I can send you a pic of the recipe it calculated if you want, but that is a glitch you will need to fix. Looks like a good recipe.. Just curious. Thank you. My daughters birthday is coming up soon. (I like to be more exact). My recipe is the same and the 1/3 plus 2 tbs vegetable oil should be on the same line. I made a massive wedding cake with the middle tier (10 inch 3 layers) being this chocolate cake recipe. Hey Pauline. Set aside. The word people used was incredibly decadent because it was very rich! Recipes. yes! I was quite tensed for this one. Photos; Blog Posts; Recipes; Tutorials; Forum; Sort By . I dont recommend using normal cocoa powder. Thank you for sharing, MaryLou! . Instructions Preheat oven to 350 Incorporate all ingredients together one by one on low speed. For the purpose of testing, I baked each size in two different cake pan heights: For the 6-inch cake recipe, I divided the batter into two 63 pans. Often people think a dense cake can be kept for longer. Well done. On low speed begin incorporating all ingredients together. My favorite chocolate cake recipe with a moist and delicate crumb with a big chocolate flavor thanks to dutched cocoa powder and my secret ingredient, mayonnaise! Three-Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake This decadent triple-layer beauty is pure chocolate indulgence. I am glad you liked the cake, Louise! What size cake does this recipe make? Thanks! For the 12 tier I doubled the 8 recipe; will double the 6 recipe for the 10. Also, how full is best to fill pans? So sturdy without at all compromising on flavour, texture or moistness. Add confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt with the mixer running on low. Wellso far so good! Preheat oven to 350F (180C) standard or 320F (160C) fan/convection. (I had never made a wedding cake or tiered cake before). You can replace the coffee with hot water. 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. Thank you, Angela, for sharing your feedback!:). Springtime Bunnies~ A Cake Tutorial I froze it and it still wasn't too easy, but way better than any other cake I've tried to carve. Once combined, give a very good stir with a spatula making sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl. And It's delicious too. I'm going to do a "ditto" here and ask the same question. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Just dont want to go ahead and make it without knowing. Hello, Shaz! Hi Veena, I did used a simple syrup with cocoa added to each layer before stacking. How hard is this to carve? Your email address will not be published. The cake got so many compliments. So I used 60gms hung curd per egg. Also, why put coffee in a chocolate cake - I am not abig coffee fan. I would like to use this recipe to make a 3D firetruck cake but need to make it in a 1/2 sheet pan. 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. Instructions. How long will the cake last if I bake & refrigerate it Sunday as Im going to assemble on Wednesday & give it out on Friday. 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. Yay!!!! Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "afff2dee48b1a2bf9e4a178cc4bae0e5" );document.getElementById("f2571ecc93").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. I saw a previous comment about freezing the layers separately. Also how many kgs batter does the entire recipe yield please. Thank you again so much. substituted 200ml of the total boiling water with 200ml of filter coffee (decaf for the kids cake). Cheers Meg. Do you know how long it would keep in a freezer for? Mix in 1 cup of room temperature, unsalted butter slowly into the dry ingredients on a low speed. And yet, if salted butter is all you have, go ahead and use it. Hi Kayleigh! Instructions. Add oil, egg, vanilla and milk to the flour mixture and beat well to combine, about 30 seconds. I also used a little less flour because my eggs weighed just 270g. My cake pans are 8 x 1. Thanks for saving the day! I used the same method in making my favorite basic chocolate cupcake. =), I would like to use this recipe. I made 3 tiers, 10 inch, 8 inch and 6 inch. The only modifications I did were adding 1 x tsp of pure vanilla extract, 1 x TBsp of unsweet ground cocoa, and I warmed the water in the microwave for 1 minute and added after blending all the ingredients with a spatula. Thank you for sharing this recipe. =). Turn mixer to medium and blend well for approximately 2 minutes. Did you enjoy this recipe? I came across your recipe while searching for sturdy chocolate cake recipe for a wedding in January. Happy baking!:). I have not tried making this using Gluten free flours, unfortunately. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add in milk, oil, eggs and vanilla until combined. I have not tried making this chocolate cake in 10-inch yet, only 6 and 8. I made this recently and it was a huge it! Would a 6 vanilla and 6 chocolate work marbled together for the 8 tier? Already tried it and tastes so chocolatey. Great flavor, but was not stackable. I think 1.5 batch of the 6-inch recipe is enough to make a 7-inch. =). Kiddiekakes: I've used this with several different boxed mixes & pudding flavors now. Was a huge success, looked great but more importantly it tasted good. It is best to bake cakes on the center rack alternatively, rotate the cake pans halfway through baking for even baking. Thank you so much for such an awesome recipe. So i imagine it can be stacked using fondant as well ? It was amazing! Hi Trish. Divide the batter in your pans and bake until a cake tester inserted into the centers come out clean. Everyone was raving about the cake. I do brush with syrup before wrapping. 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 printed out the recipe to make only 2 layers but your recipe didnt calculate the boiling water properly. Same question. I used baking strips. Welcome, I'm Veena, creator, recipe developer, photographer, and editor of this blog. On her blogs, you will find delicious, easy and practical recipes often with instructional videos and tutorials for the home cook. Hi Sierra! Box 5501, Aloha, OR 97006, This chocolate cake has great flavor and texture but is sturdy enough to be used in carved cakes! The cake has a soft crumb but it is sturdy enough for stacking and carving. Thats awesome! In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on. I add foil and store in a ziplock whenever I freeze them to protect from freezer burns. Overall, I thought this chocolate cake is great te be in a bakers back pocket. 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. Hello, Natasha. This would be helpful for the other readers who might want to use the recipe. When you ask a person how they like their cake, almost everyone will say rich and moist. You will likely get splits in the top of the cake which were easily removed with a cake leveler. Spray 9 x 13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. Season the meat with black pepper. Cake boards and dowels are necessary when you stack the 3 tiers together. Thank you! May I ask whats the shelf life(outside the freezer) of this cake? Will this cake support at 12,10,8 inch rounds. I only had to take a smidge off of one layer. Hi, Could I use this cake with fondant? The family I made the 3d bear for loved it. 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) The cake came out so fluffy and velvety in texture and super delicious. Thanks for the recipe! 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. 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. The cake was just as described, sturdy for stacking and still fluffy and fudge-like. Thank you for letting me know, Valerie! Hi! This ones a keeper , Thank you so much for the feedback, Kayla!!! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Mira! 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. The cakes tasted good, however they seem to have crumbled at the sides a bit. Cake: Unsalted butter, for greasing. For example, I can't say, you need two of these for a car cake. I dont have much experience in baking with high altitudes. I came upon your recipe while searching for chocolate cake recipes that are sturdy enough for carving. Required fields are marked *. I wish I could pay a picture. I just want to say thank you very much for this wonderful chocolate cake recipe. Set aside to cool while you make the batter. The Best Chocolate Cake combines cocoa and coffee to create a chocolate lover's dream. This vanilla cake recipe for carving will prove to be the best sculpting cake recipe you will ever use. This time, I used cake strips, and you can really see the difference in terms of doming! That serving adjustment feature in the print page was already removed. In my oven it took about 65minutes and came out domed, but a knife level with the pan sorted it out. For round pans, spray pans with nonstick cooking spray, then line bottoms with parchment paper. It should read 1/3 cup vegetable oil plus 2 tablespoons. This chocolate cake has a soft, fluffy crumb tender yet stable enough for layering. 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. Cristee- do 2 layers for 13x9 (which is easiest if you just have 2 of the same pan- takes less time). 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. Katy, sorry to hear about your allergy. Deselect All. $10.94. 710 grams (710 ml / 3 cups) boiling water, Sturdy Yet Moist and Fluffy Chocolate Cake. And I was just wondering if you help with the recipe I am not good with math so I really dont want to mess this up. Since yours is a big cake, I think you would need a a cake heating core. Then place it into these 2 different sizes of pans? *, 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. Preheat oven to 350F (see note). You must be frustrated with the wasted ingredients. Grease and line the bottom of each cake pan with parchment paper. 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. The toothpick test should be ok. Did it crumble while you are taking the cake out of the pan? Hi! Gail, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a rating and review! 1 cup = 250ml, so its confusing. Incorporate all ingredients together one by one on low speed. I put chocolate frosting and raspberry jam between the layers. 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. Kind regards Mixture should look smooth, not broken or lumpy. Hi Trish. If I use an 8 and a half inch tin how many layers/tins would I need to make a 3 layer base? Total time: 40 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Yields: 6 servings Cuisine: American Number of ingredients: 9 Ingredients: 12 oz AP Flour (I like king arthur brand) 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 8 oz unsalted butter (room temp) 12 oz granulated sugar (I like superfine) 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 4 large eggs (room temp) If it is, your eggs might have been too cold. Use a scale to measure out 4 ounces to replace the commercial pudding mix. I baked it in a shiny metal (Wilton) 2 x 8"by2" round pans at 350 F for 30 minutes with a flower nail in the middle, I also used even baking strips. 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. @heartsfire , @shannonh917 , @basketpam , @lbensoncan Thank you for questioning and correcting the error in this recipe. Just wondering, there is a measurement of 1/3 cup but no ingredient to go with it. thanks. Whip the butter, sugar, and egg mixture until it is light and airy. Thank you so much for trying the recipe. 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. Repeat the process 2 more times. To make the 10 inch, double the 6 inch recipe, bake at 325 for about 40 minutes, and use baking strips around the pans. I managed to used one 6*3 tin and two 6*2 tins and split the batter. I make some cake pops with them. Thank you for sharing your feedback, Suky! I havent tested making this recipe using an egg substitute so I am not sure; sorry about that. Just firm enough to layer the cakes but still sooooooo super moist. . , 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. Or tag @thebakeologie on Instagram and hashtag it #bakeologie ! What makes this cake extra special is that it is sturdy enough for stacking without sacrificing flavor and texture. So using that guide, I would get 3 1/3 large eggs. Thank you :). Hi Shagun, the height for the 6, 8, and 10 inch cake recipe should all be the same. Your cake does sound very decadent I would have to try the modifications you made. Hi, can you use self raising flour instead of all purpose flour and can you use caster sugar instead of granulated sugar. This is the best sculpting cake recipe you will love. Scrape the sides of the bowl when necessary. Thanks so much for the wonderful recipe! Using baking strips definitely extends baking time. Hey, Ruchi! It can stay at room temperature for two days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Put the meat, mushrooms, onion and garlic in the slow cooker and stir everything together to coat the meat and veggies. My only complaint is even with the use of cake strips they domed really high so I did have to waste quite a bit of cake. Unfortunately, I have not tried doing a marble cake version of the vanilla and chocolate recipes, but I think it should work. A chocolate cake recipe that is so incredibly easy to whip up and makes the most fluffy, chocolatey cake ever! Hi! 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 and best regards. What ingredients are in Chocolate Birthday Cake? Pour into three 8 x 2 inch round pans that have . Im going to try again and add some coffee too. You would know when a cake is done when a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Thank you for this lovely chocolate cake recipe! Thanks for this recipe, I have a question. Half the measurements for the 6-inch cake and divide them into your 3 6X2 inch pans. . I followed the recipe exactly, but the batter is extremely runny. Loved this recipe so much. Yes, if made correctly it should be sturdy enough for that. The 8-inch recipe yields about 2.5 kgs and about 1.5 kgs for the 6-inch. I cant seem to find the ratio for 10 for the chocolate recipe. The only adjustments I made were: Thank you. Spoon equal amounts into pans and using spatula even out the batter. =), Hey, Anna. This cake recipe is a keeper for sure. For example, 300 grams eggs x 1.25 = 375 grams of eggs for the 9-inch pan. 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