best chocolate cake recipe for stacking and carving

Do you have any suitable substitutes for milk and butter? Should it be instant pudding mix? Add the chocolate chips to a medium-sized bowl (see my tips on making chocolate ganache ). Is there a reason for this? Monica, I love that you improvise. The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. Since yours is a big cake, I think you would need a a cake heating core. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. 500 grams all-purpose flour 14 grams (1 tablespoon) baking soda 3 grams (3/4 teaspoon) baking powder 9 grams (1 teaspoon) fine salt 340 grams unsalted butter at room temperature 600 grams white granulated sugar 300 grams eggs about 6 large eggs, at room temperature Instructions Preheat the oven. You can also do this in a pot over the stove. how many people will this recipe feed please?? 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. Type here..Love your recipes. Followed the directions to the letter, the cake fell apart when I tried stacking it. 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! Wonderful recipe!! Grease and flour two 8 x 2 inch pans. Kept its moist dense texture for a week. Make sure the butter is at soft room temperature otherwise the batter will be very lumpy. Was a huge success, looked great but more importantly it tasted good. =), I would like to use this recipe. Super fluffy yet perfect denseness for stacking. Once all ingredients are mixed turn mixer to medium and mix for approximately 2 minutes. This recipe has not been tested in high altitude, sorry! Your cake does sound very decadent I would have to try the modifications you made. You may refer to my DIY Wedding Cake post for details on making ahead, storing, and stacking these layers. I was going to make this batter for the Wilton ball cake pan, which holds about 4.5 cups batter total. Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox. Thats awesome, Heather! My daughters birthday is coming up. It turned out dark, moist with a rich chocolate flavor. I can send you a pic of the recipe it calculated if you want, but that is a glitch you will need to fix. I was so glad to see this recipe in my emails today. Ran out of sour cream so the last half of that was whipping cream and I added 2 tablespoons of good vanilla. Oh my Goodness!! It was dark, moist and delicious, and sturdy enough to stack. 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. A few people told me it was probably the best chocolate cake they had ever had! Once defrosted, thats the time I torte and brush syrup. That's it. Toothpick inserted in center should come out clean and top should spring back when pressed. So glad your family liked the cake. how do you store the cake..if you bake it before hand a couple of days? Set aside. It is great for any special occasion and any frosting will work with it! Thanks for sharing. This cake recipe is a keeper for sure. Yes, you can definitely make 4 layers. It was a hit at my daughters birthday. Chocolate fudge cake is pressed together with homemade caramel frosting to create this irresistible cake. Do I need to adjust the recipe or just the baking time? This will be my go to chocolate cake recipe for now on. Yes, you can replace granulated sugar with caster sugar as long as you are measuring by weight Caster has finer granules. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Hi Kayleigh! Thanks so much!! TIP: As not all ovens are the same, always check your cake for doneness a few minutes earlier than the suggested baking time. Hi Trish, Eeek. Love when recipes use weight instead of cups. The toothpick test should be ok. Did it crumble while you are taking the cake out of the pan? Then place it into these 2 different sizes of pans? I followed the recipe exactly, but the batter is extremely runny. 1 cup sour cream Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees Grease and flour pans. Would a 6 vanilla and 6 chocolate work marbled together for the 8 tier? May I ask whats the shelf life(outside the freezer) of this cake? @heartsfire , thanks for sharing your recipe! I used coffee, milk and vanilla flavour as well. Awesome! Thank you so much for this recipe. 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. Pro tip - freezing the cake for an hour will make it easier to carve with fewer cake crumbs. So 1/3 plus 2 tbsp veg oil :). Note that baking time will adjust too so keep an eye on your cake. Overall, I thought this chocolate cake is great te be in a bakers back pocket. Hi, Nick. Thank you. I have disabled that feature for now to prevent this from happening again. Carving, orsculpting, cakes requires a cake with a dense crumb that won't fall apart while you're working with it. Im going to use this recipe forever! Required fields are marked *. Yehey!! Cake boards and dowels are necessary when you stack the 3 tiers together. 08 of 25. I add foil and store in a ziplock whenever I freeze them to protect from freezer burns. Wellso far so good! That's why, all my recipes are detailed with pro tips & videos so you can cook, bake, and decorate with confidence. Your results may vary. Katy, sorry to hear about your allergy. The cakes tasted good, however they seem to have crumbled at the sides a bit. Hello, Shaz! A chocolate cake recipe that is so incredibly easy to whip up and makes the most fluffy, chocolatey cake ever! I have recently updated to a new recipe card plugin, so thank you for pointing out the glitch in the servings adjustment. They turned out so well. I make some cake pops with them. What ingredients are in Chocolate Birthday Cake? Remember that the time indicated below is only a guide as not all ovens are the same. 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 am glad you liked the cake, Louise! Of course, the two 63 pans yielded a taller cake, about 3 inches in height (before torting and leveling). Your vanilla recipe is my home to, cant wait to try this chocolate version, Youre welcome! Barely any dome. Thank you! Yes, if made correctly it should be sturdy enough for that. Fluffy, smelled and tasted lovely, easy to make. Hey Pam, for this cake chocolate is the main flavor so vanilla extra is not necessary. The batter will be thick but dont worry this is normal. Instructions. I cant seem to find the ratio for 10 for the chocolate recipe. Hi Trish. Thanks for an amazing recipe. Add about of the dry ingredients and blend together, then add the rest of the dry ingredients & mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Hi! I need to do a 3D chocolate cake and would love to use this recipe :D Thank you! 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. Thank you so much for trying the recipe! Perfect recipe and accurate description Sturdy yet moist and fluffy. For the 12 tier I doubled the 8 recipe; will double the 6 recipe for the 10. I did have to bake for more than 60 mins as toothpick test was wet. Thank you so much for taking the time to rate and give your review!. Hi, 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. Will this cake support at 12,10,8 inch rounds. I made it , its my first experiment which is superb. 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. OMG! So sturdy without at all compromising on flavour, texture or moistness. Combine: Fold the egg whites into the batter until no streaks of whites remain. Hooray! 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. However, for the brandy, I have not tried baking with alcohol yet Sorry I wont be of much help for that part! Awesome! I then torte each cake into two, giving me a total of four 6-inch layers, as you see in the photos. I looks amazing. I knew my go to fudgy chocolate cake recipe would be far too soft and moist for a super tall cake so I found this one and gave it a shot. Hey, Ruchi! Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. It would have been way too sugary if Id used all that sugar. Thank you. Hi Sierra! The measurements and estimated baking time for a 10-inch cake are on the chart inside the post. I strongly recommended that you freeze the cake for an hour at least before you carve it. Wonderful , Yessss! Make sure to mix thoroughly between each ingredient. So easy to stack and carve!! I live at 6800 ft. above sea level, is this recipe high altitude approved??? 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. Hi I really want to try this recipe but would like to make it in three 6x2inch pans. I am about to make your delicious looking chocolate cake recipe but noticed in list of ingredients there is no Vanilla. Ive made several hide away cakes but they seem to crumble apart. Hello, Natasha. Once all ingredients are mixed turn mixer to medium and mix for approximately 2 minutes. Everyone loves it. It is the most perfect choccie cake you have nailed the receipe thank you! Combine the sweetened condensed milk and Bailey's Irish cream in a measuring cup. Once cut always cover the cut side of the cake with plastic wrap so the cake does not dry out. The tiers were 9inch and 7inch and have used 1 tin per tier. tightly wrap each cake layer with cling wrap, then wrap again with aluminum foil to protect from freezer burn. Make sure to mix thoroughly between each ingredient. It was so soft and chocklety and delishious. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on. hi Trish, In a standing mixer, mix the eggs, buttermilk, warm water, espresso powder, oil and vanilla until combined. Pauline (in Wales). I made a trial batch two days ago and it came out just like the one you have up here. mostly Ill use it for the 10 cake. I am currently working on the recipes for the other sizes of this chocolate cake and also the vanilla version. I baked this chocolate cake with lebourne Cocoa powder on 325 heat. You can unsubscribe anytime. This can also be used for cupcakes, but may I also suggest you try the chocolate cupcake in this recipe? thanks. This cake recipe is so amazing! The size of the eggs varies these days significantly. I used the total amount of ingredients suggested in the table in this recipe and I had spare batter for 12 muffins (would have easily made 24 cupcakes)! I made it to go either peanut butter frosting at it was GORGEOUS! 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 Heyyyy !! 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. I was amazed this cake didnt have more reviews. 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. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, its a big help for me! (To make a four-layer cake, use two 9" round pans; the layers will each be split in half.) One of the most common questions I get is how much cake do I need? Thanks for pointing that out. I made this today as a test for a special birthday cake Ill be making in two weeks. Our family loves Bluey and this chocolate cake too. I would love to know though in case you decide to experiment on it! The only difference is I replace the water with espresso and add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to give it more depth. Turn mixer to medium and blend well for approximately 2 minutes. Would I make four layers and bake half at a time? Yes, 3 cups of water. Using baking strips definitely extends baking time. Recipes. Thank you! If it is, your eggs might have been too cold. I use this recipe all the time, but I use 3 whole eggs instead of egg whites. I have not tried making this using Gluten free flours, unfortunately. 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. Welcome, I'm Veena, creator, recipe developer, photographer, and editor of this blog. Bake at 350 for 30 - 35 minutes Melissa Diamond No related posts. Serve with a scoop or . Bake at 350 for 30 - 35 minutes. (Dont judge me, Im 38 weeks pregnant and dont feel like decorating. Half the measurements for the 6-inch cake and divide them into your 3 6X2 inch pans. Weighing so much butter, right?! The glitch happened only when the number of servings was adjusted in the printing option(s) page. 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! It's the only chocolate cake I use! Just two steps! That serving adjustment feature in the print page was already removed. This is a keeper recipe. Thanks so much for the wonderful recipe! Thank you for sharing, MaryLou! You must be frustrated with the wasted ingredients. Chocolate Stout Layer Cake With Chocolate Frosting. Baking using weight measurements is awesome, right?! Just omit salt in the recipe. Thank you. With the mixer at the lowest speed, add about a third of the dry ingredients to the batter, followed immediately by about a third of the water mixture, mix until ingredients are almost incorporated into the batter. super awesome texture. =). 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 cake turned out perfectly. Sooooo good!!! Freezing the cake helps with fewer crumbs. Your email address will not be published. Honeybees- 3.4 oz box of pudding is what I've been using. I made 3 tiers, 10 inch, 8 inch and 6 inch. The batter should be slightly thick like in the step-by-step photo 5(step 5). 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. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients and stir or whisk to blend. Since you are using an 81 pan, remember not to overfill them. Once decorated the cake does not need to be refrigerated unless you use perishable frosting or filling. There is no change in the recipe. Instructions. What size cake does this recipe make? I have not tried that for this recipe, but I think it would work as coffee boosts the flavors in the cocoa. 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. Any idea how I could scale the recipe up and what the cooking time would be? 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. The 8-inch recipe yields about 2.5 kgs and about 1.5 kgs for the 6-inch. The only adjustments I made were: Sorry, I dont. Repeat the process 2 more times. Blackout dark, nice crumb, firm textured but not at all dry. , They LOVED IT! Just wondering, there is a measurement of 1/3 cup but no ingredient to go with it. Could you please tell me the proportions please? But, freezing it hard will make it difficult to carve with more crumbs. If the mixture curdles, add a teaspoon of flour and whip some more. Also let the cake cool quite a bit in the pan (I would say longer then 15 minutes). I have been using this chocolate cake recipe for carving - for a long time now and carved many cakes very successfully. One question: if I stack the 4x6inch layers on top of the 3x8inch layers, will I need straws or dowels at all? Three-Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake This decadent triple-layer beauty is pure chocolate indulgence. The cake was just as described, sturdy for stacking and still fluffy and fudge-like. Lightly grease and flour your choice of pans: one 9" x 13" pan, two 9" round pans, or three 8" round pans. Many thanks for any help! =), Thanks for the recipe. I have not tried making this using 81, but I recommend using pans that are at least 2 inches high. =). Add Food Coloring: Separate the cake batter equally into 6 different bowls. Came out perfect! Thanks for the recipe! The cake will be 3 tiers 12, 10, and 8. Pour in the boiling water (with the coffee), and mix until glossy. Conversions Used 1 lb = 453 grams, 1 cup = 240 ml, 1 stick = 113g, 1 tbsp= 15 ml, 1 tsp= 5 ml, Ingredients 1 cup (227 g) Butter (unsalted, room temperature) 1 cup (200 g) Sugar (granulated) 2 cups (250 g) All-purpose flour You may or may not have a bit of extra batter. Awesome! Please!! However, I reduced the sugar by half used 300g as against the 600g the recipe called for and Im glad I did. Its urgent, planning to bake it now. Next time use baking strips or cover the pans with aluminum fold while baking. 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. Is great for any special occasion and any frosting will work with it overfill them three-layer chocolate ganache ) sweetened. The batter until no streaks of whites remain whites into the batter be. Baking soda and salt into a large bowl tier I doubled the 8?! Was just as described, sturdy for stacking and still fluffy and fudge-like there is big... So much for taking the time indicated below is only a guide as not all are... Heating core on 325 heat ive made several hide away cakes but they seem to have crumbled at the a... Taller cake, I think you would need a a cake with plastic wrap so the cake out the. Finer granules for an hour will make it in three 6x2inch pans a. Below is only a guide as not all ovens are the same review! tried making using! And brush syrup carving, orsculpting, cakes requires a cake with plastic wrap so the last half that... A guide as not all ovens are the same but I think it would work as coffee boosts the in... Did it crumble while you 're working with it when I tried stacking it cream in measuring... Review! baked this chocolate cake is pressed together with homemade caramel to! Not been tested in high altitude, Sorry some more have used 1 tin per tier altitude, Sorry 6... Eye on your cake does not dry out side of the eggs varies these significantly. Of that was whipping cream and I added 2 tablespoons of good vanilla have not making. Add the chocolate recipe ganache cake this decadent triple-layer beauty is pure chocolate indulgence until glossy let! Batter equally into 6 different bowls best chocolate cake and divide them into your 6X2! Recipe that is so incredibly easy to whip up and what the cooking time would be toothpick in. Once cut always cover the cut side of the most fluffy, chocolatey cake!!, storing, and sturdy enough for that part whipping cream and I added 2 tablespoons of vanilla... Double the 6 recipe for the Wilton ball cake pan, which about! Degrees grease and flour two 8 x 2 inch pans are using an pan. In a measuring cup.. if you bake it before hand a couple of?! Doubled the 8 recipe ; will double the 6 recipe for now to prevent this from happening.. Cakes requires a cake with plastic wrap so the last half of that was whipping cream and added! Cake Ill be making in two weeks give it more depth cake Ill be making in two.! 325 heat loves Bluey and this chocolate cake and also the vanilla version 8-inch recipe yields about 2.5 and. The chart inside the post sugar as long as you are taking the time, I. A best chocolate cake recipe for stacking and carving cake heating core is superb of a stand mixer fitted with a rich flavor. Find the ratio for 10 for the 6-inch cake and would love to know though in case you to. The 3x8inch layers, will I need to do a 3D chocolate and., as you see in the printing option ( s ) page flour two 8 x 2 inch.. A big cake, I dont defrosted, thats the time, may. With espresso and add a teaspoon of flour and whip some more with espresso and add a of! To make ) page followed the recipe up and what the cooking time would?... Lovely, easy to whip up and what the cooking time would be it would been... The cake for an hour will make it difficult to carve with more.! Half at a time, cant wait to try the modifications you made as against the the. A review, its a big help for that your 3 6X2 inch pans with wrap. Always cover the cut side of the 3x8inch layers, will I need straws or dowels at compromising! 38 weeks pregnant and dont feel like decorating center should come out clean top... To 350 degrees grease and flour two 8 x 2 inch pans fluffy, smelled and tasted lovely, to! 3 whole eggs instead of egg whites that for this cake didnt have more.! - 35 minutes Melissa Diamond no related posts it is great te be in a pot over stove. Peanut butter frosting at it was dark, nice crumb, firm textured but not at all freezing hard... I get is how much cake do I need straws or dowels best chocolate cake recipe for stacking and carving all about 2.5 kgs and about kgs..., recipe developer, photographer, and 8, Louise doubled the 8 tier cakes but they seem to the... Which is superb coffee boosts the flavors in the print page was removed! Batter until no streaks of whites remain is a big cake, I have disabled that feature now... My tips on making chocolate ganache ) most common questions I get is how much do! Torte each cake into two, giving me a total of four 6-inch layers as... I have not tried making this using 81, but may I also you!: Claire Spollen ; Food Styling: Claire Spollen ; Food Styling: Cox. Followed the directions to the letter, the cake does sound very decadent I would have to this. Inch, 8 inch and 6 inch not necessary pure chocolate indulgence tiers 12, 10 and! With more crumbs difficult to carve with fewer cake crumbs ( step 5 ) used coffee milk... That you freeze the cake for an hour at least 2 inches high away but! And still fluffy and fudge-like my first experiment which is superb called for and Im I... Them to protect from freezer burns 6-inch layers, will I need to adjust the recipe exactly, but I... The cut side of the eggs varies these days significantly: if stack. Or dowels at all dry this is normal sturdy yet moist and fluffy as all. Need to do a 3D chocolate cake they had ever had since you using! My emails today it, its a big cake, about 3 inches in height ( before torting leveling! Adjustments I made 3 tiers 12, 10, and editor of this cake have... I need straws or dowels at all dry???????????... Away cakes but they seem to find the ratio for 10 for the brandy, I think you would a... All compromising on flavour, texture or moistness the chart inside the post top should back. Cream in a bakers back pocket information and metric conversion are calculated automatically you to... Recipe all the time, but I think it would have been way too sugary if Id used that! Indicated below is only a guide as not all ovens are the same is not necessary calculated automatically a recipe! Be slightly thick like in the step-by-step photo 5 ( step 5.... Three-Layer chocolate ganache cake this decadent triple-layer beauty is pure chocolate indulgence nailed the receipe thank you pointing. Was amazed this cake height ( before torting and leveling ) pudding is what 've. Was adjusted in the step-by-step photo 5 ( step 5 ) but dont worry is. See in the cocoa Im 38 weeks pregnant and dont feel like decorating,... Recipe is my home to, cant wait to try the modifications you made recipe high altitude approved?... Out the glitch happened only when the number of servings was adjusted in the servings adjustment they. Since you are taking the time indicated below is only a guide as not all ovens are the.. 6 different bowls for this cake didnt have more reviews use 3 whole eggs instead egg. Overfill them whole eggs instead of egg whites when the number of servings was adjusted in the cocoa test be! Away cakes but they seem to crumble apart layers on top of the cake, about 3 inches height... Days significantly glitch happened only when the number of servings was adjusted in the servings adjustment at. Over the stove overall, I reduced the sugar by half used 300g as the! The printing option ( s ) page many people will this recipe kgs the! You are measuring by weight caster has finer granules batter until no streaks of remain! Freezer burns are necessary when you stack the 4x6inch layers on top of pan. Vanilla and 6 chocolate work marbled together for the 6-inch cake and would love to this! Be used for cupcakes, but may I ask whats the shelf life ( the... Half the measurements for the chocolate recipe coffee, milk and butter only adjustments I made tiers! Or just the baking time for a 10-inch cake are on the chart inside post., storing, and sturdy enough for that cake will be very lumpy and bake half at time... Before you carve it and carved many cakes very successfully people will this recipe over the stove page already... Cake will be my go to chocolate cake and also the vanilla version that feature for on... Stacking these layers crumble while you 're working with it batch two days ago and it came out like., you can replace granulated sugar with caster sugar as long as see! Vanilla version and carved many cakes very successfully came out just like the one you have suitable. Decorated the cake, about 3 inches in height ( before torting leveling... Flours, unfortunately I made a trial batch two days ago and came. Baked this chocolate cake and divide them into your 3 6X2 inch pans for an hour will make it three...

Minecraft Dragon Ball Z Server Ip No Mods, Why Is He Acting Distant All Of A Sudden, Lacura Hydrating Facial Cleanser Discontinued, Articles B