Thank you, Hi. I need to do a 10 inch 3 layer chocolate birthday cake. Tried this a few days ago. Reduce speed to medium-low then add the eggs, one at a time, beating until each addition is incorporated before adding the next one. =), I have a question I have 2 9x3 springform pans Im very unsure about measuring the ingredients are there any tips in the recipe to use these pans with please Id appreciate it a lot my last cake it was flat and small so I definitely need help with measuring the recipe for 9 please thank you guys . Don't worry - from the time you start putting on frosting to the time you serve it, it won't be still frozen. When you purchase a digital subscription to Cake Central Magazine, you will get an instant and automatic download of the most recent issue. Eeek. Thanks for this recipe, I have a question. Thanks! 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 REALLY glad you loved it! Thanks. On low speed begin incorporating all ingredients together. This will distribute the heat more evenly. Im so sorry that happened to you, Darla! This time, I used cake strips, and you can really see the difference in terms of doming! The cake rose right at the top of the pan. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. You must be frustrated with the wasted ingredients. In a bowl (preferably with a spout), whisk the cocoa and boiling water until smooth. Repeat the process 2 more times. I used 6 pans and it made 4 tall layers each with approximately 600 grams of batter. Did you double or triple the recipe to get the 10 inch 3 layers? So i imagine it can be stacked using fondant as well ? =). 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. The rich buttercream frosting makes it perfect! I have not tried making this using Gluten free flours, unfortunately. Is it possible to share recipe for making two kg chocolate cake please. or is that too much? The cakes tasted good, however they seem to have crumbled at the sides a bit. If I plan to use the cake within 1 to 3 days I just leave the (well wrapped) unfrosted cake layers in the fridge. I recommend making it in separate batches one for the 6-inch and one for the 8-inch. ?I have a customer who wants cherry chip flavor cake and I thought about using vanilla pudding instead. Is this a typo or is there another ingredient? Thanks for an amazing recipe. I hope this helps. The Best Chocolate Cake combines cocoa and coffee to create a chocolate lover's dream. I want to use this chocolate cake as part of a mousse cake. And It's delicious too. I was wondering whether I can use this make a carved cake that will be covered in fondant? (I like to be more exact). In a large bowl combine flour, both sugars, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. I must say this is the best butterbased chocolate cake I have ever baked. I just want to make one 63 inch cake. Make sure to mix thoroughly between each ingredient. , Thanks! Wonderful , Yessss! How would I covert the measurements? Bake at 350 for 30 - 35 minutes Melissa Diamond No related posts. Note that the baking time would be different, depending on the size of your pan. 18 cake for carving Recipes . Just in time! Hi! Hi Trish! Yes, Andy, this cake is perfect for sculpted cakes with buttercream or ganache, and fondant. :). I would love to know your results! It was a hit at a4year olds birthday party. could that be the reason? Wow! The word people used was incredibly decadent because it was very rich! That is wonderful to hear, Renee! Everyone loved it! Why is only the egg white used in this recipe? Should i have doubled the recipe for a 13x9?? Could I use this recipe with fondant? Set the oven 350 F / 175 C. Set an oven rack in the middle rack of the oven. I have been using this chocolate cake recipe for carving - for a long time now and carved many cakes very successfully. That way you will still have a few good days to eat leftovers. If i were to do this with vanilla cake and pudding would it work the same?? It is sturdy and stacks well. And while a low carb chocolate cake looks complex, I promise it's easy to pull off at home. Whisk to blend and set bowl aside. - Always use large size eggs when baking unless specified. Today I tried making it as directed for the 3x8in quantities but instead I put it in a 913 glass pyrex. Thanks so much for posting! 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. Recipe: Orange Chiffon Cake. 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. 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. From the fridge, take out the cake layers and frost them. I have not tried making this using 81, but I recommend using pans that are at least 2 inches high. You can unsubscribe anytime. Love your all of your great tips! I live in a mountain range and have to adjust for elevation with the ingredients. If so, does it hold up all day once stacked and in they fridge? The cake came out so fluffy and velvety in texture and super delicious. Im going to try the vanilla cake recipe next time. I filled the layers with chocolate frosting and raspberry jam. Glad you liked the cake! It was my first time baking with metric weights and measures, but I used a scale and was very pleased with results. Photos; Blog Posts; Recipes; Tutorials; Forum; Sort By . 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. Perfect recipe and accurate description Sturdy yet moist and fluffy. I made this cake for my grandsons birthday yeaterday. Best chocolate cake recipe I have ever had and this is my go to for any occasion. I am looking forward to stacking and decorating my 12 year old daughters beach themed cake! For example, I can't say, you need two of these for a car cake. Thank you for sharing your tips too. 1 cup = 250ml, so its confusing. Mix in 1 cup of room temperature, unsalted butter slowly into the dry ingredients on a low speed. my client insisted on not wanting dry cake. It was amazing! 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! I came upon your recipe while searching for chocolate cake recipes that are sturdy enough for carving. It held its shape and was easy to work with. My daughters birthday is coming up. I'm an artist and cake decorator from Portland, Oregon. Im so glad you are loving the recipes. Instructions. Hey Pauline. Unfortunately, I have not tried making this in a half sheet pan so I dont have the exact measurements. You will likely get splits in the top of the cake which were easily removed with a cake leveler. I was amazed this cake didnt have more reviews. Would it be ok to use other cocoa powder? The tricky part when measuring in volume is that they are not consistent. This is definitely a keeper. I make some cake pops with them. I printed out the recipe to make only 2 layers but your recipe didnt calculate the boiling water properly. But I think I'm too late for your January cake! Once cut always cover the cut side of the cake with plastic wrap so the cake does not dry out. I baked this chocolate cake with lebourne Cocoa powder on 325 heat. I'm not a big chocolate cake fan but this cake may be my new favorite! OMG! Also, why put coffee in a chocolate cake - I am not abig coffee fan. The size of the eggs varies these days significantly. Thank you for sharing your feedback! 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. Glad you liked it, Arlene! Hi! Check for doneness starting after between 15 and 20 minutes of baking.. O.M.G. Worked great and Im saving this recipe for good. Peel off the parchment and reinvert onto wire racks to cool completely. Hey Pam, for this cake chocolate is the main flavor so vanilla extra is not necessary. Thank you so much for this recipe. I will definitely be making it again as it was really superb. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Microwave the cream mixture for 30 seconds and then in 15-second increments until it is just simmering. This is definitely a keeper. Thank you and best regards. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. Instructions. That's why, all my recipes are detailed with pro tips & videos so you can cook, bake, and decorate with confidence. I havent tested making this recipe using an egg substitute so I am not sure; sorry about that. I cant seem to find the ratio for 10 for the chocolate recipe. how many people will this recipe feed please?? The batter will be thick but dont worry this is normal. Recipe Never Miss A Cake Total Time: 50 mins Serves: 7 cups You can make this up to 1 week ahead and then freeze the cake layers, though the closer to the event date the better. Added Swiss meringue buttercream with dark chocolate melted in, lashings of it. Well done. 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. I also used a little less flour because my eggs weighed just 270g. I just want to say thank you very much for this wonderful chocolate cake recipe. My daughters birthday is coming up soon. 710 grams (710 ml / 3 cups) boiling water, Sturdy Yet Moist and Fluffy Chocolate Cake. I would love to know though in case you decide to experiment on it! I must be doing something wrong as others have had great results with the recipe. For the 12 tier I doubled the 8 recipe; will double the 6 recipe for the 10. Prepare your oven by preheating it to 350 F (175 C). This blog generates income via ads and sponsoredpost. Gail, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a rating and review! Should it be frozen first? I that they correct measurement? 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. Cakes are my obession, which is why I'm dedicated to crafting tried-and-true recipes, small cake tutorials, as well as advanced online cake courses! Preheat oven to 350. I wish you could see how soft and moist my carving cake recipes are. Hi! Follow the recipe as is then divide the batter between two 83 pans, then cut each baked cake in half to get 4 layers. Pro tip - freezing the cake for an hour will make it easier to carve with fewer cake crumbs. Note that baking time will adjust too so keep an eye on your cake. Make the flour mixture by sifting the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk them together. This cake recipe is a keeper for sure. Baking using weight measurements is awesome, right?! That's it. Used to make a teapot cake. I made it , its my first experiment which is superb. Thank you so much for such a great recipe . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. A homemade birthday cake is always the best. 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. Thanks so much for the wonderful recipe! Set aside to cool while you make the batter. Carving, orsculpting, cakes requires a cake with a dense crumb that won't fall apart while you're working with it. If you tried this recipe or any other recipe on this site, I would love to know! I had plenty of batter for my three 9 x 2 pans. If I use an 8 and a half inch tin how many layers/tins would I need to make a 3 layer base? Try making the 8-inch recipe but divide the batter between your two 93 springform pans (instead of three 82 pans), while making sure that the you only fill the cake pan no more than 3/4 full. Hi Veena, You can also find a collection of my recipes and tutorials here onPinterest. thanks. So is it 3 cups boiling water? thanks! Its urgent, planning to bake it now. Thanks! Adjust the servings slider on the recipe card to change the amounts the recipe makes. Season the meat with black pepper. definitely a five star for me! What is the missing ingredient that is 1/3 cup? Super fluffy yet perfect denseness for stacking. Havent tried this recipe yet, but it does sound great for a birthday cake and cant wait to try it! So 1/3 plus 2 tbsp veg oil :). Omggg what amazing reviews. Pauline (in Wales). Its really study! Scrape the bowl halfway through mixing Bring back to low mixing, add in eggs one at a time. Kind regards Allow it to sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth. 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