I used soaked cake strips and cooked at 160c in an old fan oven. Often people think a dense cake can be kept for longer. That serving adjustment feature in the print page was already removed. Thank you so much for trying the recipe! I appreciate the reply. Combine the sweetened condensed milk and Bailey's Irish cream in a measuring cup. Id like to use this recipe for the bottom tier of a 3 tier wedding cake but it needs to be 12 inch. Unfortunately, I have not tried doing a marble cake version of the vanilla and chocolate recipes, but I think it should work. It was a hit at a4year olds birthday party. For the cocoa powder, it should be any dutch processed or alkalized cocoa powder. The test cakes were sturdy and moist, even after 3 days in the fridge. Heyyyy !! thanks! I baked mine for 80 minutes Im using a convection oven (no fan). This cake is delicious! 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. Whip Egg Whites: In another large bowl whip the egg whites until you reach medium stiff peaks. My cakes did take a lot longer to bake than the times some others have commented, but thats no problem they were baked at 325 degrees with wet (in cold water) magic cake strips. Great flavor, but was not stackable. Smitten Kitchen's cake, which is baked in a single layer in a square pan, met a similar fate. It looks like Cake Central changed their format for recipes and lost something in the copy and pasting. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, its a big help for me! Anyway, since Im still new to the baking world, may I ask how will I adjust the recipe if Im going to make 9 round cakes for my carved cake project? A lot of people have been asking on how to make this for 10-inch so this is helpful! :-). Note that baking time will adjust too so keep an eye on your cake. Kathleen Smith, Overland, Missouri Go to Recipe 4 / 35 Classic Chocolate Cake Thank you. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Its exactly what I wanted. Chocolate fudge cake is pressed together with homemade caramel frosting to create this irresistible cake. For the 10 I multiplied the 8 recipe by 1.5. This is definitely a keeper. Freezing the cake helps with fewer crumbs. Yehey!! I did it with the Dark Chocolate Duncan Hines with Chocolate Fudge pudding. Add eggs one at a time, fully combining each egg before adding the next. My son in law says its the best cake hes ever eaten! It was amazing! I'm glad I was warned about the batter being thick. Add butter to stand mixer and beat at medium-high speed until smooth and shiny, about 30 seconds. In a large bowl combine flour, both sugars, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 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. Make the cake: Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder (if using) together in a large bowl. tightly wrap each cake layer with cling wrap, then wrap again with aluminum foil to protect from freezer burn. 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. Your review really helps so I appreciate you for taking the time to write one. It cut all the rest of the ingredients down ok, but I used 3 cups of boiling water as that is what the recipe indicated, and it came out way too runny. More than 3 days, I freeze them and thaw it out by transferring in the fridge overnight. If you need to make a cake like this in Vanilla, head on to Fluffy and Buttery Vanilla Cake recipe. Print off pictures or use real objects as guides whenever possible. I forgot to mention that I substituted boiling coffee for the boiling water. Alison, thank you so much for sharing your feedback and tips. Dark beer adds a toasty-rich flavor to this chocolate cake, which also uses brewed coffee to boost the chocolate flavor. Counteracting with a sweeter frosting before covering in fondant. Hi! 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. Thanks for this recipe, I have a question. Thanks for the recipe! Awesome! I made the chocolate cake for my triplets 21st birthday and they loved it! Hi! I live in a mountain range and have to adjust for elevation with the ingredients. Your email address will not be published. Using baking strips definitely extends baking time. Cake: Unsalted butter, for greasing. That way you will still have a few good days to eat leftovers. So 1/3 plus 2 tbsp veg oil :). how small is small? is it better to put in fridge than the freezer? Add about of the dry ingredients and blend together, then add the rest of the dry ingredients & mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. I will definitely make this again! Thanks! =). 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 I used baking strips. (I like to be more exact). Eeek. 1 cup = 250ml, so its confusing. And yet, if salted butter is all you have, go ahead and use it. The only adjustments I made were: There were comments about how rich and moist the chocolate cake was, so it had great eater reviews. Do you know how long it would keep in a freezer for? This cake can keep for up to a week but I highly recommend freezing it as it on Sunday if you plan to frost on Wednesday. Thanks to the cocoa dissolved in boiling water; it gives the cake an extraordinarily full and intense chocolate flavor. I am glad you liked the recipe this is my go-to recipe as well! You can keep it longer if you wrap well in plastic and keep it in the fridge. I had the same issue with doming in 2 of the 3 layers. Hi Trish. @heartsfire , @shannonh917 , @basketpam , @lbensoncan Thank you for questioning and correcting the error in this recipe. Note that for all recipes in this website, I am using conventional oven (no fan). The cake has a soft crumb but it is sturdy enough for stacking and carving. Thanks so much!! I froze it and it still wasn't too easy, but way better than any other cake I've tried to carve. Best chocolate cake recipe I have ever had and this is my go to for any occasion. Should it be instant pudding mix? Hi Trish, Also, why put coffee in a chocolate cake - I am not abig coffee fan. Worked great every time! I made this today as a test for a special birthday cake Ill be making in two weeks. Make sure to mix thoroughly between each ingredient. Also, how many layers of this cake do you think you can stack before needing dowels? My cake pans are 8 x 1. How long will the cake last if I bake & refrigerate it Sunday as Im going to assemble on Wednesday & give it out on Friday. Tastes great!!! Cake boards and dowels are necessary when you stack the 3 tiers together. Can you give us measurements and baking time fir a 10 cake? If I put frosting in between layers and on the outside of the cake, the total height of the final cake would probably be over 5 inches. I baked them at 325 for about 40 minutes using baking strips. Three-Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake This decadent triple-layer beauty is pure chocolate indulgence. One question: if I stack the 4x6inch layers on top of the 3x8inch layers, will I need straws or dowels at all? Beat until each addition is incorporated before adding the next. Love your all of your great tips! The Best Chocolate Cake combines cocoa and coffee to create a chocolate lover's dream. The only difference is I replace the water with espresso and add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to give it more depth. Yes, you can make 1 batch and leave some of the batter out about an hour or so. 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. On low speed begin incorporating all ingredients together. Thank you for this lovely chocolate cake recipe! Thanks!! Also, how full is best to fill pans? Increase to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. Your vanilla recipe is my home to, cant wait to try this chocolate version, Youre welcome! Just omit salt in the recipe. #2: Choose the Best Base Shape Decide which base shape will work best for your finished cake. I made it , its my first experiment which is superb. I never leave a review, but after making three unsuccessful different recipes from scratch - which weren't firm enough to carve or even strong enough to stack (including Hershey's recipe) I finally found this one. May I ask if you can help me make a recipe for 12 cake? Turn mixer to medium and blend well for approximately 2 minutes. 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. =). I used dowels to stabilize it, and covered it in green buttercream, as it was a dinosaur themed cake. I used it for a three tier wedding cake for a friends wedding. But, freezing it hard will make it difficult to carve with more crumbs. I would like to use this recipe to make a 3D firetruck cake but need to make it in a 1/2 sheet pan. This is the exact baking pan I use and I really do recommend this brand (not sponsored I just really love their baking pans!) Thanks! 3 cups (600 grams) granulated sugar 1 2/3 cups (320 grams) canola oil. Would you be able to adjust temperature and times for me. thx. Add confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt with the mixer running on low. I want to make 2 tiers cake, One 83 and One 63 , should I cut half the ingredients? I was going to make this batter for the Wilton ball cake pan, which holds about 4.5 cups batter total. Gail, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a rating and review! Love when recipes use weight instead of cups. Note: measurements are estimated based off the vanilla cake recipe using standard US cake pans and sizes. Haha) it turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing. Add oil, egg, vanilla and milk to the flour mixture and beat well to combine, about 30 seconds. I would love to see your cake! It was moist, yummy and had the perfect consistency. Hello. Preheat the oven well in advance so you do not have to wait once the batter is ready. The tricky part when measuring in volume is that they are not consistent. I would love to know your results! Fluffy, smelled and tasted lovely, easy to make. Tried to halve the recipe for an 8x2 cake tin as my tins are 8x1. TIP: As not all ovens are the same, always check your cake for doneness a few minutes earlier than the suggested baking time. I hope this helps. Thank you so much for taking the time to rate and give your review!. Here's a bit more about each. Thank you for sharing that info. how do you store the cake..if you bake it before hand a couple of days? This is the fluffiest cake batter ever! 08 of 25. And can I substitute flour with gluten free baking flour so similar results? Kept its moist dense texture for a week. Add eggs one at a time, fully combining each egg before adding the next. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on. Please it. My daughter and her girls even loved it plain, without any frosting! . Hi I want to make this cake. Set aside to cool while you make the batter. Baking using weight measurements is awesome, right?! My friends loved the flavor and raved about the moistness. Once decorated the cake does not need to be refrigerated unless you use perishable frosting or filling. Theyre my go-to! thanks! The batter will be thick but dont worry this is normal. how many people will this recipe feed please?? It is great for any special occasion and any frosting will work with it! Awesome! hi Trish, Hi, Nick. From where I am, 1 large egg (without the shell) is more or less 50 grams. My daughters birthday is coming up. So while I say this is dense it's also rich and delicious. I made this recently and it was a huge it! I havent tried using self-raising flour for this recipe, so I could not say about the outcome, sorry. When you ask a person how they like their cake, almost everyone will say rich and moist. This chocolate cake perfect for carving will prove the best sculpting cake recipe for you. I hope your next try will be ok. I have not tried making this using 81, but I recommend using pans that are at least 2 inches high. 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 came upon your recipe while searching for chocolate cake recipes that are sturdy enough for carving. :). Im REALLY glad you loved it! , They LOVED IT! It was so soft and chocklety and delishious. Kiddiekakes: I've used this with several different boxed mixes & pudding flavors now. Mixture should look smooth, not broken or lumpy. I am currently working on the recipes for the other sizes of this chocolate cake and also the vanilla version. Sift dry ingredients - flour, salt, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder. I need to use this recipe for exactly same measurements as yours for my daughters wedding cake (the 1st Ive ever made) Did you get a reply to your questions. Your email address will not be published. This is the best sculpting cake recipe you will love. I have not tried making this chocolate cake in 10-inch yet, only 6 and 8. Thank you for letting me know, Valerie! Came out perfect! Prepare your oven by preheating it to 350 F (175 C). Hooray! If you tried this recipe or any other recipe on this site, I would love to know! Some of the cakes I've made with this chocolate as well as my vanilla cake for carving recipe have had rave reviews from my customers. If anyone is looking for a recipe to use I would 100% recommend this one. 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. Thanks so much for posting! I was wondering if a little brandy might be included too and, if so, how would we need to compensate for it? A cake with a soft crumb and yet taste delicious. This is a keeper recipe. That's it. Once all ingredients are mixed turn mixer to medium and mix for approximately 2 minutes. I did a 6, 8 & 10. 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. 4 layers chocolate buttercream, with Blue orange flavored buttercream on the outside and Bluey sprinkles and cake topper. May I ask whats the shelf life(outside the freezer) of this cake? We can't even go by the instructions as it just says to use all the ingredients. I just want to say thank you very much for this wonderful chocolate cake recipe. thanks. Use a scale to measure out 4 ounces to replace the commercial pudding mix. This light-as-air cake climbs high in the tube pan, so it stands tall and proud on a cake standno need to frost. I am wanting to make a three-tier cake, bottom tier 10, middle tier 8, top tier 6. 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) Mix to combine. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Thank you, Hi. A chocolate cake recipe that is so incredibly easy to whip up and makes the most fluffy, chocolatey cake ever! Reduce speed to medium-low then add the eggs, one at a time, beating until each addition is incorporated before adding the next one. 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. Grease and flour two 8 x 2 inch pans. Shannon is correct in saying it should be on the same line. How many days will the Chocolate cake last without freezing or can it last a week without putting in the fridge or freezer. 710 grams (710 ml / 3 cups) boiling water, Sturdy Yet Moist and Fluffy Chocolate Cake. Would greatly appreciate it as i am making a big cake for my sons birthday. This cake recipe is so amazing! Already tried it and tastes so chocolatey. It was amazing. 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. Grease and line the bottom of three 8x2 pans (Note 1).Make the cocoa mixture. Add the chocolate chips to a medium-sized bowl (see my tips on making chocolate ganache ). Smooth the tops with a rubber spatula. I have recently updated to a new recipe card plugin, so thank you for pointing out the glitch in the servings adjustment. I have a 4 year old's birthday and am interested in trying to make a dinosaur cake! Then place it into these 2 different sizes of pans? Whisk thoroughly to combine well. Thanks for saving the day! Hi! , Thanks! Do you torte and syrup your cakes before freezing or after. For example, 300 grams eggs x 1.25 = 375 grams of eggs for the 9-inch pan. You have baking soda and baking powder in the ingredients but only reference baking soda in the instructions. Note that the baking time would be different, depending on the size of your pan. The cake was just as described, sturdy for stacking and still fluffy and fudge-like. Repeat the process 2 more times. I have not tried that for this recipe, but I think it would work as coffee boosts the flavors in the cocoa. However, I can say that this cake serves 15 to 20 people. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Hi thanks for the recipe, looking for a sponge for a fondant cake will this work well? Instructions. 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