Same question. From where I am, 1 large egg (without the shell) is more or less 50 grams. Share it with me. I was quite tensed for this one. I am really glad you find this site useful! Thank you for sharing, MaryLou! - Always use large size eggs when baking unless specified. Is it possible to share recipe for making two kg chocolate cake please. Half the measurements for the 6-inch cake and divide them into your 3 6X2 inch pans. Thanks so much for the wonderful recipe! how small is small? It's the only chocolate cake I use! Save it for later. STEP 2 Sift the flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda into the biggest bowl you have. Make sure the butter is at soft room temperature otherwise the batter will be very lumpy. This cake is delicious! When the batter appears blended, stop the mixer and scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. In a large bowl combine flour, both sugars, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. It should read 1/3 cup vegetable oil plus 2 tablespoons. Mix to combine. Hi, Hey! 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. Cake boards and dowels are necessary when you stack the 3 tiers together. Would it be ok to use other cocoa powder? Thanks for the recipe! Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa, and sugar into a large mixing bowl. I baked this last night to see how it would work for sculpting. Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Should it be instant pudding mix? 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. Sooooo good!!! The family I made the 3d bear for loved it. Bake at 350 for 30 - 35 minutes. Heat the heavy whipping cream just until it begins to boil, then pour it over the chocolate chips. Thanks for the recipe! Hey Natasha. However, I can say that this cake serves 15 to 20 people. How many eggs is 168 grams equivalent to?.. Do you torte and syrup your cakes before freezing or after. Incorporate all ingredients together one by one on low speed. Hi, Molly! Thank you, Hi. Hi, Ive been asked to make a tiered chocolate cake for a wedding. It was a hit at my daughters birthday. Preheat oven to 350F (180C) standard or 320F (160C) fan/convection. I am glad you liked the cake, Louise! Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. I have read and accepted the Privacy Policy Preheat the oven to 350F. thanks! Add butter to stand mixer and beat at medium-high speed until smooth and shiny, about 30 seconds. Thank you as well for sharing your experience. Thank you so much for trying the recipe. The cake layers can be frozen prior to final assembly; in fact, they're easier to work with when frozen. Love your all of your great tips! I'm going to do a "ditto" here and ask the same question. I had plenty of batter for my three 9 x 2 pans. I then torte each cake into two, giving me a total of four 6-inch layers, as you see in the photos. Thanks so much for this recipe xx, Thats awesome, Nicola! 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? What ingredients are in Chocolate Birthday Cake? =) For the hung curd, did you use the same amount as needed if you were using eggs? This vanilla cake recipe for carving will prove to be the best sculpting cake recipe you will ever use. 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. Will this cake support at 12,10,8 inch rounds. Add butter to stand mixer and beat at medium-high speed until smooth and shiny, about 30 seconds. We consider this cake to be the perfect dessert for spring or summer, but in winter, when citrus is so fresh, this is a welcome bright spot on the dessert buffet. Alison, thank you so much for sharing your feedback and tips. Im REALLY glad you loved it! . Hi Trish! Heat oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. The conversion I used is 1 cup = 236.588 ml. Your email address will not be published. Dark beer adds a toasty-rich flavor to this chocolate cake, which also uses brewed coffee to boost the chocolate flavor. I am glad your guests loved the chocolate cake! Thanks for an amazing recipe. Thanks!! You can probably bake this also in three 62 pans; if you do so, don forget to adjust the baking time. I made the chocolate cake for my triplets 21st birthday and they loved it! Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes in pan before turning out onto cooling racks. Wonderful , Yessss! I even pasted pieces together, froze that, and then carved some more so I guess it worked out pretty well. I was going to make this batter for the Wilton ball cake pan, which holds about 4.5 cups batter total. Baking using weight measurements is awesome, right?! When it comes to novelty cake it's difficult for me to say. =). If the mixture curdles, add a teaspoon of flour and whip some more. Love Love this recipe!! Thanks for this recipe, I have a question. Set aside. Thank you. If i were to do this with vanilla cake and pudding would it work the same?? Dont forget to wrap each layer very well in plastic film to keep the moisture in. I have a question. I did have to bake for more than 60 mins as toothpick test was wet. 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. 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. Or tag @thebakeologie on Instagram and hashtag it #bakeologie ! Blackout dark, nice crumb, firm textured but not at all dry. 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. This looks lovely do you think it can be done as a dairy free cake? I printed out the recipe to make only 2 layers but your recipe didnt calculate the boiling water properly. Butter & flour two 9 inch round cake pans. In a standing mixer, mix the eggs, buttermilk, warm water, espresso powder, oil and vanilla until combined. I will definitely make this again! 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. =). One of the most common questions I get is how much cake do I need? I managed to used one 6*3 tin and two 6*2 tins and split the batter. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. @heartsfire Chocolate pudding mix is very hard to find where I live can I susitute some other ingredient. , Thanks! You can tag me in Instagram @thebakeologie. It is sturdy and stacks well. Followed the directions to the letter, the cake fell apart when I tried stacking it. You can also do this in a pot over the stove. I made it , its my first experiment which is superb. Thanks. I would like to try the 6inch pan. =). super awesome texture. Add the butter and mix at low speed for 1 minute. And yet, even a dense cake will stay at room temperature for only 3 to 4 days. Then place it into these 2 different sizes of pans? Just dont forget to fill your cupcake liners 2/3 full. 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. I dont have much experience in baking with high altitudes. Have to make an eggless version. Let the cakes cool in the pans on wire racks for about 15 mins. Make the cake: Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder (if using) together in a large bowl. I think I did. Sprinkle in the sugar and whip on med-high until light in color and fluffy. Preferably in a bowl with a spout, whisk the cocoa and boiling water until smooth. Pour into three 8 x 2 inch round pans that have . But, freezing it hard will make it difficult to carve with more crumbs. Add eggs one at a time, fully combining each egg before adding the next. Hi Trish, In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients and stir or whisk to blend. Is there a reason for this? You can use caster sugar instead of granulated sugar. Divide the batter in your pans and bake until a cake tester inserted into the centers come out clean. Pro tip - freezing the cake for an hour will make it easier to carve with fewer cake crumbs. It's very similar to the Darn Good Chocolate cake recipe. I have not tried making this using 81, but I recommend using pans that are at least 2 inches high. I recommend making it in separate batches one for the 6-inch and one for the 8-inch. That's why, all my recipes are detailed with pro tips & videos so you can cook, bake, and decorate with confidence. Used to make a teapot cake. Measuring by weight gives you a more accurate result. Eeek. Cake: Unsalted butter, for greasing. Happy baking!:). Hi Trish. Could you please tell me the proportions please? This is definitely a keeper. 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. This is a keeper recipe. I love this recipe! Thanks so much!! I then assembled and frosted the cake 1 day before the wedding day. Cheers Meg. How would I covert the measurements? Hi Shagun, the height for the 6, 8, and 10 inch cake recipe should all be the same. (8-inch cake pans with shorter sides may cause an overflow in your oven.) Let mix in fully for one minute fore adding the next egg. =), hi do you have measurement in cups? 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 pointing that out. Im going to try again and add some coffee too. I shared details on how I did my DIY wedding cake here https://thebakeologie.com/diy-wedding-cake/. Thank you so much for the recipe,can I use castor sugar instead of granulated sugar ?. 08 of 25. I am going to try this recipe out this week. 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). Bake for 25-30 minutes depending on oven. Thank you for sharing your tips too. Theyre my go-to! I made a massive wedding cake with the middle tier (10 inch 3 layers) being this chocolate cake recipe. Three-Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake This decadent triple-layer beauty is pure chocolate indulgence. 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. You can also find a collection of my recipes and tutorials here onPinterest. Once decorated the cake does not need to be refrigerated unless you use perishable frosting or filling. You can replace the coffee with hot water. Thank you! Springtime Bunnies~ A Cake Tutorial This is the perfect recipe of chocolate cake. I was concerned the cakes wouldnt turn out. Monica, I love that you improvise. I forgot to mention that I substituted boiling coffee for the boiling water. Run a metal spatula between the sides of the pans and invert the cakes onto wire racks that have been coated with nonstick spray. And can I substitute flour with gluten free baking flour so similar results? For the cocoa powder, it should be any dutch processed or alkalized cocoa powder. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, vanilla, red food coloring, sour cream, veg. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This time, I used cake strips, and you can really see the difference in terms of doming! Note that I am using a conventional oven (no fan). 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. The taste will be different we need the deep chocolate flavor of a dutch processed cocoa powder. Preheat the oven well in advance so you do not have to wait once the batter is ready. You are welcome, Fallon! Would it be better if I put it in the freezer? I made this today as a test for a special birthday cake Ill be making in two weeks. This recipe has not been tested in high altitude, sorry! :). I'm an artist and cake decorator from Portland, Oregon. I am glad you liked the recipe this is my go-to recipe as well! My son remarked its the best cake youve ever made delicious! , They LOVED IT! Amal, Is this a typo or is there another ingredient? I used this recipe for my sons birthday last month and it was incredible! Thank you. Made this for my grandsons 4th birthday party as a Bluey cake. After torting and leveling the cakes, the total height of my cake is about 4.5 inches. I wish I could pay a picture. Wow! Prepare your oven by preheating it to 350 F (175 C). For this recipe, it has to be Dutched Process Cocoa. =). 7 cups of batter makes about two 8" round cakes. I don't like chocolate cake and I can't bake it for the life of me (high altitude)but this one turned out fabulous even in 10" rounds!! Thank you so much for trying the recipe! I would love to know though in case you decide to experiment on it! 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. Thank you so much for this recipe. =) You can also replace part of the water with coffee. For some its 236ml; my US cup here is labeled at 240ml, and theres also 250ml for others. Sift dry ingredients - flour, salt, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder. Cool in the baking pan for 5 minutes. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "afff2dee48b1a2bf9e4a178cc4bae0e5" );document.getElementById("f2571ecc93").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. The cake was just as described, sturdy for stacking and still fluffy and fudge-like. Can you please clarify? I will definitely be baking this again. Awesome! Oh my Goodness!! Its a top notch. We need the deep, dark chocolate flavor. I live at 6800 ft. above sea level, is this recipe high altitude approved??? thx. So using that guide, I would get 3 1/3 large eggs. Thats awesome, Heather! Remember that the time indicated below is only a guide as not all ovens are the same. I made this cake for my grandsons birthday yeaterday. Im doing a 3 tier wedding cake using your vanilla cake recipe, but was wondering if I could use the chocolate recipe for a marble cake for the 8 tier? I'm not a big chocolate cake fan but this cake may be my new favorite! Unfortunately, I dont have experience using alcohol with cakes so I am not sure about your other question. Hey Pam, for this cake chocolate is the main flavor so vanilla extra is not necessary. The tiers were 9inch and 7inch and have used 1 tin per tier. Print off pictures or use real objects as guides whenever possible. Please it. Hi! I that they correct measurement? May I ask if you can help me make a recipe for 12 cake? I looks amazing. I hope your next try will be ok. Line base with parchment paper. The batter will be thick but dont worry this is normal. 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. Unfortunately, I have not tried doing a marble cake version of the vanilla and chocolate recipes, but I think it should work. I dont know if Ive missed it but how much does this entire recipe serve? 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 (. Using the 82 pans, the recipe yields three 8-inch cakes that are almost 2 inches in height (before torting and leveling). I cut them into 4ths and made whoopie pies with the leftover frosting for my husbands lunchbox. Thanks. This will distribute the heat more evenly. It would have been way too sugary if Id used all that sugar. You may or may not have a bit of extra batter. Could I still make this? hi Trish, =), Easy to follow recipe! Your vanilla recipe is my home to, cant wait to try this chocolate version, Youre welcome! Unfortunately, I have not tried making this in a half sheet pan so I dont have the exact measurements. 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) Did you double or triple the recipe to get the 10 inch 3 layers? Cool the cakes in the pans on wire racks before using them. 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. I have some sachets that I just bought which I think are about 125g is that right? 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! So that it won't flow over or crisp at the top? So sturdy without at all compromising on flavour, texture or moistness. It was super moist and super chocolate-y. I'm glad I was warned about the batter being thick. Scrape the sides of the bowl when necessary. But, it can be double and more, successfully. Id like to test this recipe out. I am wanting to make a three-tier cake, bottom tier 10, middle tier 8, top tier 6. 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. Should i have doubled the recipe for a 13x9?? . I want to make 2 tiers cake, One 83 and One 63 , should I cut half the ingredients? Best chocolate cake recipe I have ever had and this is my go to for any occasion. 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. Thank you! It is not fudgy but it is definitely moist and has a concentrated chocolate flavor without being too sweet. The Best Chocolate Cake combines cocoa and coffee to create a chocolate lover's dream. Hi, Nicole. . 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. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean. Yes, you can make 1 batch and leave some of the batter out about an hour or so. I baked this chocolate cake with lebourne Cocoa powder on 325 heat. thanks! You are here OXO Good Grips Large Offset Spatula. 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