This cake is delicious! 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 must say this is the best butterbased chocolate cake I have ever baked. I think 1.5 batch of the 6-inch recipe is enough to make a 7-inch. Hi, Molly! There are plenty of recipes on the internet but if you want to up your skills, you need more! Add oil, egg, vanilla and milk to the flour mixture and beat well to combine, about 30 seconds. I will definitely be making it again as it was really superb. I'm not a big chocolate cake fan but this cake may be my new favorite! Hi Kyla, thats a great question! mostly Ill use it for the 10 cake. oil, and milk. Any idea how I could scale the recipe up and what the cooking time would be? Yes, you can replace granulated sugar with caster sugar as long as you are measuring by weight Caster has finer granules. Hey Pam, for this cake chocolate is the main flavor so vanilla extra is not necessary. Your results may vary. Let the cakes cool in the pans on wire racks for about 15 mins. 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. I have been using this chocolate cake recipe for carving - for a long time now and carved many cakes very successfully. Our family loves Bluey and this chocolate cake too. Your email address will not be published. =), Easy to follow recipe! I only had to take a smidge off of one layer. If i were to do this with vanilla cake and pudding would it work the same?? Thanks! Shaz. All went well aside from the water/cocoa- halving the stated amount of 710ml gives 355ml of boiling water, which made the mix really runny, thin & liquid. This will distribute the heat more evenly. I do brush with syrup before wrapping. Could I use this recipe with fondant? Chocolate Stout Layer Cake With Chocolate Frosting. Awesome recipe. I noticed in your ingredients that you list 710ml water (3 cups), but 3 cups = 750ml. Use a scale to measure out 4 ounces to replace the commercial pudding mix. Definitely freeze it!! I am glad you liked the recipe this is my go-to recipe as well! Thanks for saving the day! From the fridge, take out the cake layers and frost them. But I think I'm too late for your January cake! Great flavor, but was not stackable. Im planning on making a wedding cake for around 80. I baked this chocolate cake with lebourne Cocoa powder on 325 heat. Would it be better if I put it in the freezer? thanks! Follow the recipe as is then divide the batter between two 83 pans, then cut each baked cake in half to get 4 layers. Preferably in a bowl with a spout, whisk the cocoa and boiling water until smooth. For most of my sculpted cakes, I use any one of these frostings Velvet American buttercream,Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Chocolate Ganache or white chocolate ganache Don't be afraid to try my other flavored buttercream recipes as well - see more than 30 plus buttercream frosting recipes. Another reason for cake doming is a too hot oven if youre not using an oven thermometer, that would help. Do not overfill cake pans above manufacturer's recommended guidelines. Tastes great!!! 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. Hi! 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. I froze the cakes before assembling them, and all went very well. Could I still make this? 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! Im so glad you are loving the recipes. Hi, Ive been asked to make a tiered chocolate cake for a wedding. You can make this up to 1 week ahead and then freeze the cake layers, though the closer to the event date the better. Thank you for reaching out! Read this Stand Mixer Speed Control Guide. You can use almond milk and margarine instead of milk and butter. I just want to make one 63 inch cake. In your mixing bowl, combine sour cream, oil, water, eggs, & flavorings. I shared details on how I did my DIY wedding cake here https://thebakeologie.com/diy-wedding-cake/. Just in time for my 2 tiered cake order for this weekend. You would need to use a 63 pan. Thanks. So is it 3 cups boiling water? I was wondering whether I can use this make a carved cake that will be covered in fondant? Once defrosted, thats the time I torte and brush syrup. If the mixture curdles, add a teaspoon of flour and whip some more. how many people will this recipe feed please?? The cake layers can be frozen prior to final assembly; in fact, they're easier to work with when frozen. Choose a cake pan size(based on 2" tall cake pan). 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! 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 It is the most perfect choccie cake you have nailed the receipe thank you! For round pans, spray pans with nonstick cooking spray, then line bottoms with parchment paper. I have a question. Yes, weighing ingredients is the weigh to go.LOL, Hello, 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. Hi, Could I use this cake with fondant? My son in law says its the best cake hes ever eaten! If you are going to bake the cake layers ahead of wedding day, I recommend brushing them with simple syrup as you stack the layers. Select an option below to calculate how much batter or frosting you need. Hi Trish! baked the cakes at 185C for about 40min (7inch) and 50min (9inch) Pauline (in Wales). Yes, I suggest making a batch for each tier. I am going to try this recipe out this week. I did used a simple syrup with cocoa added to each layer before stacking. 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. Hello, Shaz! Your husband is one lucky guy. Increase to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. Thank you for sharing that info. It turned out awesome. One question: if I stack the 4x6inch layers on top of the 3x8inch layers, will I need straws or dowels at all? Bake at 350 for 30 - 35 minutes. Set the oven 350 F / 175 C. Set an oven rack in the middle rack of the oven. I was so glad to see this recipe in my emails today. You may or may not have a bit of extra batter. Sorry, I have not tried making this cake in that size so I dont have the measurements. 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. Just in time! I recommend making it in separate batches one for the 6-inch and one for the 8-inch. I was originally going to try your vanilla cake recipe for my daughters birthday but then she told me she wants a chocolate cake so Ill try this one instead! It would have been way too sugary if Id used all that sugar. An absolute success! Yes, Andy, this cake is perfect for sculpted cakes with buttercream or ganache, and fondant. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, vanilla, red food coloring, sour cream, veg. Thank you! Once combined, give a very good stir with a spatula making sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl. Used to make a teapot cake. I was amazed this cake didnt have more reviews. Yes, you would definitely need dowels/rods to support them. Haha) it turned out perfectly. Im so sorry that happened to you, Darla! For example, I can't say, you need two of these for a car cake. Tried this a few days ago. A few weeks ago I did a test bake of the 6 layers and the brides family loved it (my husband too). Most complicated cake carvings will need a series of templates, so try to get images of your shape from every angle. My recipe is the same and the 1/3 plus 2 tbs vegetable oil should be on the same line. Here's a bit more about each. too little? Hi Shagun, the height for the 6, 8, and 10 inch cake recipe should all be the same. Reduce speed to low. 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. Wellso far so good! We need the deep, dark chocolate flavor. Also can I use Rum alcohol or any to preserve it to last longer if not putting in the fridge. 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. A chocolate cake recipe that is so incredibly easy to whip up and makes the most fluffy, chocolatey cake ever! Hi! Awesome! Should it be instant pudding mix? It was a hit at my daughters birthday. 4 layers chocolate buttercream, with Blue orange flavored buttercream on the outside and Bluey sprinkles and cake topper. Heat oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. Shiny Hot Chocolate Bombs With Marshmallows, Construction Grade Gingerbread House Recipe, 2015-2020 Sugar Geek Show, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Sugar Geek Show, P.O. The Best Chocolate Cake combines cocoa and coffee to create a chocolate lover's dream. =), I gave this recipe a shot after I was looking for recipe that would have a good consistency for a tiered cake. Reduce speed to medium-low then add the eggs, one at a time, beating until each addition is incorporated before adding the next one. Thank you. Preheat oven to 350. If youre doing a recipe test, I would suggest doing half of the 8-inch recipe and bake it on one 93 springform pan. Scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary. Hooray! Shannon is correct in saying it should be on the same line. Freezing the cake helps with fewer crumbs. I was worried it would be dry but it wasnt at all. You will likely get splits in the top of the cake which were easily removed with a cake leveler. Preheat oven to 350F (see note). Mix in 1 cup of room temperature, unsalted butter slowly into the dry ingredients on a low speed. I looks amazing. I live at 6800 ft. above sea level, is this recipe high altitude approved??? Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean. 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) I made this cake for my grandsons birthday yeaterday. You can also find a collection of my recipes and tutorials here onPinterest. The batter will be thick but dont worry this is normal. In a separate bowl, prepare the flour mixture by sifting together your dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Hi! Turn mixer to medium and blend well for approximately 2 minutes. I dont recommend using normal cocoa powder. Hi, the 6 cakes after levelling and torting stacked at 4.5 inches, any idea what was/would be the height of the 8 cakes after levelling and torting..? Measuring by weight gives you a more accurate result. - A good quality vanilla will make a huge difference in anything you make. Some historians trace this famous cherry-chocolate cake (called Schwarzwlder Kirschtorte in German) back to the 16th century, but it was most likely named and popularized by German baker Josef . 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. Set aside. Gail, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a rating and review! Thank you. (Dont judge me, Im 38 weeks pregnant and dont feel like decorating. The conversion I used is 1 cup = 236.588 ml. =). Whisk to blend and set bowl aside. Thank you for sharing, MaryLou! =), I would like to use this recipe. 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. =) Enjoy baking! Id like to test this recipe out. is it better to put in fridge than the freezer? I used soaked cake strips and cooked at 160c in an old fan oven. . Turn mixer to medium and blend well for approximately 2 minutes. 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. Or tag @thebakeologie on Instagram and hashtag it #bakeologie ! 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. I truly appreciate your feedback so thank you for taking the time to share it here. Im going to try again and add some coffee too. Thanks so much for posting! It worked perfectly! Dont forget to wrap each layer very well in plastic film to keep the moisture in. Allow it to sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth. I was concerned the cakes wouldnt turn out. You can keep it longer if you wrap well in plastic and keep it in the fridge. For example, a heart shape is easiest to cut out from a round cake. So i imagine it can be stacked using fondant as well ? I made this recently and it was a huge it! I printed out the recipe to make only 2 layers but your recipe didnt calculate the boiling water properly. So while I say this is dense it's also rich and delicious. *, 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. I am going to make 4 layers but will bake 2 layers at a time. Once all ingredients are mixed turn mixer to medium and mix for approximately 2 minutes. Print off pictures or use real objects as guides whenever possible. @heartsfire , @shannonh917 , @basketpam , @lbensoncan Thank you for questioning and correcting the error in this recipe. Thank you! I am glad your guests loved the chocolate cake! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Scrape the bowl halfway through mixing Bring back to low mixing, add in eggs one at a time. Were your cake layers completely cooled? 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. Do you torte and syrup your cakes before freezing or after. Bakeologie is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means fro sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Thank you for sharing your tips too. You can probably bake this also in three 62 pans; if you do so, don forget to adjust the baking time. The cake has a soft crumb but it is sturdy enough for stacking and carving. Will this cake support at 12,10,8 inch rounds. You can replace the coffee with hot water. =). My daughter and her girls even loved it plain, without any frosting! Recipe: Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake with Caramel Buttercream. You can tag me in Instagram @thebakeologie. Also let the cake cool quite a bit in the pan (I would say longer then 15 minutes). So that it won't flow over or crisp at the top? If I plan to use the cake within 1 to 3 days I just leave the (well wrapped) unfrosted cake layers in the fridge. In a large bowl combine flour, both sugars, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. I that they correct measurement? I baked a 10 inch tier by doubling the 6 inch recipe and baking the cake layers at 325 for about 40 minutes, using a wet strip around each of the 2 pans. 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