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Your swirls are amazing. I usually just add a tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice to a cup of milk and dont fuss about the extra spoonful. I have bittersweet baking bars and cocoa powder. Hi Deb, I love your recipes! and the flavour oooft! 450g mascarpone cheese 280g icing sugar Pinch of salt tsp vanilla extract Method Step 1 Preheat your oven to 160C (fan 140C/gas mark 3). I made it yesterday for my husband for Valentines Day. Maybe I just mismeasured, do you think? This cake is delicious and a great size if someone does not want to make large cake. They love it and I love that its simple and doesnt leave me with heaps of dishes! 1/2 cup butter is 8 oz not 4 ozs! In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the butter and sugars until fluffy; scrape down bowl. Well see if the cake it too salty or not. Deb- Thx for the speedy reply. #allhailpi! I made it in a regular cupcake pan. Megan 10-inch round or square? I know youve given us variations on it before, but for some reason the photos here really drove home that this chocolate buttercream appears to be the frosting I have been looking for all my life. I reduced the total sugar to 270g (so 135g in the original size), made it GLUTEN FREE by using brown rice flour, and also used rice milk soured with lime juice in place of the buttermilk. 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup half and half Instructions CAKE DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Sweet Jesus this cake is so good that I have died and gone to chocolate heaven. I dont have Dutched cocoa: Dutch-process cocoa (generally speaking, its the standard in European brands) differs from natural cocoa (what you have if your cocoa isnt labeled Dutch, or if its an American brand) in that its acidity has been neutralized to form a darker, nuttier cocoa that I prefer. Your amazing photos have made me want cake. Beat butter, powdered sugar and salt, if using, in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. I have a similar chocolate cake from a post-wartime austerity recipe (only 18g cocoa and a single egg) which assumes 30-35 minutes cooking time. Ive also wanted to PIN some of your recipes, but I cant find PIN links anywhere, although the one here goes directly to your Pinterest page. And while Im happy to tell you that my interest in most foods (except for chicken, sweet potatoes and soup, they know what they did) has returned, my devotion to these categories hasnt waned in the slightest. And Im a sucker for any cake with those confetti sprinkles on it. At 30 mins the top had cooked and closed over and not till about 40 mins did the skewer come out clean and the cake stop making that bubbling noise. thank you deb, anne, and JP! But OMG the icing is fantastic!!! I read a comment on how to get the swirls and Debs guidance was spot on!!! Thanks for the reply deb and the toaster oven just broke a cuple a days ago lol that was the sure cause and i made i the oven an it was fantastic!!! I love the rich chocolate flavor. :P (Obviously I understand if you dont answer this by the time I make the cake, haha, but thought itd be worth asking.). No surprise there though, considering the source! I used natural cocoa and it worked just fine, and doubled the recipe to make 24 cupcakes (they took somewhere aroudn 25 minutes to bake for me, but I would advise anyone trying this to start checking on them as early as 17-18 minutes). When I had a piece I cut some cake, scooped out some frosting and let it sitto warm and frosted the squares individually before eating. :). miso sweet potato and broccoli bowl. I add new plugins and make changes here all of the time.) I used King Arthur Double Dutch Dark cocoa, which gave the cake wonderful color and flavor. The cake is heavy, not sweet, a chore to eat, and the only redeeming thing about it is the frosting and thats because it has a half cup of butter in it! You cant ever going wrong with chocolate cake! Thank you Smitten Kitchen for previously suggesting the usefulness of a 6 inch round pan. It turned grainy or separated or something. I just made this cake and its amazing. Let the pound cake cool completely. The 1/2 birthdays always sneak up on me so its nice to have an easy recipe not to mention that most are for much larger cakes this one is perfectly sized! Meanwhile, you should make this one; its not very sweet and quite moist. I have extra and my kids dont care for pudding so trying to figure out what to do with it. Insanely perfect timing since its my boyfriends birthday in two weeks and his only request for his cake was chocolate, chocolate and chocolate. I just wanted to chime in and say this recipe is perfect for 1/2 birthday celebrations. Love the frosting. I want to dive into that swath of icing. The cake is in the oven! Just looking at these pictures makes me feel the urgency. Simple, rich, delicious, perfect. Any thoughts about what Im doing wrong? My (Italian) mother also used to say that if a woman craved a certain food during pregnancy the baby might end up having a birthmark in the shape of that food. Just finished making this and am now tucking into a generous slice. Every time I saw, chocolate, my mouth goes to water. I 1.5xd the frosting for a 913 and was happy with the coverage. At 11 weeks, mine are fish (every kind except the rare tuna salad sandwich), risotto or risotto-like creations, and chocolate in most forms. I mean, us. :). deb says to eat it pretty much right away, and i agree. Thank you for sharing the recipe!!!!!!!!!!!! 1/2 teaspoon table or fine sea salt, Frosting :). Its moist and rich, but not too sweet I may just have some for breakfast tomorrow! I used closer to 2/3 cup of cocoa and I made it with gluten free flour. Grad school is sometimes miserable but also wonderful. There is a Pin icon at the bottom of each recipe, where it says DO MORE: It will allow you to Pin just that post/recipe. Things like humidity and elevation can even factor in. I go through a lot of butter I love baking and cooking and its expensive so whenever I can take a shortcut I will. No need ;). And we ate this delicious cake, marking time and friendship. Deb, see? This cake looks like it fits the bill. I will try that recipe for sure. :) This looks amazing; cant wait to try it! Can I frost them while they are still frozen? Hosted by Pressable. Chocolate yummy!!!!! SO GOOD. Thanks Deb! This is getting pawned off on my coworkers as soon as my office reopens because I cant take it anymore. Made this last night great timing as the boyfriends 35th was yesterday and usually my desserts are too fancy for him. or a combination of stout/buttermilk? So, made this today in honor of my little girls birthday (and of course shes too young for this, thus the in honor part). Used Dutched cocoa I keep it on hand because I love the deep color and flavor. (Although Ill need to squeeze in a hamentashen session at some point as well.) Erin Was the chocolate completely and totally cool, i.e. Its amazing on this cake and thinking of using for other chocolate cakes or yellow cake. We found it didnt need as much in the more exhaustive testing for the book however, if youre happy with the rise, dont touch it. THanks! Baking time actually remained about the same for some reason. Thanks and happy early Mothers Day to you! I didnt have dutch-processed cocoa on hand, but regular cocoa powder worked just as well, Id venture to say! If youre looking for some detailed troubleshooting tips on dry cake, this is a site I go to often for baking tips, and has some guidance: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/prevent-dry-dense-cake/. The kitchens not too hot, and its snowy outside. 1.5 Years Ago: Key Lime Popsicles (still a favorite!) Doesnt have to be a quick buttercream but I would prefer not to do a ganache. Deb, in a very saturated social media food scene, you are one of the OGs and my absolute favorite. I agree. SOS i have my boyfriends bday coming up and I know thats what hed love! Nice job, as always, Deb. Must go spend hours perusing archives, after I make this cake! Smitten Kitchen's cake, which is baked in a single layer in a square pan, met a similar fate. If you double a 99 in a 913, its less of perfect match; the cake might end up 1.5x thicker. (One bag frozen berries, thawed, cooked in a small saucepan until they make a thick sauce, with a little bit of vanilla and grand marnier, just because). Ive used your recipes before- that very morning, Id used your recipe for latkes (which reminded me of my childhood in Germany- perfect texture, thank you. This is calling my name. Very much looking forward to any recipe involving peanut butter! Dear Deb- Im hoping you can solve a problem for me. 16 celebration! I actually wrote about making it that way over here. I love baking (and eating) cake, but Ive never liked chocolate cake! So the amount was great for us, but obviously you could also double it if you wanted. Its 10pm otherwise Id get it started right now. So good! This is the most reliable chocolate snack cake recipe! 3. So, anyway, my kids and I just made this using our 3:2:1 homemade mix and it is delicious! Love your Im pregnant recipes! Could it be that I used salted butter??! I tend to use double what is recommended of the powder, due to the mildness. Woah Nelly do I ever feel you with the chocolate cake craving. Il try a simple ganache next time i bake it for myself. Dear hubs just made me two flower beds where I was hoping he would so I can plant morning glories and sunflowers I started from seedhe deservs this cake! Remove from the heat and let cool. I like the size. This frosting is HEAVEN. ;), THANK YOU for this recipe I made it yesterday its delicious. I also did simple chocolate ganache instead of buttercream frosting. Who files stuff under THE? All of your chocolate cakes look delicious and I cant decide which recipe to use! The thing is, if you reduce the confectioners sugar, youll have less structure and more chocolate and butter whipped together. I used Herseys special blend cocoa (dutch and natural) and added some instant espresso powder into the milk. The only edit I would make is to halve the amount of frosting. 2 ounces (55 grams) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled Your chocolate cake is super and good in look and mouth watering.I am not having enuf time to do it.can i buy this cake any where in baker center.you can find more cake in this website : midnight cake delivery in hyderabad. Verrrry interesting!!! And backpulver is baking powder. I dont even like frosting but Im drooling at the sight of yours! Sorry about that Deb. You could just heap it like a bakery does. Made this with my friend yesterday (hey rebecca!) bee sting cake. I swapped the icing for dark chocolate ganache with whisky, and topped it all with toasted hazlenuts. recipes? I feel like Im talking to a celebrity!! having major third trimester chocoholic cravings and this is on the agenda for tonighthopefully this wont derail my glucose test next week (pray for me!!!! I wish I could post a picture of the cake I made from your recipe! My sons birthday today. I dont normally make cakes with frosting because its that much more of a time commitment, plus you normally end up with a ton of cake and its just my husband and me at our house. Trace the bottom of the pans onto wax paper or parchment with a pencil and then cut out the circles. 2.5 Years Ago: Leek Chard and Corn Flatbread It turned out so beautifully. As luck would have it, my husbands birthday is tomorrow, so Im using this occasion as my excuse! Do you think itd work? Thank you for posting that note at the end about how you do your frosting! You can eat a square without feeling any guilt. Not sure what else I could do if I sifted the sugar and it was still chunky! It turned out amazing, just as advertised, and I enjoyed eating it a lot :p. I am a nervous cake baker but I would like to make this for my sons bday in a few days. My head isnt working for conversions right now: will this make a 6 round 2-layer cake as is, or would that require halving the recipe? 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. The frosting turned out great! 4 oz is 1/2 cup (or 1 stick), 8 oz is 1 cup (2 sticks) if you arent using US-sized full sticks of butter then disregard that number, but the weight and volume remain the same. . Oh, I also added a teaspoon of vanilla bean paste because over the years Ive come to believe that a touch of good quality vanilla rounds out a good deep chocolate kick nicely doesnt unduly soften it or dilute it, just smooths it a tad. Its an okay price, at least. Heres a measurement converter from Land O Lakes but please feel free to Google the information from any website youd like: https://www.landolakes.com/kitchen-reference/measurements-abbreviations/. Now, I need to make this cake recipe Thanks. Baking time for cupcakes is less; I usually start checking at 15 minutes. Or is it just a typo, either here or in the book? I could swap out the butter for margarine, but wasnt sure what would work to replace the buttermilk. I still use your Double Chocolate Layer cake every year for my husbands birthday. What do you think of powdered buttermilk? Deb, I made this frosting tonight and I found it almost too bitter as written. nevermind. I made this into one round 8 cake. Id start checking at 15 to be safe. We have been eating it today, and this recipe is wonderful. Not sure if you still think this would be worthwhile, but if you were to do it, I would -totally- use it. The cupcakes baked for 17 minutes to perfectionSO GOOD. Thank you! Thanks for your response! Weve made it dozens of time as an 88, but Id like to make it as a 913 sheet cake for my daughters birthday. Im thrilled on both counts. The icing is to die for and such a snap to make. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon over the top, then stir. I ended up snagging a more squared-off metal 88 while out running errands today, so thin-cake crisis averted. Sally Yes, it should be great two days later. The frosting is sweet and pairs very nicely with the not overly sweet moist light cake! You mention that the frosting is generous for an 88, but is it enough to cover a 913 (to satisfaction)? What do you use? So, I remade it, but I was so scared I was going to ruin it again, that I didnt whip it enough and it wasnt as creamy as its been all the other times Ive made it. I just made this on Friday after hearing about it on Call Your Girlfriend. thank you, deb, for the small chocolate cake! G-d!!!!! And so easy to make. This is so totally the wrong place for this, but I will ask anyway. I regret to tell you that this cake is nothing exactly new, and its not because Im out of ideas (I hope not, at least! I made the cakes in two 6in pans and it took a lot longer than what was written for one 8in square. Despite not having quite the right ingredients (had to use salted butter, 2% milk, and messed up the eggs and did all whole instead of one yolk and one whole) it turned out perfect. Do it.) Did you see the Tasting Table chocolate cake recipe from a few days ago? It was delicious. Do I reduce the confectioners sugar? Could I make the frosting a raspberry buttercream by putting in raspberry pure instead of chocolate? No buttermilk or baking soda (and white sugar instead of brown) in the batter and less butter in the frosting. I was hoping someone had made it in 6 rounds and had figured out the number of pans! If larger squares, 9 to 12. It was a little grainy/granular, and I had a really hard time getting it nice and smooth/whipped. If I wanted to use this frosting for a 9 inch double layer round cake, would you just double it or do 2 1/2 times? Thanks! 1 tablespoon / 13 g granulated sugar We have an egg allergy in the family has anyone tried making this recipe with an egg substitute? Thanks for the birthday prompt! Just did it in a 913 and working on the frosting now! I love this cake. I subbed home-made full fat natural yoghurt for the buttermilk (loosened a little with a dash of milk) and used an inch of real vanilla pod rather than the extract and the cake came out very well indeed. YUM. I only had one medium egg and yogurt instead of buttermilk. When you call for 3/4 of packed brown sugar (or 145g), if I am using a scale can I just dump the brown sugar until it reaches 145g? Line a 15cm round springform tin with a circle of parchment paper. Holy smokes yall. I was thinking of starting with your dreamy cream scones as base and use browned butter. Love the looks and sounds of this cake! OH GOD, WHY! Lynda. dulce de leche chocoflan . Just made this cake tonight and as I have a milk allergy I replaced the buttermilk with 1/2 cup strong coffee and 1/4 cup red wine!! Frosting in the food processor?!!! Topped with your chocolate sour cream frosting (a half recipe together they use 1 smallish sour cream container) which is the real star, I think. So for my oven it will need 35 minutes or maybe more! Hi Deb, On the third round I added a 1/4 cup additional buttermilk to the batter. Thank you. I found it in March, around when quarantine started and for a couple of months, I made it every Saturday to celebrate another week of quarantine. . If so, how would I defrost? Thanks :). I halved the frosting, and it was a breeze to make. Generally, once you add your dry ingredients, only mix until its only just combined. I need to get some to keep them in reserve for when I want cake (which is today and always). It will need to be softened and re-whipped, i.e. The frosting was also too sweet for me and the kiddo, but my sister and brother-in-law didnt think so. Obviously, I had to test a spoonful or two. Trying to make up my mind which to make tomorrow . This frosting, tripled, perhaps, looks perfect! I baked for exactly 22 minutes in two little pans. None of these are a dealbreaker, of course, just good to know going in. Great recipe. Add the cooled chocolate and whisk until smooth. I love everything Ive made from your recipes especially the rapini and pasta! Ive made this recipe so many times- just wanted to share that it makes perfect cupcakes too! Thank you. Yum to both the cake and the frosting! Everyone commented how fudgey it was. P.S. but I shall brave the cold kitchen to make this chocolate cake. This worked great as cupcakes! Even the kiddies liked it! Cupcakes Usually bake for 17 to 20 minutes. Made this last night and used the sour cream chocolate frosting from your best birthday cake, I was cheap and had a little left over. We still have to quarantine for a whole week anyway. :). Definitely going into the rotation. 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) powdered sugar (sifted if lumpy) Re, the sweetness of the frosting: I think its relative. Thanks so much! When I click Print Recipe I am directed to another website, which requires me to do I dont know what. Cant wait to try the finished product. Yes, thats totally normal here. Thoughts on a little white vinegar in regular milk to make buttermilk? But fresh sounds lovely too. Deep chocolate flavor, not too sweet, very easy to mix up and bake. I love your little person for inspiring you to post this. You can bake it in a 9-inch round. Thank you! I had no buttermilk so substituted Greek yogurt. ), but it was reading the word chocolate for, what, maybe the 57th time in one post, while reading the list of ingredients that finally got me. Can you help? 1. It took 36 minutes before the toothpick came out clean but the inside was moist. Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting would definitely be an understatement! I was convinced by your cake spiel that I, a novice baker, too could make a cake but have been let down twice. I used it for my daughters birthday cupcakes. I shop there because they have EVERYTHING FOR BAKING but.they arent the most pleasant peeps Ive come across. What did I do wrong?!?! https://instagram.com/p/z8VQVBy55B/?modal=true. I spread it thick on an 88 pan of brownies and sprinkled peppermint bits over the top. Susan Wait, howww? One year ago: Morning Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel (you should totally make it this weekend) Finally, this is my note to selfat 25 minutes the cake needed another few minutes, I left it in for 6 minutes, and that was too long, and maybe should have been 3 more minutes. I have 2 teenage boys. Im a big baker so I know how to bake. Worked perfectly. Pour in chocolate, milk and vanilla, beat until combined, then one more minute to whip it further.] I made this cake tonight for my daughters 3rd birthday and it came out PERFECTLY. The key here is the. Had Hersheys cocoa on hand and the cake did not disappoint. Your email address will not be published. Took more like 42 minutes to cook all the way and I was worried it was going to be dry but ended up still very moist! It was, admittedly, FABULOUS, but the speckling isnt ideal for looks of course. Also, I used a lightly sweetened cream cheese frosting and it was amazing together. All my friends at work will love me though- if it doesnt make a believer out of me, as they will profit from my experiment. Four-year-old grandson adds the rainbow sprinkles and heartily endorses it. Theyre about the same area (63.6 vs 64 square inches) but will it affect the baking time at all? Either that, I would have to eat cake less often and at 21 weeks, that is unthinkable. Many a night comes were I want chocolate cake, bake one, eat a piece and wonder what the heck am I gonna do with the rest? This snack cake is the perfect size. Shouldnt matter, right? I made it as written with the exception of reducing the sugar in the frosting by a smidge. The cake was a little dry. That could be the issue too much creaming. Chocolate stout cake - smitten kitchen tip smittenkitchen.com Bring 1 cup stout and 1 cup butter to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Oh my goodness! big crumb coffee cake. I love how reliable your recipes are- I always know if I make something it will be really delicious and exactly as you describe it. My first cake turned out to be a lumpy unappetizing scraggly mess as its to be my bday cake I had to make another as immediately turned to this one. I love that this is an eight inch square; such a perfect size. BTW, I often use buttermilk powder because its easier to keep on hand; it works very well. Ye gods all I want is that chocolate cake now (hello final month of pregnancy, so lovely to finally meet you). Thanks for this great recipe. It was yummy but I would like to try to follow recipe next time. Tonight! For the frosting can you throw all the ingredients into a bowl and use an immersion blender? Thanks! Same with frosting. 14 cupcakes. Great cake! I will admit I subbed bittersweet choc for the unsweetened because thats what I had. Thank you! I made this frosting with SKs best birthday cake. I am not a fan of frosting, but this was delicious and has a silky texture. Whats a mom to do?? I wonder if you weighed your dry ingredients? Normally I cook in vast quantities (no idea why, its just me and hubbymaybe I was the mother of 8 in a past life?) This cake rivals the chocolate cakes from the best bakeries in town. Hi Deb! Must have been the chocolate. Plush, soft, the icing was fluffy. WrittenPyramids Glad it was a hit. I made this using the yogurt substitute and it was so incredibly moist. Many people had seconds. The ratio of cake to frosting is the icing on the cake (SEE WHAT I DID THERE??) Oh thank God, my own baby 2 was demanding exactly this. Ill put it this way: I, too, am obsessed with layer cake moisture but since I got this configured exactly the way I like it, I havent made another chocolate layer cake. Thanks for this recipe! Thanks for the clarification. Id limit it to a couple tablespoons as it will be pretty wet, and personally, I prefer to strain raspberry purees to get rid of the seeds, but I think they bother me more than they bother other people. My new go to icing! Ive made it in an 8-inch round pan two years in a row for my husbands birthday. I turned this into a dairy-free, stacked birthday cake with the following adjustments: -doubled the recipe In your opinion, is there a great deal of variation in the taste of the different brands available? Happy baking. I made it for my moms birthday and everyone was really impressed. :) Do you have a suggestion which of your fabulous chocolate cakes might best survive the two-day mailing across country? Ill quadruple the recipe (think I have that right!). I needed a very quick and easy cake for my brothers birthday and this cake was easy and great and frosting in the food processor amazing!!!! I then did a quick Google search for "chocolate cake," which revealed that Add a Pinch's recipe might be the most beloved of them all. OXO Good Grips Large Offset Spatula $10.94 Amazon Buy Now Save to Wish List If you follow the instructions TO THE LETTER and mix in the drys just until everything is wet, you end up with a thin batter with tiny butter/sugar capsules distributed throughout. Its so fun to make your recipes, read your stories, and learn to use my new camera while showing your creations in a different way that you have. Life changing! layered mocha cheesecake. Could it be made in a sheet pan? Its really easy, a mostly one-bowl cake and frosting. So delicious. I made the spice cake with banana and found it tasteless, is that normal? Could I have just put everything in with the previously mixed mixture? Also, make sure you dont over-mix your batter, that would make it very tough! Yes, but it is not needed to make this cake tender/plush. Your name for the cake reminded me of our favorite chocolate cake recipe -That Chocolate Cake. But as youve proven multiple times a person can have several favorites; especially brownies and chocolate cake. Sad but true. :). This was SUPER YUMMY. Youve totally made my two-year-olds day. Saving this recipe for when my next chocolate craving hits.and hoping I can eat real food again in the near future! He even drove the train around the tracks. The outside was not dry and the cake did not collapse. The directions mention this can be made as 12 cupcakes. What shall I do? I finally made this cake today (despite having seen the recipe many times) after being enabled by the Cup of Jo post. Esp the frosting. The first time as a cake and the second and third times as cupcakes. Im so, oh, so sad. Made this into a tiny layer cake for my antisocial pandemic birthday by baking it in two six-inch round Pyrex dishes. I made this for my Anniversary last weekend (my husband forgot) and this cake made the day. I riffed off your frosting to make rocky road frosting by adding mini marshmallows and chopped toasted pecans. I used an 8 round for the cake, and put the extra in a small pyrex which my hubby and I devoured last night, without benefit of frosting. lol j/k :). Love that you include the alternatives for the liquid moisture. Reading this blog right now brings back so many memories. My husband usually dislikes cake because its too sweet, but he had two pieces last night (as did I). Would I leave the recipes as is if doing cupcakes and adjust baking time? A winner! Deb, I love you. Looks great. I hope I can get to the bottom of it. We were sitting around with a bit of wine and a roasted cauliflower tonight, thinking about what to do for the night; we are homebodies, Friday basically is equal to Tuesday in my mind and CAKE! I have to say, however, that the part about cutting it into 16 pieces made us laugh and laugh and laugh! Out of buttermilk can I add a bit of vinegar to some slim milk.think I will wait until I get the buttermilk hate to tamper with a great recipe.