I used cocoa in the frosting instead of chocolate because that is what I had (had to add more milk to compensate) and it turned out to be just what I was hoping for. Any thoughts about what Im doing wrong? Thanks for this great recipe. Looks absolutely heavenly, making it today!! And I really really love the frosting. made your chicken with olives and grapes yet again last week so so terribly good! INSTRUCTIONS. -replaced the buttermilk with red wine Thank you so much. I just made this cake and its amazing. This worked great as cupcakes! THANK YOU!!! [Thank you!!!]. I will force feed it to my colleagues tomorrow. I used gluten free flour (King Arthur general purpose is my favorite), subbed coconut oil for the butter and coconut milk with a little vinegar for the buttermilk (to make it dairy-free). Me: Wow, how did she know I would think this?) I made this into one round 8 cake. The frosting recipe I made as is, with the addition of about 3/4 cup of left-over coconut cream I had. I have seen your recipe for Chocolate Banana Bread, but I just love this recipe (second time making it). 1.5 times the recipe? 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. Youre not at a higher elevation, are you? At 38 weeks, Ive decided I really should eat whatever I want, especially things that might cause problems when I start breast feeding in a couple weeks. I have never made a vanilla buttercream that I liked, and Im scared to try a meringue-based frosting. Aarthi I havent, but it sounds really good. Looks yummy. Your directions for the frosting part of the I Want Chocolate Cake recipe, in the frosting directions you left out the vanilla if you are using a micer, and not a food processor. This cake lives up to the title! Melt in the microwave on 75 . Ive made this twice now and its definitely in rotation as a birthday cake cake. Also can you recommend a baking pan for this cake? Incidentally, I did walk into every cupcake store and bakery during my first pregnancy. I want to serve some (about 4) tomorrow and the rest on Sunday after a long car ride. Baked 25 minutes in a convection oven. And its beginning to be like my cure-all for days Im in a sour mood. Is it supposed to be like that? I recently tested this doubled in one cake pan it works but it will go over the top a bit which can be unnerving. Space Station Mir Hilarious. Writing with another substitution! Does it take longer to eat as little squares or should I just do my usual with your cakes and pies and scoff the lot at a sitting. I still use your Double Chocolate Layer cake every year for my husbands birthday. (What a little jerk, amiright?) This was so delicious and easy to tweak to my weird idiosyncratic preferences. I agree that it can make a passable thickness for a 913, but clearly, I was going for excess here. 1. They are incredible! I really really loved this recipe. A little more butter / less flour? P.S. I may know why, because it happened to me. Absolutely delicious, no matter what youre celebrating. It was GREAT! My hubby loved it for his decadent birthday surprise! My solution was: I didnt frost the cake after baking but kept the frosting in the fridge and the cake on the counter in cling film . Do let it clabber for 10 to 15 minutes for a thicker texture. Maybe I just mismeasured, do you think? Often I skip the frosting and its still good. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I can already tell by how great the batter is that this cake is going to make the awful week worth it. Looks amazing! Is there a video anywhere illustrating this technique? Which means that its time for me to actually make it instead of just admiring the photos. This is what happens when I am craving chocolate cake, see THIS gorgeous cake, and want it NOW! (Im pretty confident itll be right if I add it just after the eggs and vanilla. I needed a quick chocolate cake, without leaving the house for ingredients. Wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli and a miso-ginger-tahini dressing all piled into one bowl make this one of my favorite everyone-approved weeknight dinners -- use any kind of rice or combination of vegetables you've got; the dressing is the star. Has it been six years? Everyone told me I used the wrong pan and I got a chemistry lesson and another one on finding the right pan (which I still dont understand). This was so good. Finally did and Im disappointed. Lovely, Deb, thank you. I love that this recipe is for a small-ish cake. Perfection! Delicious, rich, ganache. I used a full fat cream-on-top plain yogurt from Trader Joes in lieu of buttermilk. It smells like heaven, and is exactly the kind of evening we needed. This one looks just absolutely perfect! No one wants a dry cake! First time I made this cake (huge success, by the way) I used natural because thats all I had. Hello form the Corona days! Two years ago: French Onion Tart Now Im craving chocolate cake! Hands down the best chocolate icing Ive ever had! I want that cake with peanut butter cream cheese buttercream frostingright now! I ended up with lots of frosting left over (I should have just made a smaller batch, I knew I didnt want a thick layer) but my biggest issue was that I ended up adding an additional 8-10 minutes to the baking time. Actually, Id probably keep 1/4 cup buttermilk, just so the batter wasnt too thick to work with. I want it. I also used dark chocolate cocoa powder (not Dutch processed) because its all I had it tasted great and gave me that same dark chocolate color. How do you make the frosting look so swirly and delicious? As soon as I hit home shores in Australia. I know someone have asked about multiplying this recipe, It was a small miracle when I received your weekly newsletter including small celebration cakes on the same day as my partners birthday. Thats the tradeoff for me, at least. Thanks Deb! I am in Denver (5280 ft) and used this page as a guide for adjusting for high altitude http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipe/high-altitude-baking.html I added the extra flour and reduced the sugar like the page directs, but did not adjust the leavening. This morning, in search of a chocolate cake recipe to make for Fun Night at my childrens school (Cake Walk is a big deal), I felt it was meant to be that this recipe was front page news! Deb, Will report back on Sunday. This is absolutely a keeper. Is it a 3 or a 5? Generally, once you add your dry ingredients, only mix until its only just combined. Lynda. :). Im salivating. Beat the 12 tablespoons (170g) of butter with the 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (225g) of sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. My kid ate only the frosting, though :) Thank you, Deb! (easier to mix oil batters by hand than to cream butter and sugar properly). To make a birthday cake, I doubled the recipe and baked it in 3 7 round tins. I.e. Details. To properly substitute non-Dutch cocoa you need to increase alkaline. only asked about the choc sub to see if i could use what i already had on hand. A chickpea flour cake? I used non-Dutched cocoa, your coffee tip, and another commenters very helpful recommendation for subbing the unsweetened chocolate (i.e. This cake was outstanding! I would have wanted and moaned until I managed to get my husband to remedy it but your solution is way better. I think another eight minutes after that and the testing knife finally came out clean enough that I was prepared to take the thing out of the oven. Seriously, $4. Line a 15cm round springform tin with a circle of parchment paper. We are not alone: http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/10/god-of-cake.html, Oh sheesh, I know why my frosting came out grainy (see post 213)I didnt just melt the chocolate first, I melted the butter first too. It wont have the same texture defrosted. I heeded the note about acidity required to wake up the baking soda, and so also added a splash of white vinegar. I shop there because they have EVERYTHING FOR BAKING but.they arent the most pleasant peeps Ive come across. Or have them page by page. It is so not fair that you gave me this craving this late in a very long day. Did you put less sugar in this cake in to balance the sweetness in the frosting? And I regretted that when I asked my husband why we didnt have any chocolate cake, he said because you havent made any? He was correct Id made them dinner, instead and the great unraveling of all that had once been right and good but failed to lead me to chocolate cake continued. WOWjust made this for my oversize cupcake cake. Also, can you bake this in a round cake pan instead of a rectangular one? My daughter is already asking for her birthday to make the SAME! Keep it in the fridge. Loved this! The sweet frosting with this rich second batch hit the right spot. Is the replacement 1:1 with buttermilk? But my batter didnt seem as thick as in the video and it also didnt rise very well (or as much as yours). It was just fine; moist but not dense. I feel like Im talking to a celebrity!! We celebrated National Chocolate Cake day with this recipe, and it did not disappoint! I never would have thought of that combination. I made this cake and it was pretty much the best cake I have ever eaten. 1/2 cup (41 grams) Dutch cocoa powder I messed up the icing (used four tbsp of butter instead of 8?! And why I dont have half of these ingredients in the house, RIGHT NOW, I do not know. Cake keeps at room temperature for a day or two, or in the fridge up to a week, or so Ive heard but never tested out. So I just started over and served the first batch as a not too bad fudge. INCREDIBLE cake! One of Debs many charms is that her recipes are accessible, using easily-obtained ingredients. Higher in the middle tho I thought I evenly spread it. 3/4 cup (145 grams) firmly packed dark brown sugar I have some red wine to use and i would try making this cake with it. At seven weeks (for the third time), I both totally understand these intense cravings and cant tell if I actually want this cake or not. Melissa Yes, double the ingredients, including the frosting if youre looking to cover the sides as well. I make it all of the time (like, embarrassingly often) in the FP and hadnt run into this, but it definitely sounds like something that could happen that would be no fun at all. Thank you Smitten Kitchen for previously suggesting the usefulness of a 6 inch round pan. not sure what I was thinking) and spent a bunch of time probably twenty minutes until I realized my mistake. Could you really taste it in the scone? I frosted my cake and then covered it well with plastic and it was GREAT the next day. (The taste test tomorrow) simple and easy to follow recipie (im addicted to your Instagram too!). Yes, thats odd, I know, but its also good. Tried to read most of the comments but mostly the conversions were for 913 or cupcakes. I Tried Four Popular Red Velvet Cake Recipes and Found the Best One As for a brand I find more often in grocery stores, look for Droste. I didnt use this frosting as I had some swiss meringue buttercream left over from a previous baking session, but am looking forward to using this frosting recipe in the future :-) Love your recipes:) I just moved a few weeks ago from Brooklyn, NY to Germany and I wanted to see if you had any insight on the baking soda/baking powder issue. Kudos to you for taking the time to snap the beautiful pics before digging in!!! Emily If my notes are correct from the last time I converted it, youll get 12 standard. Just worried about it warming up and shifting. Older one is old enough to be helpful, and old enough to go to school while you have lots of time (and naps) with the new one. Cut into squares and prepare for your family/roommates to completely freak out when they spy it on the counter. 2. Thanks for the spot-on recipe and the best chocolate cake Ive eaten in a long time. Because I need an excuse to make chocolate cake. I just tasted one of the chunks (for research, clearly, not as an excuse to have cake for breakfast ;) ) and its sugar!! while at target i found star sprinkles for a buck as part of an easter baking end cap display. I tried it and it turned out superbly.Im going to tell just about everyone about your recipe,its too easy and decadent not to. Hey Deb, You can eat a square without feeling any guilt. anyway, the cake itself is delicious, tender, and easy. also, i love stout in a cake as an option as well. Any other ideas? This is my go-to site for recipes. After trying both creaming and "reverse creaming," we turned to ribboning whipping eggs with sugar until they double in volume, then . or a combination of stout/buttermilk? I also included the pinch of salt in the frosting highly recommend. and it was AMAZING. Deb, the cake sounds fabulous, but I have to tell you, your introduction had me laughing out loud. Deb, I love you. I dont have any dutched cocoa but used regular ghiradelli coca and it came out just fine (threw in a handful of extra chocolate baking chips for good measure). Perfect size cake for two people. NO- Im at work right now and cant immediately make and eat this. I did use butter and sour cream in the recipe, so I guess it is primal, not paleo. That and maybe set it in a bowl on your warming stove!! This cake hits the spot and is a perfect snack size. Deb, the worst thing about this recipe is that at the drop of a hat you can make a delicious chocolate cake (for those of us who do not need more cake!). Ive read that German baking powder is single-acting while U.S. baking powder is double-acting, but I wouldnt worry about it so much for this recipe. I dont know if anyone else experienced this, but I attempted to process it the 1-2 minutes, and something happened to it. I have some too-ripe bananas hanging around, and Id like to throw them into this recipe. Thank you! I looked at your lighter than air cake, but 4 layers is too intimidating for me Thanks! Depending on the recipe, you can melt the butter or shortening and mix in the cocoa until smooth, or just add it to the ingredients as is if it works (like in frosting). I baked for exactly 22 minutes in two little pans. Thanks! I might have eaten what was left straight out of the bowl with a spoon, but we wont ask too many questions, right? I like a center filled with frosting, which is one reason I have never been enamored of cupcakes either. I like the ease of this cake; every now and again I too just crave something like this mid-week, but dont feel like making a whole thing out of it. None of these are a dealbreaker, of course, just good to know going in. Really, I tried to come up with a less cumbersome title, but chocolate cake with chocolate frosting doesnt connote the central urgency here. About to make the best-est cake of all time; love this thing! 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. We opted for a few fresh strawberry slices on each little square and it was just right. Thank you so much for reminding me of this wonderful cake just in time for my brothers birthday tomorrow!! I havent made one since a family birthday version last summer, but this looks awfully tempting. Scoop batter into prepared pan and smooth flat. Super hit! And the cardio/working out/yoga that followed. Jane M Ugh, I give up. Im buying a bunch of things on a limited budget, and here in London its all unfortunately pricey and Im trying to substitute with what I do have. The icing is just divine. :) (Also, see Joannes comment!). The frosting is awesome as well! I made this yesterday and it was delicious! Your email address will not be published. So tummy and satisfying. I plan to make this for a birthday party, and do a double layer 913. I dont often write but I want to express my gratitude for Smitten Kitchen, Deb, and this cake. Deb, would this frosting make enough for two stacked round cake layers, if youre someone who prefers a thin layer of the stuff? I made this today and I am happy. Recipes. I used King Arthur Double Dutch Dark cocoa, which gave the cake wonderful color and flavor. Thanks for responding! 8-inch squares and 9-inch rounds have roughly the same bottom area, and roughly double that of a 6-inch round. Where did you get your large glass canisters/jars? Easy and yummy, thanks. In the book, I have a section with different flavor cakes and frostings built off of this one, including a vanilla-vanilla. I made the cake the other day for my sons birthday. Made this cake this afternoon when an intense craving for chocolate cake with chocolate frosting hit. Ive cut down the sugar a bit over the years, a little each time I make it, but Im not planning to dip further than this. Ill just skip the chicken with dinner or something. The food photography is top notch and presents the delicious food very well. 2. Held up great and was perfect. Note: when I do pack it and weigh it, 145g actually comes to a little over 1/2 a cup of brown sugar. It is my new go to cake whenever someone in my house is craving chocolate cake. thanks again, all! Made it last weekend. Thanks! I need to get some to keep them in reserve for when I want cake (which is today and always). thank you deb, anne, and JP! If youre not used to U.S. frostings at all (which, of course, are very sweet), it might seem over-the-top. Hes a twin so it was one of two cakes served on party day, which is the only explanation I have for why we have leftovers two days later Wrapped in the fridge to keep the frosting manageable, its still moist and delicious. After seeing your video, besides wondering if you could be any more adorable, Im curious if this could be baked in a 99 metal pan? You can make baking powder by using baking soda and an acid (usually, cream of tartar is used) at home. Thanks for a perfect chocolate cake recipe! :) xx. This is a longtime favorite; its fluffy in an old-school way. It came out and was amazingly not burnt (I suspect my oven is a bit underpowered.) apparently they dont use baking soda here but then what? I went to 6 stores in my neighborhood and couldnt find sprinkles. Once its gone, your tastebuds will demand you bake it again as soon as possible why isnt it cool enough to frost yet darn it I can wait Im cutting a slice. Its the favorite of my family and friends though, so Im trying to create a chocolate cake recipe that both they and I will enjoy. Would that work? Perfect timing! Genius! Jenny I havent tried it but it might work. For an Oreo vibe, you can do a full swap with black cocoa or even a half-swap (half regular cocoa) because its so intense, little is needed to Oreo (like, as a verb) a whole cake. 1 / 4 teaspoon baking powder My new go to icing! Thank you for your recipes, despite being fussy, they have (for the most part) been delicious. I have try this one because it look so easy and that frosting has the same bakery texture I so fondly remember. 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! Id like to make it as four tiered round layer cake for my daughters first birthday but unsure how to adapt the quantities in recipe. Thanks Deb!!! Anyway, DELICIOUS and for sure my new go-to one bowl, easy-as-can-be, need it now chocolate cake. Yes, I could have made it myself, but Id have had to get out of the bath tub. You think it might have anything to do with the 20 tabs of different chocolate cake recipes I have open on the computer? . Speed up by placing outside for 10 mins LOLZ Man, I wasnt going to print this one out (its just sheet cake, right? I love making chocolate cake but never seem to be able to eat an entire cake. Thank you! Will make again!!! I wish this had been in the notes! Its a winner. For once the internet has failed me and I would love to see a video of your technique!!! I return to your website multiple times each week for various recipes. I baked this beauty of a cake this evening for a welcome home dinner tomorrow, and didnt really think through my process made the frosting while the cake was baking, but think it might be best to wrap the cooled cake and make some fresh to frost with tomorrow. Frosting in the food processor?!!! However, keep in mind that this is a thin cake layer, a little under an inch. Also subbed 1/2 coffee 1/2 yoghurt for the buttermilk. I could kick myself for not getting one ages ago. Too late. The Delicious taste of chocolate ahaha. I can relate, as I was dry sick when growing each of my two little people. I have a fan-oven so cooked it for 17 minutes, which was just right. Required fields are marked *. I decided to divide my cake in to two 9 round pans. Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (6-Minute Recipe) A friend whos feeling low, had a birthday yesterday at 3:30 or so he asked to hang out and what is a birthday without a few sprinkles, so I started this cake at 5 and it was fully ready to go at 7 (and that was mostly cooling time).
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