Mine came out fluffier than I wanted what should I adjust to get it fudgier? If so, how would I defrost? I keep Guinness & cocoa powder on hand all the time just in case. It came together simply and easily. I made this and used the measurement for table salt. Making this for Mothers Day, and an 88 is too much cake for two people on the pandemic meal plan. This frosting is HEAVEN. I never would have thought of that combination. Thanks for keeping us all entertained! I literally said 2 minutes ago I think we will just have leftovers for dinner, but I could really use a chocolate cake Fate brought me and this recipe together! I didnt have buttermilk so I mixed one TBS of lemon juice with 3/4 c whole milk. Is it round or square? Ive made it now about 1/2 dozen times and the recipe has held up well over time. (The cake is good too, dont get me wrong.) I made this while snowed in during the blizzard and Ive been sneaking bites throughout the day, I just cannot stop eating it. good luck and thanks for the beautiful cake! After the corn muffins. Glad it was a hit! I needed a quick chocolate cake, without leaving the house for ingredients. Hey Deb! This is by far my familys favorite cake! 2. anne I think stout would work just fine. LOVE this cake! Turned out great! makes some foods terrible, but others so much more DELICIOUS than youd have ever imagined. Mission accomplished. I just want to say thanks for speaking my language! I was thinking of starting with your dreamy cream scones as base and use browned butter. Its a very moist cake and keeps well (if you hide it hahahaha). 2.5 times the recipe? Im currently 40.5 weeks pregnant, Ive eaten my box of half-off Easter truffles already, but I wanted, needed a chocolate fix! Its cold here for S. Texas! Hello! 1/2 teaspoon baking powder I actually had to be super careful plating it to frost. Its really easy, a mostly one-bowl cake and frosting. The frosting recipe I made as is, with the addition of about 3/4 cup of left-over coconut cream I had. (and Im not even pregnant ;) ) Lucky husband will be having it for his birthday celebrations after work! The cake didnt look too overbaked, though. website "Around here, we sometimes make (one-bowl, intense, perfectly crumbed) chocolate cake just because it's Wednesday. Thanks for the recipe! I think I over-baked the cake (closer to 30 min) because it was quite dry. Just as you described, the batter seemed curdled at first and suddenly turned into a luscious thick batter. Thank you, for this recipe! I sooo remember that feeling of if I dont have whatever it is Im craving right now, I will die feeling from my pregnancies. Finally did and Im disappointed. You cant ever going wrong with chocolate cake! Too thin. For a summer party I baked triple the amount on a large tray, with mascarpone raspberry topping. Woah Nelly do I ever feel you with the chocolate cake craving. Thanks! I used the old lemon juice+milk trick as a buttermilk substitute and it came out great. Try it again and see if it succeeds this time! I doubled this recipe using the weights instead of volume measurements and it turned out great. My son is attending college on the opposite coast from mine. ( thanks to the hereditary sweet tooth). . Perfect Friday night dessert. Made this into a tiny layer cake for my antisocial pandemic birthday by baking it in two six-inch round Pyrex dishes. In terms of the icing, the same thing happened to me as with Erin, the icing became oily. Lovely, Deb, thank you. Red wine chocolate cake, mocha chocolate cake: You could replace the buttermilk in full with yogurt or sour cream thinned with a little milk or water, with red wine or replace 1/2 cup of it with strong coffee. The sides have cooked but the center hasnt. In the end, it was still delicious. I really want it with chocolate custard, like the school dinners I remember as a child. When I first saw the title, I thought you might be referencing this http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/how-chocolate-cake-helped-capture-mexicos-most-wanted-drug-lord/2015/03/02/8a2316fa-c068-11e4-a188-8e4971d37a8d_story.html. It came out slightly dry. My kids loved it! I think you could go as far as to triple this but as quadrupled, it would be crazy tall. Its just the right size for when you dont want a larger sheet cake sitting around all week. Thanks again, Deb! I am allergic to dairy what substitute do you recommend for the buttermilk? Place your flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a sifter (I find this step necessary because my cocoa is very lumpy) and shake it over the batter bowl. Beautiful cake, thank you! I wasnt sure. Also, I doubled the cake recipe to make a 139 cake but did not double the frosting recipe; it covered it just fine. but how much should I multiply the recipe to make a three layer cake? ), as written, with great success every time! the choc. 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. I have never made a vanilla buttercream that I liked, and Im scared to try a meringue-based frosting. Recipes. Tried to read most of the comments but mostly the conversions were for 913 or cupcakes. Had to bake a lot longer than called for, but still yummy! Im making for a party and dont want to not have enough! Haha, Deb, I love your enthusiasm and urgency for cake in this post. So good! Just enough for a big swirl on 12 cupcakes and even tastes good made vegan with earth balance buttery sticks. Better to make triple the batter and divide it between 4 pans. I just wanted to correct you because I dont want you to accidentally mess up anything you bake in the future as you would be using way too much butter. I backed it 28 min because 20 min wasnt enough and it became a bit dry. How will this work in a loaf pan?! Possible to use oat milk in the frosting instead of cream/whole milk? Six Months Ago: Strawberries and Cream with Graham Crumbles 1 1/2 cups (195 grams) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (60 grams) unsweetened cocoa, any variety, sifted if lumpy 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (145 grams) dark brown sugar 1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) water or coffee I didnt have dutch-processed cocoa on hand, but regular cocoa powder worked just as well, Id venture to say! This is amazing. 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. This seems silly to ask, butwhich amount should I use? The Dutch cocoa powder definitely made a difference in the richness of the cake. P.P.S I have the rainbow confetti sprinkles on order as I write because, well, rainbow confetti sprinkles.! I didnt measure the exact amount, just eyeballed. Im a long time listener, first time commenter. Could also yield: 1 generously frosted 8-inch or 9-inch round cake, 12 very generously frosted cupcakes, or it could be doubled and baked in a 913-inch pan. I may have made a few frosting graham sandwiches for myself along the way. Sneha If the knife isnt batter-free (i.e. Rave reviews on the cake and the frosting from my wife and house guest! Ha! I just tasted one of the chunks (for research, clearly, not as an excuse to have cake for breakfast ;) ) and its sugar!! 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! My daughter wants cupcakes this year, how long do you recommend baking for as cupcakes? Recipes. My sons birthday today. P.S. I switched out the AP flour for a gluten free flour mix and it turned out very well. I 1.5xd the frosting for a 913 and was happy with the coverage. Raspberries & chocolate- what could be bad? Its hard from the fridge and would need to be warmed up a little and possibly re-whipped. You can also type CTRL or + P from any recipe post to get to the same print template, or use the Print option in your browser, usually under the File menu. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites - Brand New at the best online prices at eBay! but this cake is such a nice size, with a good frosting-to-cake ratio. I was looking for a quick and easy chocolate cake recipe, so finally I tried this one and I am thrilled! Thank you; I know its TONS of work. I noticed Mels comment, but was wondering if you have any ideas about making this frosting without a hand/ stand mixer. Two of them (one spare) were slightly bigger than the others, but not that much. Line a 15cm round springform tin with a circle of parchment paper. Please, please tell me this doesnt mean you were still nauseous in week 16? It was a small miracle when I received your weekly newsletter including small celebration cakes on the same day as my partners birthday. (Also a ridiculous amount of red dye and a little fondant because we used a 9 circular pan and made Elmo.). 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. I used Herseys special blend cocoa (dutch and natural) and added some instant espresso powder into the milk. Help!! Deb, How much batter should I make for two 10-inch pans? ), 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. No need ;). On an I.V. This is the first time Ive heard someone else refer to this saying. 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. The food photography is top notch and presents the delicious food very well. I cant see the notes regarding the buttermilk options. I agree that it can make a passable thickness for a 913, but clearly, I was going for excess here. Thanks for the craving, Deb! Weiser bakes with salted butter, "to balance the sweetness and add a salty, savory note." With a bit of sweet and salty, crunchy and chewy in every bite, it's one harmonious cookie. This cake would feed one of them, maybe 2 if they were forced to share. Also, I have to say we had a slice last night and my husband remarked that it may even be better the second day. 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. Thanks for the clarification. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Hi Deb! Sweet Jesus this cake is so good that I have died and gone to chocolate heaven. thank you, deb, for the small chocolate cake! But still it came out nicely, pretty dense almost like a brownie which was a plus. Hello, My name is Sherrill . 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. Im trying to print some recipes, but the print recipe links that appear are not working (I use Google Chrome). Does it bake well this way? The frosting is also wonderful! I only made a half batch, iced the gift cupcake generously, and had enough to adequately ice the rest. But! Nina Not sure was the melted chocolate cooled? Emily Im not sure how well this holds a clear shape (you might use the Chocolate Butter Cake here, for more of a pound cake effect) but this would be otherwise just find in a round pan. Yes, will double the powder. Its cooling but Im so nervous its going to be dry, *swoon* How hard was it to take those gorgeous pictures of the finished and then sliced cake without pouncing on them first?? However I am making this cake today with all my substitutes!! Youre pregnancy sounds exactly like my pregnancy. I think you might mean 185 grams of butter rather than 85g? And the cakes seem so smallwho needs to work out?! This looks so good and I know my little girl would love this. ), Its there Add the egg, yolk and vanilla and beat until combined, then the buttermilk and mix again. :). I been looking for flat sheet cake recipes; thank you so much Deb. I used a hand-held mixer, and made the frosting the same way, so not only did I not have to clean the food processor, I had the beater blades to clean. I finally made this cake today (despite having seen the recipe many times) after being enabled by the Cup of Jo post. Cake is moist and light with a very tasty frosting. Its amazing on this cake and thinking of using for other chocolate cakes or yellow cake. My new go to icing! Please maam, may I have another?!!!!! My baking-phobic girlfriend made this for my birthday. INCREDIBLE cake! So in the batter went, and crossed the fingers were. 4 teaspoons salt 2 chocolate bar biscuit croissant topping 1 jelly cotton candy jelly gummies 2 cups liquorice chocolate 2 jelly beans bonbon 2 caramels tart gummi bears 6 butterscotch caramel lollipops Since I only have one (short on storage space) it was not difficult to simply bake one layer at a time. (P.S. I never made frosting in a food processor. I added chopped walnuts instead of the sprinkles . Made this tonight! :). Another site question: youve said that site updates are in the works. Hmm.). I made it in a regular cupcake pan. Thanks Deb!! Made it last weekend. It was still speckled. First piece I had with chocolate milk, the second with scotch. Category Chocolate. ;), THANK YOU for this recipe I made it yesterday its delicious. stephanie I suppose you could use a bittersweet chocolate, the most bitter you can find, but it will make the frosting more sweet/less dark. and tastes great. And so easy to make. Husband is on a single layer cake (he calls them sheet cakes, even though the ones I make at his request, are not) bender right 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. Anna You can replace all of the buttermilk with wine, because wine is an acidic ingredient (almost a match in ph, if I remember correctly from my research a few years ago). This looks so delicious, and I cant wait to try this recipe out. :-)). while at target i found star sprinkles for a buck as part of an easter baking end cap display. I made this into one round 8 cake. One of those great Smitten Kitchen recipes that encourages me to make something I wouldnt have otherwise made, and turns out great, even though I was sure I messed it up! it actually reminds me of carvel frosting a little and i mean that in the best possible way. I have 2 teenage boys. I thought that there would be too much frosting, but no! Thanks :). I made brownies and was looking for a chocolate frosting for them, so tried this. (I use this brand.) So, 913 = 117, 99 = 81, 88 = 64, 9-inch round area = 63.6, i.e. But after tasting the cake batter with the slightly tangy taste of buttermilk, I know it will be well worth 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 looked at your lighter than air cake, but 4 layers is too intimidating for me Thanks! Ive often had more success with the oil-water chocolate cakes than with the butter-based ones (in general I mean; I havent tried your butter-based chocolate cakes). I was a bit worried when I added the buttermilk and it went quite lumpy, but I guess thats what you meant by uneven. http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/king-arthur-flours-original-cake-pan-cake-recipe, It has been my go to I-need-chocolate-cake-right-now recipe for years. This looks wonderful! I made this cake yesterday. Nomnomnom! This resulted in thick, tall slices of cake with still a substantial but not ridiculous amount of insanely rich frosting. Thanks again! 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. 2.5 Years Ago: Leek Chard and Corn Flatbread Thanks! whole wheat chocolate oat cookies. Just checking in now again because it always takes so much longer to bake. Made this cake last night. 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? An exceedingly cute mini-cake! Thank you, Deb! Divine- super moist and deeply chocolatey! No, sorry, I dont have a tag for it. This is so totally the wrong place for this, but I will ask anyway. Or the book! big crumb coffee cake. b.) Make these for someone you love today! Im thinking if I work with it while frozen all will be fine.any thoughts? I only got ten cupcakes. What a treat for a weeknight! What do the chunks seem composed of, does it seem like sugar or chocolate? But, what a lovely thing to have a perfect recipe to get to play with. 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). The frosting is phenomenal. Did you see the Tasting Table chocolate cake recipe from a few days ago? I specifically went looking for an I want chocolate cake now and happen to have leftover buttermilk recipe. Thank you very much on the fantastic recipe! Just took it out of the oven and I can already tell by the smell that this things going to be good. I need to get some to keep them in reserve for when I want cake (which is today and always). And the Dutch process cocoa seriously made a difference. The photos really drew me in mmmmm. At around 25 weeks with my son, I suddenly craved chocolate after many months of guac, almonds and popsicles. A real end of the week treat. No one goes without at least a two layer cake for their birthday now. Im the only one here! Is dont worry if your batter Is uneven the understatement of the century, or is it not supposed to curdle like a putrid mess before becoming smooth? I turned this into a dairy-free, stacked birthday cake with the following adjustments: -doubled the recipe I decorated mine with Smarties! I switched buttermilk for mascarpone (I had the latter in the fridge, but no buttermilk which is surprisingly difficult to get here in the UK). Trace the bottom of the pans onto wax paper or parchment with a pencil and then cut out the circles. Made this cake last night. One thing you can try when you see a recipe for a chocolate cake that uses bittersweet chocolate is to replace it with unsweetened chocolate, which is more intense and of course, not sweet. However, it can lead to structural issues with a frosting like this (mostly just softer) and because sugar provides moisture in cakes, removing too much will make it seem dry. Just made this with my gluten free flour blend. I wonder if you weighed your dry ingredients? Do let it clabber for 10 to 15 minutes for a thicker texture. Whats a mom to do?? Genius! layered mocha cheesecake. Wouldnt be the same without them! Delicious, rich, ganache. 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) powdered sugar (sifted if lumpy) Deb, you are always my go-to! My 8yo made this today. i filled them about 3/4 full; next time ill do a little less as they spilled a tiny bit. Thanks a lot Deb! Equal parts using the coffee to thin out the yogurt? A little more butter / less flour? & again the perfect cake to make again the next night when youve been asked to bake it for a friend. Im going to triple the cake recipe but do you think I need to do the same for frosting? My daughter wishes for a chocolate layer cake filled with chocolate chip ice cream for her birthday next week, and 6 cakes are my familys favorite size. I cupcaked these and doubled the recipe. Absolutely delicious, no matter what youre celebrating. I also included the pinch of salt in the frosting highly recommend. Ive tried adding back the sugar in the hopes it will fluff but alas, no; its an oily albeit fudgy/tasty mess. Deb, today is my husbands 84th birthday and chocolate cake is his request. It evokes something so real and essential. Ive made several recipes from your blog, so I knew the kind of quality I could expect, but still, I wasnt expecting to be wooed into buying another cookbook when I have plenty that dont receive enough attention as it is. Fingers crossed! I didnt use a sifter, but I did mix dry ingredients sperately. For the frosting can you throw all the ingredients into a bowl and use an immersion blender? No more babies, here, but this winter calls for all manner of treats! Same timing? I would triple the frosting, especially if you wish to coat the sides as well. Yet another reason to get a food processor! 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. I made the cake a couple days ago, and served it only yesterday. cannoli pound cake. Great recipe. Because baking soda (not baking powder, which has cream of tartar as an acid) needs an acidic ingredient to activate it, there is some concern that the using Dutched cocoa in a recipe only leavened by baking soda will be a problem. Im pretty sure its fine, but will a 9 inch round pan work just as well? every mouthful is perfect. If small squares, 16. Fantastic recipe!! . Every time Ivve made it, Ive been invited somewhere, including in the middle of making the frosting for this one! I saw the title and that you started yours really late in the day too. I froze it and it thawed out great. Any thoughts?? Thanks! Add the egg, yolk and vanilla and beat until combined, then the buttermilk and mix again. Start with 25 mins, then check every couple of mins, depending on the done-ness of your cake. Once I found it, I saw no reason to keep looking. Oh and happy 2nd baby on the way to you! Ill be as surprised as everyone else. I used King Arthur Double Dutch Dark cocoa, which gave the cake wonderful color and flavor. YUMMMMmmmmmmm. My hubby loved it for his decadent birthday surprise! I use a timer, but I really rely on the old toothpick test, which rarely lets me down. Mazel Tov on your happy news, and thanks again for your indispensable Smittenkitchen! You can make the frosting in advance; unless your kitchen is really hot, you can keep it at room temperature (cool room temp is best). It looks incredible. It is so not fair that you gave me this craving this late in a very long day. The first time as a cake and the second and third times as cupcakes. Am I always Overbaking by a few minutes? You can make buttermilk by mixing a little white vinegar (somewhere between 1 tsp and 1 Tbsp) and the rest of the cup milk, itll curdle, and then you can use it as buttermilk! 1 tablespoon / 13 g granulated sugar Sorry so late to respond to this comment; no reason you cannot. Ive also just made it as square. Except for the recommended 16-small-square servings, which she thought were deprivingly undersized. I love this cake. I have been really successful in recreating this recipe( without a mixer too Infact). Baking soda is actually part of baking powder. They agreed that the cake is more like a brownie in the best possible way. Just looking at these pictures makes me feel the urgency. It was good but not knock your socks off good, which has been my experience with everything else Ive made from SK. Yum! I want to dive into that swath of icing. It will be great on the second day. Really wanted to like this cake but it was dryfollowed the recipe exactly but I knew right when we cut into it that it was not going to be as amazing as I had hoped. Thanks!! He even drove the train around the tracks. I dont think you will have time to respond to this question, but I am baking a beautiful cake for my baby who is turning one. Omg, I am on bus to work (8am) and I want chocolate cake NOW (That one ^ I have no resolve ~ diet has left the bus :) ), Now I have to buy rainbow sprinkles. A perfect, quick, rich chocolate cake. Scoop batter into prepared pan and smooth flat. rebecca You can use cake flour, so long as it doesnt already have leavener it it, however, its not necessary to make this cake tender. In most recipes, you can reduce it by 25% without changing a whole lot. It was really fun making it and i loved making the frosting and cake. Ive made this a few times and it always seems a little on the dry side. Love the looks and sounds of this cake! I also went to NY Cake Shop on 22nd st and they were really nice, helpful and had hundreds (no exaggeration) of sprinkle choices- will definitely be going back. It is a pretty easy cake so I highly recommend it for oh no it has come to the end of the day but I *need* it.

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