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! A chickpea flour cake? This cake is delicious and a great size if someone does not want to make large cake. Im making this for my friends birthday which is tomorrow so this is kind of urgent haha. I thought that coffee was acidic in itself. Holy stinkin cow this cake is GOOD! They die for chocolate but dont care for overly sweet frosting. I AM MAKING THIS FOR MY BIRTHDAY IN A FEW WEEKS (and maybe before too, purely to test.). Thank you eight thousand times. I have saved the recipe and make it some time soon, for the moment I am enjoying some chocolate covered digestive biscuits to cure my chocolate cravings. Deb, the cake sounds fabulous, but I have to tell you, your introduction had me laughing out loud. ;), THANK YOU for this recipe I made it yesterday its delicious. You just make the most lovely things. I made mini-cupcakes for my son. I just made this! So delicious. I am definitely making and eating this on the weekend. Im at a similar stage, due in August, and Ive been equally crazy for chocolate cake and not much else. Thank you! I used a full fat cream-on-top plain yogurt from Trader Joes in lieu of buttermilk. Thank you! Woah Nelly do I ever feel you with the chocolate cake craving. Just took it out of the oven and I can already tell by the smell that this things going to be good. It has a tender crumb and is definitely fluffy and tasty (especially with chocolate frosting) but still kinda of sticks in the mouth. Was a bit nervous as we were having lunch at a v nice Italian restaurant and then coming back here for cake, but neednt have worried massive win and everybody demanded the recipe. Here, Ive slimmed the base and dropped a little sugar to make a thin chocolate cake layer and topped it with an unholy, unapologetic amount of frosting. The cake was good too. Thanks in advance!! Its really easy, a mostly one-bowl cake and frosting. It works just fine, though, and then you can split the layer and fill it. I want it. Made this cake last night. But yes, I did up the egg on all future versions after the loaf one, and reduced the sugar. Higher in the middle tho I thought I evenly spread it. Forgot to add I only put in 130 grams of sugar because of marmalade. And in case anyone who ever reads this comment wondered the same thing as me, I actually used two whole eggs, as I didnt want a random egg white floating around that Id have to account for. 1.5 times the recipe? This was one of the all time best chocolate cakes Ive ever made. Very good. And we ate this delicious cake, marking time and friendship. In short: not safe. It was a big hit with friends, too. Thanks for the fantastic recipe. I have enjoyed the recipes although my husband and I find them quite fussy (we find your title misleading). Its weirdly labourous but worth the time. I noticed in the comments you said you upped the amount of eggs in this from the original recipe what does that actually do to the cake? 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. Deb, yes, I will be another one of those commenters that tells you I made this recipe and then explain how I jacked it up. 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. I was hoping someone had made it in 6 rounds and had figured out the number of pans! This cake was a hit! I dont often write but I want to express my gratitude for Smitten Kitchen, Deb, and this cake. I just want to say thanks for speaking my language! 2. The tart cranberries helped to cut through a bit of the rich chocolate and the frosting was smooth and creamy with just a little bite of ginger. rounds. Thank you for this recipe, I made the cake last night subbing in slightly thinned soya yoghurt for the buttermilk and sunflower spread for the butter as my daughter is lactose intolerant, and it worked beautifully! dont quit your day job Deb, re: your comment to me above, I may have been a little hasty in my judgment as the first taste while mixing hadnt had time to settle in with all the sugar and butter so the flavor was still overwhelmingly bitter. THanks! Even serious adults turn giddy at the sight of sprinkles, men too! I added the powdered sugar and butter to the chocolate at the same time, and while my frosting turned out fine, it took a decent bit of beating to get the lumps out. 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!! I did not double the cake this time, I just baked it in an 88, but I have before to make a layered sheet cake.). Truly next level. No need to butter the inside or outside of cupcake liners. Elaina Baking time for cupcakes is less; I usually start checking at 15 minutes. I finally made this cake today (despite having seen the recipe many times) after being enabled by the Cup of Jo post.
accidentally vegan favorites - by deb perelman Is it the same as far as acidity as regular buttermilk? 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. Letting the batter sit hasnt been a problem for me. Do you think it would work as 2 6 rounds?? And maybe use vanilla bean instead of extract? Aprx. Great texture! Add a pinch of cinnamon, if desired. I couldnt figure out what Id done, but probably using an incing mixture instead of pure icing sugar, with the 70% dk choc, meant there wasnt *quite* enough sugar to soften the edge of that very bittersweet chocolate. I made this for my daughters 4th birthday and it was awesome. I believe its acidic as well, which youll need when using baking soda. Totally respect that! Ill definitely stick to the stand or hand-held mixer when making frosting in the future. Its just the right size for when you dont want a larger sheet cake sitting around all week. So I caved in last night and started my chocolate cake-baking journey. I even went digging in our cabinets last night to see if we had any unsweetened chocolate around (alas, no) because I was feeling it so strongly! 2007 on smittenkitchen.com | 2009-2023 Smitten Kitchen. On the third round I added a 1/4 cup additional buttermilk to the batter. I may have taken it out a bit early, the rise went slightly down. Is the swap 1:1 with buttermilk? 1. You have given me inspiration to make this chocolate cake. and tastes great. Next time, Ill try your cake recipe, too (only remembered I wanted to try this when the other one was in the oven!). I kinda wish I had seen this last night, I was looking for some easy, yummy, recipe to make on the quick, where I actually had the ingredients on hand already, and this totally would have fit the bill. Your food aversions made me smile. So, 913 = 117, 99 = 81, 88 = 64, 9-inch round area = 63.6, i.e. A fantastic recipe! Equal parts using the coffee to thin out the yogurt? Enquiring minds want to know. Sorry for the late response, even after such a nice comment! So easy to make, this is my forever birthday cake. For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat two 9-inch round cake pans with oil and dust with flour. I choose to make this because I should have everything in the house for this cake. Verrrry interesting!!! From the share button (the one that looks like an up-arrow coming out of a box) at the bottom of the Safari browser on an iPhone. 2. How did you stacked cake turn out? Genius! Works perfectly! Do you think it would work if I cut the two tablespoons of granulated sugar? Add the cooled chocolate and whisk until smooth. This cake sounds heavenly and, well, just too darn cute. Deb, would this frosting make enough for two stacked round cake layers, if youre someone who prefers a thin layer of the stuff? Okay, Deb. I love that I dont have to go to five different grocery stores to find the ingredients. I actually only made the cake part and I made it into cupcakes. This was delicious, especially the frosting! This cake looks so incredibly delicious and I adore the rainbow colored sprinkles thank you for sharing:). It came out and was amazingly not burnt (I suspect my oven is a bit underpowered.) I was looking for a quick and easy chocolate cake recipe, so finally I tried this one and I am thrilled! The frosting came out awesome. For me, this always ends with a liquidy batter with tiny capsules of butter/sugar floating, so I assume thats the norm. 1/2 cup (41 grams) Dutch cocoa powder I didnt have unsweetened chocolate, so used bittersweet and cut the sugar to about 3/4 c. Delicious frosting. I made this and it was so delicious! Do let it clabber for 10 to 15 minutes for a thicker texture. I find it can easily get lost in cakes but in a vanilla or brown sugar cookie, is easy to taste. Man I have had a chocolate cake kind of week. Today my work email was hacked and my computer was down for several hours so I baked this cake, because obviously it was a day that NEEDED CAKE. As it should be.). 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). Cook time 1hr 20mins. Wonderful cake!!! Thank you! It was a small miracle when I received your weekly newsletter including small celebration cakes on the same day as my partners birthday. YUM. First published February 26, 2015 on smittenkitchen.com |, Morning Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel, Fried Egg Sandwich with Bacon and Blue Cheese, Strawberries and Cream with Graham Crumbles, http://www.the36thavenue.com/2013/10/birthday-cake-tutorial.html, http://www.highergroundstrading.com/blog/38/coffee-acidity:-the-science-and-the-experience, http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/10/god-of-cake.html, 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, https://instagram.com/p/z8VQVBy55B/?modal=true, http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipe/high-altitude-baking.html, http://sweetnessandbite.com/2014/10/how-to-ganache-a-cake/, http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00Y2QHY02/ref=s9_top_hm_b3rSILn_g79_i13, https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/prevent-dry-dense-cake/. An exceedingly cute mini-cake! Thanks. Made it last weekend.
Cannoli Pound Cake - This Italian Kitchen And she had marked so many pages with little pink tabs! (But only share if they offer to do dishes.). WOWjust made this for my oversize cupcake cake. It looks so generous. Would either be acceptable with modifications? Thank you. I might even sub some w.w.pastry flour to please the husband. Man, Deb I have made this cake about 5 times in the last two months. If it makes a difference, I am coloring the frosting to make Pigeon and Hungry Caterpillar cupcakes. It took about 32 minutes baking time. Maybe tonight?! Love your strawberry cake, so I was excited to try this one. And to top it off, hubby, the pickiest cake eater I know, who rarely finishes a slice, had seconds. Is it very winey? This looks so good and I know my little girl would love this. So good! anyway, the cake itself is delicious, tender, and easy. Do you mean other chocolate flavors or the style of frosting, in a food processor? Thanks! A question about the eggs. Is that the route we need to take in order to PIN a recipe? Anyway, DELICIOUS and for sure my new go-to one bowl, easy-as-can-be, need it now chocolate cake. Also can you recommend a baking pan for this cake? Joanne I agree; frosting this sweet is definitely more of an American thing. :(, So sad, but the frosting is the best i have ever tried and made so far. All that to say, I enjoyed a piece of your chocolate cake for breakfast enormously. It smells like heaven, and is exactly the kind of evening we needed. Definitely going into the rotation. Ultimately it was a success! 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!). I think that I would like chocolate cake better if it were significantly less sweet. I only had bittersweet chocolate, but I made the frosting as written and it was perfect. Thanks for replying! Distilled water would be a 7. Website question/suggestion (maybe someone asked for this already?) ;). Would the cake be able to take the weight of the ganache? Just enough for a big swirl on 12 cupcakes and even tastes good made vegan with earth balance buttery sticks. Even the kiddies liked it! Every time Ivve made it, Ive been invited somewhere, including in the middle of making the frosting for this one! Hi Deb, But now I want to make this cake again and again I am in a chocolate cake loop. Looks incredible. Thank you! Delicious!! Thank you! Whim to bite of cake time was 90 minutes, and during that time I also gave the kids a bath, tucked them into bed, and read some books. Even the first piece of cake, which was shortly after icing it, the frosting was still very soft and the flavor was intensely bitter chocolate. Take Care -Iva, Im not going to make this cake right now because its 80 degrees in my house already, but I am filing this recipe away to be used later. Easy and yummy, thanks. (Also a ridiculous amount of red dye and a little fondant because we used a 9 circular pan and made Elmo.). Two notes: I baked the cake for 27 min and it was a teeny bit dry watch carefully as it gets close to being done. Fran You can use coffee for most of the buttermilk and Ive heard good things about mayo too. Im not saying how many I had. P.S. Im salivating. Woke up this morning, realized its our 8 year wedding anniversary and I didnt have a card, or more importantly, a celebratory dessert. Thank you! I this chocolate cake!! . I could kick myself for not getting one ages ago. The results were excellent. You want to make sure this gets really blended/whipped, so youll probably want to scrape down the bowl and blade a lot. Sophie You can make your own baking powder. Probably for breakfast. handfulofshadows I dont think theyll be automated because I dont think theres a way to do it the way I want them to look. If square, 300 to 325%. I was a bit worried when I added the buttermilk and it went quite lumpy, but I guess thats what you meant by uneven. 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. My friend said the word cake to me today and I could not get it out of my head. 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/. How can I fix this? 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) powdered sugar (sifted if lumpy) Hi Deb! Thank you for your generosity and for this cake in particular it helped us support a friend who needed it. Leti My favorite is from Valrhona. 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! But still it came out nicely, pretty dense almost like a brownie which was a plus. Seriously good. Delicious and not too sweet. Your amazing photos have made me want cake. Truly a fast cake to whip up!! Thank you for the lovely idea, just in time for the weekend :). The knife comes out with chocolate on it. I am having trouble printing the recipe. Delicious cant believe how high mine rose and how moist and rich it was. It ended up being about 2.5 inches tall, which was the perfect height for a small birthday cake. It was good but not knock your socks off good, which has been my experience with everything else Ive made from SK. And why I dont have half of these ingredients in the house, RIGHT NOW, I do not know. It is now known as The Cake in our house. This is kind of like a cross between a brownie and chocolate cake, but not like a cakey brownie, if that makes sense. I also piped in seedless raspberry jam before frosting. More cocoa, brown sugar, that extra egg yolk for richness, etc, etc. Every time I saw, chocolate, my mouth goes to water. Actually as a followup to Aunt Vixens post 245, I too had to extend the cooking time. Does this cake freeze well for a day or two before frosting? Cake I just dont have the room (or the energy!) Its an okay price, at least. I halved the frosting but I really liked it. -replaced the buttermilk with red wine Pinch of fine sea salt (optional) Keep up the sharing! The first time I doubled the recipe and baked it in a 913 pan baked for about 30 minutes. We were at the cabin so this was going to be a hand-mixer + $5 ikea-cake-pan-smeared-with-whole-cow-of-butter kind of a job. Its got neither the slight fudge-like tendencies of a rich chocolate cake, nor the depth of flavor you need in a good crumb-textured cake. Thank you so much. The cake was incredible. Also melted chocolate for a chocolate buttercream frosting?! Made this cake last night. Thank you! I could swap out the butter for margarine, but wasnt sure what would work to replace the buttermilk. This is the perfect size, too. So rich, moist and CHOCOLATEY! Super hit! I decided to look at a recipe anyway. Now I need a glass of wine to round out my palate. Yum! They keep at room temperature, so no need to put back in the fridge unless your car will be very hot. Deb, how is it that you can take the most simple chocolate cake and make it look so amazing that I think that I will just die if I dont go make it right now, even though its nearly 11 p.m.? Cocoa powder, especially in that volume, is quite bitter. -cut down the sugar in the frosting to 1 cup, which was more than enough frosting for the people I fed it to, and it tasted very buttery, which is my preference. This cake was so easy to whip up and it made just enough. Ive heard mayonnaise suggested before has anyone tried that? Insanely perfect timing since its my boyfriends birthday in two weeks and his only request for his cake was chocolate, chocolate and chocolate. Im sorry this will sound similar to a comment I posted on another recipe (marshmallow frosting), but how does this chocolate cake compare with the other chocolate cakes on your site, especially the ones in the double chocolate layer cake and the peanut butter chocolate cake? You can make baking powder by using baking soda and an acid (usually, cream of tartar is used) at home. The icing on this was great! This is a seriously good cake. We have been eating it today, and this recipe is wonderful. Hi- Do you think whole wheat pastry flour would work in this recipe? Made this yesterday and the cake was soft, dense, moist and delicious. It baked in 20-25 minutes. Then I saw an article with the above watch-out. Im torn b/w this recipe and the Homemade Devil Dog SK recipe. Yum! Will you please advise me on this? I look forward to giving this one a try too. I made this cake and it was pretty much the best cake I have ever eaten. 6 tablespoons / 73 g dark brown sugar Thanks for keeping us all entertained! For doubling the recipe, do you think three eggs or that two whole eggs + two yolks will be much better? (I use this brand.) Im not normally a chocolate cake person, but Ive been crazy for it this week. I doubled the recipe to make a 2 X 8 inch round birthday cake. :) (Also, see Joannes comment!). Moral of the story is: even if you forget the buttermilk, the cake isnt half bad :). 2. :) Do you have a suggestion which of your fabulous chocolate cakes might best survive the two-day mailing across country? I also didnt have unsweetened chocolate so I used a couple TBS of cocoa powder in the frosting. That doesnt sound good at all. Its my favorite buttercream. It was yummy but I would like to try to follow recipe next time. We were supposed to grill kabobs for birthday, but a thunder storm started so we needed to change the oven temperature for the kabobs and not the cake. Really happy to find a chocolate cake recipe thats not overwhelmed by so much sugar. So making this! Can I make this in a miniature bundt pan? Baking this cake in NZ and looking forward to eating it tonight. chocolatey without being overwhelmingly rich (and thus, every excuse for a second slice ;-)). I think i am going to try to make it myself!!! Used oil instead of butter (a scant 1/3 cup) and got great results. (Ive mostly cut out eating sugar but this cake looks like it has little enough of it that it would be good when I want a treat!). Butter two 9-inch round cake pans, and line them with circles of parchment paper, then butter or coat with nonstick cooking spray. So good! Im curious, though, is there no formatting to just see the recipe for printing or just to simplify viewing while trying to make. I made the chocolate buttercream with 2 tbs of melted butter and 6 tbs of unsweetened cocoa powder to sub for the unsweetened chocolate and it worked beautifully. I wish Id never made it because I CRAVE it and Im not pregnant. The frosting is out of this world amazing, but I thought the cake was not that great. Here I am, all alone in my studio apartmentwith this damn scrumptious cake.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake - Barefeet in the Kitchen . Thinking of getting ahead of my sons bday next weekend. Both the cake and frosting are delicious, and are relatively simple to make with basic ingredients. (and Im not even pregnant ;) ) Admittedly, I dont have a thermometer inside my oven, nor do I know if its perfectly calibrated, but my bake times are usually pretty close to the recipe, and it seemed like a lot of extra for a small cake. Maybe this is a good thing! It worked so well and was fun for a small celebration for two people, though it could easily have served four. I got back from work at 8pm without a plan for my husbands birthday and managed to bake, cool, make a bodega run for confectioners sugar, decorate, make cacio e pepe, and open a bottle of wine within 90 minutes! Wow, have I been missing out! I recently rediscovered this place. (I also made it once with peanut butter frosting winner.) Everyone raved about it. It came out perfectly baked, not very risen. The outside was not dry and the cake did not collapse. In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, corn syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. I really hope I can replicate that crazy looking icing. Just made this cake & your perfect birthday cake for a friends 1-year old party. I was brought to tears. I also included the pinch of salt in the frosting highly recommend. I made the same cake recipe with their dark chocolate salted pudding buttercream, and it was UNBELIEVABLE. Mainly, you need an acidic ingredient and beer seems to be acidic, from what Ive read. If youre not used to U.S. frostings at all (which, of course, are very sweet), it might seem over-the-top. Exact same pregnancy cravings, as I sit here eating another PB on English muffin. This is more of a 3/4-height layer. Kim Whooooops! 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. Im nervous about its moist crumbliness, though, and would prefer frosting to ganache. 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. the choc. Sincere apologies if I missed the one for a 6 pan. I cant find her recipe anywhere and am excited to try yours to see if I can make the dreams stop! Just wanted to check in here and say how delicious this cake is! Checked it at 22 minutes and then after 5 more and 5 more after that so next time Ill likely check it at 33 minutes. Does it give a tighter crumb for it? Its very forgiving as well, we are moving (hence stressed-out me really needed cake immediately!) blood orange, almond and ricotta cake. 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. But this will do and maybe I wont even share it ;). My question with brown butter in baked goods is always the same: can you taste it? ), YES YES YES! Anyway, its worth the experiment. And OH MY. I ended up snagging a more squared-off metal 88 while out running errands today, so thin-cake crisis averted. Youre not at a higher elevation, are you? 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. Joining the gym after New Years so this is the week for this cake again. I made this about two hours ago, substituting normal chocolate for arabica-infused chocolate in the frosting and honey Greek yogurt in the cake because it was in the fridge. I made if for my daughters third birthday and it was a hit among kids and adults alike. I also used to subscribe to the view that cake is just a vehicle for icingand then I made this cake. Grad school is sometimes miserable but also wonderful. Even if your batter is too thin and your frosting takes forever to thin to the right consistency dont lose heart. :). Beat butter, powdered sugar and salt, if using, in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. To make the soft gooey layer, in a small bowl, whisk together the corn syrup or golden syrup with the milk or cream, and vanilla. The recipe is a favorite of our Editor-in-Chief, Faith Durand, who described these squares as a "solid tablet of butter and sugar." With a recommendation like that, it had to go on the list. I cut the 913 into 4 pieces, frosted 3 pieces with only minimal fighting. Sarah Actually, I find that its very hard to get an even read on cocoa powders because theyre all different, and pack differently in cups. I am trying this right now but my cake is still chocolaty ( dippy ) from the middle. :). Love your Im pregnant recipes! 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar 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. Thanks! Thanks Deb! Make the frosting: Place frosting ingredients in a food processor and run machine to to mix. Thank you. I actually wrote about making it that way over here. Deb, today is my husbands 84th birthday and chocolate cake is his request. Could it be made in a sheet pan? Susan Wait, howww? So I never have any luck with Chocolate cake, and I had exceptionally high hopes since Ive made a few of your other cakes, but I actually found this to be fairly dry..we devoured it, and I even made a second one for a party tomorrow but with vegetable oil instead if butter fit the batter. OMG. The salt in the frosting is the perfect touch. Thank you SO much for this recipe! Good lord, cake. Fabulous! Deep chocolate flavor, not too sweet, very easy to mix up and bake. I make little bear shaped cakes (two in gummybear shaped silicon dishes and two mini bear shaped baking dishes) and added a couple fresh raspberries. I made this cake for dinner at a family friends house we needed something amazing and indulgent, but not overwhelmingly complicated or fussy (small children ((and adults)) are only willing to wait so long for dessert, after all). I think I could eat this frosting by itself. Thanks! Youve totally made my two-year-olds day. I call it my short on time, big on love cake, perfect for celebrations. Any reason I need to pack it first and then weigh? Melissa Yes, double the ingredients, including the frosting if youre looking to cover the sides as well.
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