thank you, deb, for the small chocolate cake! You read my mind! Delicious cant believe how high mine rose and how moist and rich it was. For me, this always ends with a liquidy batter with tiny capsules of butter/sugar floating, so I assume thats the norm. Have never liked chocolate cake (other chocolate things -oooh yeah,) but the color of this one (soooo dark), has me wondering if this will be the one that changes my mind. Thanks Deb!! Thank you. Youre pregnancy sounds exactly like my pregnancy. No need to sift if you cocoa isnt lumpy; I think the brand I use just fairly consistently is. 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. I will be making this soon! 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. Ive made this version and the red wine version and both are moist and perfectly chocolatey delightfully eat-em-up good! Thank you for not making this any harder then it needed to be, I could not have handled it. I ordered one for an upcoming birthday party cake, and the instructions say to use a dense cake such as a pound cake. And she had marked so many pages with little pink tabs! I need cake in my face, or everyone in this office will have to pay! You have given me inspiration to make this chocolate cake. Follow. Too late. 1.5 times the recipe? I just made this today and it is solid! To make a birthday cake, I doubled the recipe and baked it in 3 7 round tins. And its beginning to be like my cure-all for days Im in a sour mood. From the fridge, its a bit of a pain. I was worried that it would be dry as most of the cakes that I make from scratch are, but it isnt at all. Ummm, yum! The cake turned out very moist, really delicious. Oh and happy 2nd baby on the way to you! How many servings approximately? Fortunately, after a night of mellowing in the refrigerator, the frosting was delicious today; and although the outside edges were quite, um, sturdy, the cake inside was delicious and moist, and we didnt miss the salt at all. It was rich but not overwhelming for little mouths and got rave reviews from the grownups too. Does it bake well this way? Chocolate continued as a food friend for the remainder of the pregnancy and was quickly gobbled up by baby son when permitted. My husbands birthday is this week. However, just a small critique, the instructions re: eggs is very confusing and actually ended up leaving me short. There is a print icon that leads to a print template at the bottom of each recipe, where it says DO MORE: You can also click CTRL or + P [on desktop] from any recipe post and it will take you to a streamlined print template. Raspberries & chocolate- what could be bad? 3 tbs cocoa and one tbs butter for one ounce of unsweetened chocolate). My name for this cake is Why Havent You Baked Me Earlier Cake. they took about 18 minutes. I made this today, in response to a request for chocolate cake from hubby. My 8yo made this today. Thank youit looks so good though! Sincere apologies if I missed the one for a 6 pan. i made the cake! It is the kitchen tool that will make spreading cake batter, especially in round pans (among many other spreading chores) and icing a cake so much easier! Love this cake and its counter part in the party cake builder section of your book!! We love so many of your recipes in our housewe literally make your Favorite Brownies at least a few times a month (my husband somehow remains just as excited every time). Baking time is decreased to 12 minutes. They touted it as something like WORLDS BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE so I saved it and figured wed make it this weekend for our weekly baking project. Definitely going into the rotation. THanks! Baby is now 3 months. Keep in mind that there is no telling where said birthmark will show up I am pretty sure my mother is not the only woman to utter the hint, I mean heartfelt words, Nonni, I want only to have her grandmother show up with a big dish of (fill in the blank)! For a summer party I baked triple the amount on a large tray, with mascarpone raspberry topping. :). (I may have had a slice for breakfast, it has yoghurt in it so its practically a health food, right?) 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 made this cake (assuming its also the one in SK Everyday) in a double recipe for 23 cupcakes (one was victim to an unstable parchment paper liner. I found it on the website and then also in her second cookbook so I figured it was a winner from the get go. I made this a few weeks ago, and made the frosting as written whereas normally I use powdered cocoa. probably if i had filled them closer to 2/3 i could have gotten 16 altogether. And the frosting is superb and so quick. Start with 25 mins, then check every couple of mins, depending on the done-ness of your cake. The cake never fails and is always a huge hit. Rich but perfect cut in 16 squares, and hit the chocolate spot. And backpulver is baking powder. 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. Was there a brown butter-sugar glaze on it too? What a treat for a weeknight! ), 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. Deb, I love you. Thank you! Used 1/2 cup strong coffe and a 1/4 cup wine instead of the buttermilk. If I want to make mini cupcakes, how long do I bake these for? My husband usually dislikes cake because its too sweet, but he had two pieces last night (as did I). Love your blog! Im fairly new to gluten-free cooking, but learned a good trick to get rid of the sometimes gritty taste the baked goods can have: let the batter rest for 30 min before baking. This is my go-to for most of my recipes now, since my friend turned me onto here! So easy to make- love that its one bowl, since that always makes me more inclined to make it in the future. (I still have a slice left and am having it tonight, in defiance of the only eat food that was cooked less than 24 hours ago rule.). Loving this one. Ive made this a few times and its turned out the best with whole milk yogurt (not Greek yogurt) and a half to on teaspoon of instant coffee/espresso. 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. Bummed. perfection. layered mocha cheesecake. I have never made a vanilla buttercream that I liked, and Im scared to try a meringue-based frosting. Your site is the first food blog Ive read continuously and made things from. 9 by 13 it is!!! Thanks for keeping us all entertained! The cake is perfect size too, not to big. I dont know if anyone else experienced this, but I attempted to process it the 1-2 minutes, and something happened to it. For doubling the recipe, do you think three eggs or that two whole eggs + two yolks will be much better? It was awesome!! I made the spice cake with banana and found it tasteless, is that normal? Im really not sure without testing it, or knowing what else is in the pudding mix, sorry. This! I made this cake yesterday. not sure what I was thinking) and spent a bunch of time probably twenty minutes until I realized my mistake. It took about 28 mins to bake the cake and my batter was a thin due to being overly enthusiastic w/ vanilla and coffee extracts (I always add coffee extract to chocolate cakes). Wouldnt be the same without them! This is an amazing recipe. Looks lovely! Very best wishes from the UK, Jo :-) Ill definitely stick to the stand or hand-held mixer when making frosting in the future. I finally made this cake today (despite having seen the recipe many times) after being enabled by the Cup of Jo post. 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 baked for exactly 22 minutes in two little pans. Divine! Maybe I just want the icing-free cake? 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt mine clocks in at 5 grams vs. the 6 grams of table salt. I would love to make this for my daughters birthday.do I double the ingredients for 2 nine inch rounds? I deviated ever-so-slightly by topping it with a cream cheese frosting, simply due to the vibe I was feeling. I keep Guinness & cocoa powder on hand all the time just in case. So I added some whole milk until it was smooth enough to spread and then baked it for 25 minutes. I had the great idea to make this today. I halved the frosting, and it was a breeze to make. Recipes. However, the frosting saves the day here! I think you might mean 185 grams of butter rather than 85g? I was hoping someone had made it in 6 rounds and had figured out the number of pans! (The frosting, of course, is very sweet. Beat the 12 tablespoons (170g) of butter with the 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (225g) of sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Thank you! miso sweet potato and broccoli bowl. It was really easy, nice treat. WOWjust made this for my oversize cupcake cake. I need to get some to keep them in reserve for when I want cake (which is today and always). Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon over the top, then stir. YES, YES, YES!!!!!!!!! Just as you described, the batter seemed curdled at first and suddenly turned into a luscious thick batter. My son is attending college on the opposite coast from mine. Thank you! It smells like heaven, and is exactly the kind of evening we needed. Anyway, DELICIOUS and for sure my new go-to one bowl, easy-as-can-be, need it now chocolate cake. I see you doubled this using the 913 like I did. Line the bottom of an 8-inch square cake pan with parchment paper, and either butter the parchment and exposed sides of the pan, or spray the interior with a nonstick spray. Can I bake this cake 24 hours in advance or does it need to be made and eaten same day? It works but its better with an additional yolk if you want more of a golden cake. I cant believe I forgot about it ever, and I gave a lot of catching up to do! Many people had seconds. The first time I doubled the recipe and baked it in a 913 pan baked for about 30 minutes. It came together simply and easily. Her answer was an unequivocal, Yes! Thanks again. I didnt have electric beaters so I just forked the sugar and butter together well, and didnt sift the cocoa powder, but it seemed to be ok. Oh, and used sour cream + water for the buttermilk. ). ps: your banana bread recipe CHANGED MY LIFE. . Bonus: I saved buttermilk last time I bought it by freezing it in ice cube trays 2 tbsp per cube so that made impulse cake making that much easier. Yum! Thank god for that frosting, because it turned out the ratio and the richness of the frosting balanced with the sturdy, deeply chocolate-y cake that was barely almost a smidge over but not too badly. Perfect swirls! Hi Deb, It still looks pretty and the thought that counts :). Works perfectly! 1 / 8 teaspoon baking soda Thanks :). It took 36 minutes before the toothpick came out clean but the inside was moist. This was delicious, especially the frosting! Because of you, my family eats cabbage/slaw, fritters, and more vegetarian. This morning, however, it has settled down some and is more balanced and its firmer. Thank you for the lovely idea, just in time for the weekend :). Quick question! Ive even had some photos Ive taken of your recipes published in our local papers, The Vancouver Sun and The Province. Thank you!! WrittenPyramids Glad it was a hit. Thanks for this recipe! Im currently 7 months pregnant, and Im pretty sure Ill never eat them again after A Very Unfortunate Incident involving your sweet potato tacos (RIP to my favorite SK recipe) in my first trimester. Thank you! Is that just me?! Do you think it would work if I cut the two tablespoons of granulated sugar? Me: Wow, how did she know I would think this?) Same for apple cinnamon cake good luck with pregnancy! This was fun to make and eat for my first gathering with a friend post-vaccination. Directions. Ive made this twice now and its definitely in rotation as a birthday cake cake. 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). This recipe will do nicely while the bender is ongoing! So, here is the promised Oh My God, Is That Chocolate Cake? I plan to make all your chocolate cake recipes (your triple berry bundt cake is a huge hit with my family & friends) from now through Sept. I used a bit less coconut oil (maybe a big 1/3 cup) and it was perfect. Then Im in trouble. Making this tomorrow morning, definitely. happy days all the way from Ireland. I saw the title and that you started yours really late in the day too. Too thin. Looks great. After noodling for a day, I decided that the acid present in the buttermilk must be enough to do the job. Whats a mom to do?? I used a full fat cream-on-top plain yogurt from Trader Joes in lieu of buttermilk. Then it turned out my square pan was missing (we moved recently). And Im a sucker for any cake with those confetti sprinkles on it. No one will know except us. Oh Deb. Id use flour or cornstarch instead of cocoa (or half of each) and white instead of brown sugar. Im so, oh, so sad. Is there a video anywhere illustrating this technique? Required fields are marked *. Had to bake a lot longer than called for, but still yummy! I really could have used this recipe last night! Like pregnancy? Thanks! This ultra-moist chocolate cake is deep and rich in flavor and best served with whipped cream and toasted hazelnuts. I only made the frosting part, but had to comment because it was fantastic and easy. Thanks for sharing! When I made it entirely with runny yoghurt the sugar amount seemed ok, but with coffee replacing some of the sugar it is a tad too sweet. This is how I feel about chocolate on a regular basis. (P.S. For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat two 9-inch round cake pans with oil and dust with flour. Totally respect that! I dont have an oven thermometer, but is there anything else other than my oven being too hot that could have caused it to go so wrong? What did I do wrong? This one will cause quick a bit of excitement, I can tell. However, I am making a cake that has to be white. ;) But, I whip whipped cream by hand all of the time. Katie I think buttercreams with melted chocolate are better, or, at least I love this one most of all. However, the book has a slightly different amount of baking powder (3/4 tsp). Your swirls are amazing. 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. The added T. of cocoa and 1/2 t. instant espresso granules, didnt help. i always leave some out in case of a sudden urge or need to bake or for bread buttering needs, and while its not fridge hard, it is not at all baking soft/room temp. Cake is moist and light with a very tasty frosting. I also really appreciate the conversions since I am in Germany! I did cut the sugar and butter by about 20% (and replaced it with apple sauce), and it still turned out great! For the buttermilk substitution, could you use stout in this? All of your chocolate cakes look delicious and I cant decide which recipe to use! Thank you! Thanks, Deb. blonde brownies,pumpkin brownies,caramel brownies,chewy brownies,peppermint brownies,dark chocolate brownies,hot chocolate brownie,chocolate caramel brownies,homemade funnel cake,funnel cake with pancake mix,twice baked potato casserole,pork steak in oven,bakers chocolate brownies,shrikhand,snickers cheesecake,snickers pie,bake from scratch,apple pie a la mode,strawberry gelato,milk bar . Thanks for a perfect chocolate cake recipe! had seconds. Everyone raved about it. I am so impressed with how tender, moist the crumb is for such a low butter content (I used yoghurt rather than buttermilk) will definitely be making this on repeat! If I use wine, should I replace all the buttermilk with it? I only made a half batch, iced the gift cupcake generously, and had enough to adequately ice the rest. Delicious! chocolatey without being overwhelmingly rich (and thus, every excuse for a second slice ;-)). Its especially lovely with 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon as well. I like this site; I generally like or want to try the recipes. I made the cake the other day for my sons birthday. So tummy and satisfying. I doubled the recipe (cake and frosting) and it made 24 perfect cupcakes. It would be impossible to overstate the urgency of such a desire! I made this last night for the office and so far Im getting rave reviews. Thank you! Thank you eight thousand times. website "Around here, we sometimes make (one-bowl, intense, perfectly crumbed) chocolate cake just because it's Wednesday. Did in a 9.5 pie pan, which alters the edge texture a bit, but that was what was on hand! No one wants a dry cake! Am I always Overbaking by a few minutes? If you did, always start with the lower baking time and increase as needed. Mmmm chocolate cake. Baked for 30 mins. A perfect, quick, rich chocolate cake. File > Print on a Mac It will turn out great. bittersweet chocolate and pear cake. Cant wait to try the finished product. Did you put less sugar in this cake in to balance the sweetness in the frosting? Please maam, may I have another?!!!!! Can you file it under I at least? Perfect size cake for two people. Cocoa powder, especially in that volume, is quite bitter. (Me: Hmm this looks wrong..its all lumpy. Megan You could halve this in a 6-inch round. sick. The batter was so good I didnt want to bake it, and the resulting cake is very rich but still so fluffy and light. For anyone who, like me, likes their frosting darker chocolate-y and less sweet, I melted an additional 1 oz of unsweetened baking chocolate and added that to the frosting. Also I only made 1/2 the frosting (good gravy, so much butter!) I want it. I have been refreshing your blog all day ever since you said on instagram last night that youd be posting the recipe today. But! I noticed Mels comment, but was wondering if you have any ideas about making this frosting without a hand/ stand mixer. I need to make a nice tall chocolate cake for my daughters birthday this weekend. I liked that it was not too sweet so the sweet buttercream was a nice compliment. Delicious!! blueberry boy bait. 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. My hubby loved it for his decadent birthday surprise! i used thinned greek yogurt for the buttermilk. I do have a blender (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00Y2QHY02/ref=s9_top_hm_b3rSILn_g79_i13), might that help? I shop there because they have EVERYTHING FOR BAKING but.they arent the most pleasant peeps Ive come across. Thanks for posting- I love your recipes, and especially enjoy the baking ones :) I keep running into the same problem with cake baking though, and I wanted to ask for your advice. I think that I would like chocolate cake better if it were significantly less sweet. 2. Delicious and not too sweet. My friends, family and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you very very much :) I cant tell you how many times Ive made that chocolate loaf cake, its one of my very favorites, even thought it has no frosting, top or center! I feel like Im talking to a celebrity!! I was generous with the icing, which brings this cake together. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); That is SURPRISINGLY little fat in the cake. Or is it just a typo, either here or in the book? I tend to use double what is recommended of the powder, due to the mildness. 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. Right now, theres a limitation because the Index is based on titles, and the title is rarely the name of the dressing, but that could change.