WOWjust made this for my oversize cupcake cake. However, I did substitute a glaze of orange marmalade instead of the buttercream frosting, since I was fresh out of butter, so maybe that sugar balanced it out. I may have made a few frosting graham sandwiches for myself along the way. anyway, this is my go-to frosting recipe from now on! My family enjoyed every bite. Its a problem, I hear you loud and clear! (Hmmm. I am not a baker and yet this turned out perfectly. WrittenPyramids Glad it was a hit. Thank you! Boy those MEANIES ar NY CAKE did it again when you click on their link it doesnt work. Were probably not going to add frosting, as going paleo has made us really sensitive to sugar, so this cake by itself is sweet enough. It was a little dry around the edges. Glad you enjoyed the cake in the end. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. How do you make the frosting look so swirly and delicious? Beat in the egg, scraping down the sides of the bowl. I cooked a lot back home and im getting nervous starting my cooking adventures here! Good lord, cake. Youre not at a higher elevation, are you? I dont have Dutched cocoa: Dutch-process cocoa (generally speaking, its the standard in European brands) differs from natural cocoa (what you have if your cocoa isnt labeled Dutch, or if its an American brand) in that its acidity has been neutralized to form a darker, nuttier cocoa that I prefer. Im looking for a new chocolate frosting recipe for my sons traditional birthday cake 33 years of James Beards 1234 cake, made in three layers. Finish with rainbow sprinkles; dont even fight it. I cant wait to make this. I used KAF Triple Cocoa Blend, which worked well. YUM. ), YES YES YES! Its our family favorite birthday cake. I tried to make this one today and it burnt to a crisp, even with my oven at the right temperature. I dont recommend trying to speed the cooling of the melted chocolate by putting it in the refrigerator though, things can change fast! I really really loved this recipe. The frosting was fluffy and delicious. Ive heard mayonnaise suggested before has anyone tried that? Its a winner. but I shall brave the cold kitchen to make this chocolate cake. I love this cake. It wont have the same texture defrosted. Deb, you are my shero! (easier to mix oil batters by hand than to cream butter and sugar properly). Smitten Kitchen's cake, which is baked in a single layer in a square pan, met a similar fate. It was a hit. Chocolate - smitten kitchen Your suggestion to cut it into 16 pieces was hard to obey, but I did. I really want it with chocolate custard, like the school dinners I remember as a child. Youll want to make 4x this recipe; it makes 1 dozen. Unfortunately I cant tolerate buttercream, though I love it the taste and texture it makes me sick for days. Seriously, thank you, I think I may have already written a comment on this recipe, but I have to write one againthis cake is magic! Recipes. So you cream the butter & sugar, then add egg and the buttermilk. This is a great recipe. This will be my go to recipe from now on. Sometimes Im like Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde when it comes to chocolate. with chocolate buttercream, but lets be real. My whole 10 month long pregnancy plus these 3 postpartum months have been filled with with the desire.. no OBSESSION with finding the perfect chocolate cake. Am i right? It was GREAT! Theres enough baking powder in the recipe that Id bet the acid/soda balance is not super-critical. Its cold here for S. Texas! Thanks. I love bittersweet chocolate, but nothing much sweeter than that. Do I need to double the recipe and how long should I bake them for? Smitten Kitchen Tiny Chocolate Cake benjamin plante My husband cut us each 2 small pieces and then stacked them on top of each other for a double layer piece of cake. (And chocolate leftovers with excess icing for me! Beat it on high, scrape down the bowl, beat it some more, etc, until its mixable. 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!). Id LOVE any advice you have. The frosting was delicious but I didnt find using a food processor to be convenient powdered sugar clouds poofed out and it was difficult to wipe down the bowl to get everything evenly incorporated. 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature Thank you! Id still frost it! 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. This is one of my favourite recipes from my mom! If so, how would I defrost? Every time I saw, chocolate, my mouth goes to water. Simple, rich, delicious, perfect. If you follow the instructions TO THE LETTER and mix in the drys just until everything is wet, you end up with a thin batter with tiny butter/sugar capsules distributed throughout. Can you PLEASE make The Cake tonight mom?! The only thing available to me that was vaguely cake-sized and shaped was a glass pie dish. P.P.S I have the rainbow confetti sprinkles on order as I write because, well, rainbow confetti sprinkles.! The cake turned out very moist, really delicious. It will be on the Christmas menu from now on. If so, then it was the decrease in sugar. Ive made it now about 1/2 dozen times and the recipe has held up well over time. So the amount was great for us, but obviously you could also double it if you wanted. Hmm.). Rich but perfect cut in 16 squares, and hit the chocolate spot. Hey Deb, should it make any difference if I substitute black (extra dutched) cocoa in the cake? Thank you! And she had marked so many pages with little pink tabs! Made this cake today for a belated birthday celebration (for me) and to do some Coronavirus anxiety baking therapy. 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. I dont often write but I want to express my gratitude for Smitten Kitchen, Deb, and this cake. http://www.highergroundstrading.com/blog/38/coffee-acidity:-the-science-and-the-experience, My cake took almost 30 minutes to bake?! My new go to icing! I thought that there would be too much frosting, but no! With the Dutch process cocoa this cake is a gorgeous deep devils food color. Scrape the bowl down well and dont worry if the batter looks uneven. I love the buttermilk and richness from the egg yolk. I want chocolate cake! I made this cake this weekend for a friends birthday. 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). 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract YUMMMMmmmmmmm. Exact same pregnancy cravings, as I sit here eating another PB on English muffin. Is it true that 1/2 teaspoon sea salt has about 1/2 the sodium of table salt? ). 1 / 4 teaspoon fine sea salt or table salt. happy days all the way from Ireland. THANK YOU!!!! If youre used to canned or standard back-of-the-box powdered sugar and butter frostings, it should be less sweet, due to the very bitter unsweetened chocolate thats used. So easy, and a perfectly chocolate-cake-hankering cake! I think it could be it will definitely be thinner. If it has larger pockets, just needed more mixing of the leavening before adding the flour. I noticed Mels comment, but was wondering if you have any ideas about making this frosting without a hand/ stand mixer. Susan Im not, although I may not have declared it behind me until 17-18 weeks. I wanted to eat it all. I used a bit less coconut oil (maybe a big 1/3 cup) and it was perfect. I made it for my moms birthday and everyone was really impressed. Otherwise, it would be much easier to make them less sweet! What I really want is chocolate on chocolate. I love that it took very few pots/pans to make. Thanks Deb!!! LOVE this cake! Sometimes that mixture is too thin, but in this case, it was fine. that said, flavor was good. This is one of the best cakes I have made in a long time. I may treat myself to your cookbook for my birthday. If I use wine, should I replace all the buttermilk with it? Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon over the top, then stir. I have a question about the amount of sugar. Thank you for sharing a great recipe! I really hope I can replicate that crazy looking icing. I followed the directions, and the butter and eggs were at room temperature. Thanks! Yummy! But either way, the cake turned out great. Moist, flavorful and absolutely a winner every time I have made this. Still on the search for a perfectly moist chocolate cake. Thats what I usually have on hand. I halved the frosting but I really liked it. Congratulations on your wonderful news, and I cant wait for your next cookbook! NO- Im at work right now and cant immediately make and eat this. That doesnt sound good at all. Joy Yes, it gets more moist as the days go on. Im sorry if all this compare and contrast reminds you of high-school essays (eek!) I didnt want chocolate cake 5 minutes ago, but now I do. 1 /2 cup / 63 g all-purpose flour A little more butter / less flour? I used the old lemon juice+milk trick as a buttermilk substitute and it came out great. Mine did. I just want a few slices of cake, enough to last in our house for two or three nights, even when there is no birthday or holiday or cause for celebration in sight. handfulofshadows I dont think theyll be automated because I dont think theres a way to do it the way I want them to look. I have never made a vanilla buttercream that I liked, and Im scared to try a meringue-based frosting. Thanks for sharing! (I might as well admit that I lost my train of thought a few times while writing that sentence and just thought I want chocolate cake. I think youre rubbing off on me :) ). .And P.S. Thanks! I keep Guinness & cocoa powder on hand all the time just in case. Yield Serves 8 to 12 Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 25 minutes to 35 minutes Show Nutrition Ingredients 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, natural or Dutch-process 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon Making the coconut cake from your second book, which, like this, has one egg + one yolk. This looks like heaven on earth I think I might need to run to the grocery store and bake this tonight!! Add one-third of the 1 1/4 cup (155g . 2 ounces (55 grams) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled How did I even miss that! 1 large egg Recipes. I had a favourite chocolate cake for years and yearsand then I made this one! Those chocolate swirls of frosting! Made it last weekend. and that suited nicely. Generously butter sides of pan and parchment round. 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. Me: Wow, how did she know I would think this?) Mission accomplished. Turns out, the 41 grams of butter I used was from the cake recipe instead of the needed 115 grams. 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. Would that work? NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER A BON APPETIT and EPICURIOUS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR The long-awaited new book from the best-selling and beloved author of The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook and Smitten Kitchen Every Daya collection of essential recipes for meals you'll want to prepare a. Yes, will double the powder. Cake is moist and light with a very tasty frosting. Also, can you bake this in a round cake pan instead of a rectangular one? It actually tasted like chocolate, unlike most bakery cakes that just taste brown. But OMG the icing is fantastic!!! Deb this is just. I melted the chocolate until smooth?! How can I fix this? This ultra-moist chocolate cake is deep and rich in flavor and best served with whipped cream and toasted hazelnuts. If only I had enough patience to wait to make a cake until today. Your recipes are always right up my alley and your write-ups are like notes from a friend. I hope to try it at some point, but we still have piece of your NY cheesecake in the fridge! Then yesterday I made it again with mini 6 cake rounds. Finally did and Im disappointed. This cake is delicious and a great size if someone does not want to make large cake. Every bit as wonderful as I imagined. This is something that a chocolate lover should try! Absolutely delicious, no matter what youre celebrating. the choc. Its held up great over the years. So simple and so perfect. This is definitely my go to frosting..will never need another. I dont know how youve done this for the past few months with morning sickness. Do it.) Can I frost them while they are still frozen? Your swirls are amazing. It was 10 and I had worked hard all day. I just wanted to chime in and say this recipe is perfect for 1/2 birthday celebrations. :). I was sick for the first four or five months and couldnt really eat anything that wasnt starch plus dairy (mac and cheese, cheese enchiladas, etc.) Baking time actually remained about the same for some reason. He loves chocolate sweets, but Im trying to eat better and curb our snacking especially sweets. I really wanted that light & fluffy frosting. I just baked it for my friends birthday and everybody loved it. I just made this! So good! What is the ratio of vinegar to milk to create buttermilk? The intensity from the smallest amount of unsweetened chocolate is surprising; plus, its so bitter, it really helps offset the sugar-assault that butter-powdered sugar icings usually are. The cake was delicious! 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. Still, much better by then. Hi Deb! Deb Question about measuring. Because when you really need chocolate cake, I vote for doing it properly. 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. A fantastic recipe! We had one at Tilth up here in Seattle this last weekend- it had buttermilk, browned butter, hazelnuts and currants and I want to eat there everyday just for this one scone! It lasted until around 21 weeks with number one, and week 17 with number two. I cant find her recipe anywhere and am excited to try yours to see if I can make the dreams stop! Crap. Have been needing something chocolate all week and this was it! 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. A chickpea flour cake? Just so happens I made the everyday chocolate cake in the loaf pan over the weekend for my dads birthday. Writing with another substitution! 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). could i melt terrys chocolate oranges and add them to the batter, or maybe orange zest and juice to the batter to mix the flavour? Deb, as far as the buttermilk subs. Hi Deb I actually found your blog while searching for Apple Tart recipes and accidentally clicked on this Chocolate Cake recipe instead. I am allergic to dairy what substitute do you recommend for the buttermilk? So easy to make, this is my forever birthday cake. Deb, have loved your blog for years and some of your recipes are my go-tos! So so so so delicious. In my house, we are, most regrettably, gluten free, dairy free, soy and egg free. 1. I made a berry compote to go with it which paired super well. I guess I wasnt in the mood for sticky buns last week, or I would have been up on all the news, but I didnt know about the baby! Rich as can be, uber chocolate-y, not overly sweet (an absolute hallmark of all Smitten Kitchen cakes, and why her cake recipes are THE BEST). Beautiful, btw. 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/. I made this yesterday and it was delicious! You and your blog bring me great joy! Yes, but it is not needed to make this cake tender/plush. Brought this to a neighbors party and gleefully watched as it was gobbled up. liz I have no idea! Yes, I could have made it myself, but Id have had to get out of the bath tub. Its not too sweet and the texture is incredible! I love a good simple chocolate cake recipe. I had to test the recipe and it is incredible! Chocolate Cake. 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? Was that the culprit?!? Easy and yummy, thanks. I call it my short on time, big on love cake, perfect for celebrations. Speed up by placing outside for 10 mins LOLZ As it was, I managed to stop after one so thered be plenty left when my peeps come home from school and work. Thanks DEB!!!! Deb: Dont worry if it looks lumpy! The icing is just divine. Have a great weekend! Needless to say, I wont be making this cake, but Ill stay tuned :). Nomnomnom! This is soo going to get made tomorrow! see? Baked for 20 minutes. and zuc conversion site says 1 cup of coco powder is 120 g, but this recipe says 1/2 c is 40g? Forgot to add I only put in 130 grams of sugar because of marmalade. rounds. The cupcake-in-a-can birthday present was a big hit! How I like to swirl frosting: I always use a small offset spatula (have I convinced you to buy one yet? When I had a piece I cut some cake, scooped out some frosting and let it sitto warm and frosted the squares individually before eating. Blueberry Boy Bait is an all time comfort food around here oldie but a goodie. I made the cake a couple days ago, and served it only yesterday. So delicious. whole wheat chocolate oat cookies. Ive doubled the recipe and its currently in the oven in a 913. I recently warned (threatened?) 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 . What do you suggest? Its fabulous and the husband pronounced it the best chocolate cake hes ever eaten. Can I halve this recipe to fit a round six inch cake pan? It was a small miracle when I received your weekly newsletter including small celebration cakes on the same day as my partners birthday. Thank you for this recipe, it was PERFECT and so easy. It should have been on the rack one level up. Just took it out of the oven and I can already tell by the smell that this things going to be good. Mine came out fluffier than I wanted what should I adjust to get it fudgier? Put all in the freezer to flash freeze and called it a night. Deb made this cake last night in a woohoo Ive made it to the third trimester fury. 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 felt bonded to this woman Id never met through your cookbook. Except the word wanted doesnt accurately describe the craving; it was suddenly everything. I do have a blender (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00Y2QHY02/ref=s9_top_hm_b3rSILn_g79_i13), might that help? ), as written, with great success every time! Also, I have to say we had a slice last night and my husband remarked that it may even be better the second day. Moral of the story is: even if you forget the buttermilk, the cake isnt half bad :). When I warned the batter might look uneven, this is what I meant. 1 Easy Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting 2 The Best Smitten Kitchen Recipes, According to Eater Editors 3 Classic Chocolate Loaf Cake by smittenkitchen | Quick & Easy Recipe 4 Smitten kitchen on Twitter: "My family has been making this 5 S'more Layer Cake - Perry's Plate 6 Everyday Chocolate Cake | Punchfork Fabulous. This looks so delicious, and I cant wait to try this recipe out. For the last 4-5 years Ive been making one of your celebration cakes for my birthday cakes my two fav being the crepe hazelnut and the chocolate peanutbutter cheesecake. This cake was so easy to make and was well loved by all who tried it! 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! Its moist and rich, but not too sweet I may just have some for breakfast tomorrow! This cake looks so delicious! big apple crumb cake. File > Print on a Mac (Im an exile from New Mexico living in Vermont and I need my chilies.) 8-inch squares and 9-inch rounds have roughly the same bottom area, and roughly double that of a 6-inch round. Thanks in advance! Would you suggest this cake or the fudgy chocolate sheet cake as the cake substitute? This looks like heaven! Must try! Im at a similar stage, due in August, and Ive been equally crazy for chocolate cake and not much else. This frosting, tripled, perhaps, looks perfect! 1 / 4 teaspoon baking powder Works equally good with besan flour and organic cacao powder (not that is NOT a spelling error!) Deb, I love you. Reading this comment, I just realized I DID forget the 2 tbs of granulated sugar in the I Want Chocolate Cake cake that I made tonight! only asking as i have all the other ingredients except that. You could just heap it like a bakery does. (I added a sprinkle of cinnamon to it also) thanks!! I made this today and I am happy. At grocery stores, I find Droste to be very solid for a dutch-process. Slightly adjusted ingredients, same effect. Thank you very much in advance, your answer will make this obsessive baker so happy!! Grad school is sometimes miserable but also wonderful. And the Dutch process cocoa seriously made a difference. It works but its better with an additional yolk if you want more of a golden cake. The results were excellent. Its the best Ive ever had, hands down. I made it today for a cast party for a community theatre again, accolades from the crowd. Do you mean other chocolate flavors or the style of frosting, in a food processor? :P (Obviously I understand if you dont answer this by the time I make the cake, haha, but thought itd be worth asking.). Quick, easy and delicious but WHY is it in the recipe list as the I want chocolate chocolate cake? I added chopped walnuts instead of the sprinkles . All of your chocolate cakes look delicious and I cant decide which recipe to use! I baked for exactly 22 minutes in two little pans. This year he wants colored frosting. Everyone, Deb is right, get that small offset spatula. As for a brand I find more often in grocery stores, look for Droste. I mean, us. What do the chunks seem composed of, does it seem like sugar or chocolate? Thanks!! Love the single layer recipe. Ive just made this and I find the frosting ridiculously sweet-I dont think I am even going to put it on the cake :-( I think Australian tastebuds must be a lot less sweet. a.) Very much looking forward to any recipe involving peanut butter! that I might have to exclusively dedicate this space for a while to a few currently acceptable categories, those that involve butter, bread, peanut butter or chocolate. They baked for about 20 minutes. I may have taken it out a bit early, the rise went slightly down. Thanks for the clarification. I usually just add a tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice to a cup of milk and dont fuss about the extra spoonful. A combination of too much flour, too little cocoa and too much heat or time in the oven will certainly dry out baked goods. Ive made it in an 8-inch round pan two years in a row for my husbands birthday. Looks delicious! Im going to make it for my kids fifth bday party. I baked it in an 99 square, for just about 21 mins. I was meaning to ask you about that as I read through the recipe and your note was a very welcome surprise. I look forward to giving this one a try too. Thank you for not making this any harder then it needed to be, I could not have handled it. I guess Ill be investing in a thermometer! Lovely, Deb, thank you. For softening butter, what anne said (I like to cut it in pieces first, so theres no melty spot in the middle of a big stick). I did not overbake though and it came out moist and perfect. So easy and so quick (was supervising 10yos homework as well). Normally I cook in vast quantities (no idea why, its just me and hubbymaybe I was the mother of 8 in a past life?) Ive made the peanut butter one several times (with and without the frosting+ganache) and love how moist it is, although I do reduce the sugar quite a bit and almost double the cocoa powder. 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. the most beautiful chocolate cake i ever did see. Its an okay price, at least. And so easy to make. Made this into a tiny layer cake for my antisocial pandemic birthday by baking it in two six-inch round Pyrex dishes. It is wonderfully decadent for such a simple, unassuming cake. I always love your recipes. Line a 15cm round springform tin with a circle of parchment paper. The cake came out fine, but the batter was just that pourable batter, not the spreadable, brownie batter-like kind in your photo. kids loved it and so did parents who couldnt stop having seconds. To make a birthday cake, I doubled the recipe and baked it in 3 7 round tins. Ive made this a few times and it always seems a little on the dry side. Thank you. Thanks!! I made this last night and it was delicious! I love your little person for inspiring you to post this. If square, 300 to 325%. My little pregnancy book chimed in, asking if I was craving sweets.
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