Baking time It sounds like its taking up to 5 to 10 minutes extra for everyone. I realized I had everything in the kitchen already, and promptly went home and made it. I live at 6000 feet. Me: Wow, how did she know I would think this?) http://www.highergroundstrading.com/blog/38/coffee-acidity:-the-science-and-the-experience, My cake took almost 30 minutes to bake?! For me, this always ends with a liquidy batter with tiny capsules of butter/sugar floating, so I assume thats the norm. Start with 25 mins, then check every couple of mins, depending on the done-ness of your cake. Other ways to print: Any other ideas? 2.5 Years Ago: Leek Chard and Corn Flatbread Definitely only two ounces chocolate, right? Its a very busy page, even with my ad blocker, so itd be nice if you could put up a Print Recipe link or some other manner to make it more legible. The food photography is top notch and presents the delicious food very well. I agree that a salad dressings index would be great. But I found it to have a slightly grainy texture. INSTRUCTIONS. And do I need to butter the inside of each paper cupcake wrapper or should I butter the actual cupcake tin and then place the paper cupcake wrapper inside that? Im not much of a baker. Can anyone help a lady out on how long I should bake standard cupcakes? Overall, absolutely delightful and delicious and will definitely enter my cake rotation. Any ideas why? A perfect not too sweet cake with a cloud of fabulous frosting. This cake hits the spot and is a perfect snack size. Thinking of getting ahead of my sons bday next weekend. Try shortening the bake time and then decide. Leti My favorite is from Valrhona. Deb, in a very saturated social media food scene, you are one of the OGs and my absolute favorite. As luck would have it, my husbands birthday is tomorrow, so Im using this occasion as my excuse! If I double the recipe and make it a 9 by 13 pan,do I need to increase cooking time? Can I sub 2% milk for the cream/whole milk in the frosting? I am frosting the bday cake with a double batch of the above chocolate frosting, and making the raspberry buttercream for the chocolate cake. I assume it will be shorter? I have 2 teenage boys. It worked really well. I made it as written with the exception of reducing the sugar in the frosting by a smidge. Thanks! And while Im happy to tell you that my interest in most foods (except for chicken, sweet potatoes and soup, they know what they did) has returned, my devotion to these categories hasnt waned in the slightest. However, just a small critique, the instructions re: eggs is very confusing and actually ended up leaving me short. Things like humidity and elevation can even factor in. Making this as cupcakes for my sons birthday party, but do I need to adjust cooking time or oven temperature?? Serves or Makes: 8 . I so love the frosting recipe!! The perfect chocolate cake. Thank you! pps, is there a softening butter hack? I made this for my daughters 4th birthday and it was awesome. Glad it was a hit! Works equally good with besan flour and organic cacao powder (not that is NOT a spelling error!) Preheat your oven to 180C (fan 160C/gas mark 4). Even if this recipe is similar to some youve posted in the past, Im glad you did just to see the beautiful pictures. Thanks Deb!! Didnt bother to sift even though cocoa was lumpy and it was fine. Would aquafaba work to replace eggs (vegan version)? Funny, I am so the I need chocolate cake now kind of person, and it has nothing to do with hormonal cravings. The second batch was even better than the first. My friends, family and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you very very much :) Total bake time was over 22 min for me. Maybe I just mismeasured, do you think? Stat! My baking-phobic girlfriend made this for my birthday. my unofficially sanctioned comment is that you probably are overbaking. This is the cake that inspired me to comment. . The only thing available to me that was vaguely cake-sized and shaped was a glass pie dish. Cost to Make: $6-$8 Calories: 275 Servings: 12 cupcakes Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 3 cups confectioners sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder 3 to 4 Tbsp heavy whipping cream 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt US Customary - Metric Instructions Perfect swirls! Tried to read most of the comments but mostly the conversions were for 913 or cupcakes. I like the ease of this cake; every now and again I too just crave something like this mid-week, but dont feel like making a whole thing out of it. The added T. of cocoa and 1/2 t. instant espresso granules, didnt help. Do let us know how it goes, if you can. Sometimes the classic simple recipes really are the best :) (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!). Id still frost it! Thank you for posting that note at the end about how you do your frosting! I made the spice cake with banana and found it tasteless, is that normal? Love your blog! And so many thanks for including metric measurements. First time I made this cake (huge success, by the way) I used natural because thats all I had. SO GOOD. thanks! :-)). So, push and then make an S-swirl, push and S-swirl, repeat and always quit while youre ahead (hard, because its so fun). What a great idea. The frosting was incredibly simple and so, so much better than store-bought frosting. If larger squares, 9 to 12. Its kept quite well in the fridge for a week. The icing is just divine. I love the size of this cake. Oops! I have a three layer 9 inch cake to frost. 1/2 teaspoon table or fine sea salt, Frosting Beat butter, powdered sugar and salt, if using, in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. (Im pretty confident itll be right if I add it just after the eggs and vanilla. Esp the frosting. I recently warned (threatened?) For a cake like this, thats flexible, you can use either what you get in volume (from your 1/2 cup) or weight (145 grams) and youll be fine. I really could have used this recipe last night! Do I defrost 4, decorate them tonight and frost the rest just before serving on Sunday? I was generous with the icing, which brings this cake together. Add a pinch of cinnamon, if desired. I hope I can get to the bottom of it. Making your classic brown butter cake for a last minute wedding this weekend was thinking of using this for the bottom middle layer. Youre pregnancy sounds exactly like my pregnancy. And best wishes to you and your growing family! What a treat for a weeknight! I am going to try and bake this cake. When can we pre-order the new cookbook? How did I even miss that! Her answer was an unequivocal, Yes! Thanks again. Thanks for the update! When reviewing the recipe I realized I should have lowered the amount when not using sea salt. In Smitten Kitchen Every Day, my second cookbook, I turn this cake into a whole party cake section with a mix of base cake flavors (chocolate, vanilla, or spice with pumpkin or apples) and frostings (chocolate, vanilla, cream cheese) that can be kept small and simple like this or built into anything from cupcakes to layer cakes. Sometimes when I really need chocolate cake I cant find this recipe! Thanks for keeping us all entertained! This cake is just gorgeous! 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. Thank you! Sorry so late to respond to this comment; no reason you cannot. Ive taken to drive thrus lately because I can decide what I want, not be involved in cooking it, and eat it five minutes later hopefully all before I change my mind! Im not sure which area I am suppose to add the 1/2 tea of vanilla too. Either that, I would have to eat cake less often and at 21 weeks, that is unthinkable. It was a hit. Serving size I guess its just us that cuts cake into small pieces? Must purchase metal 88 pan ASAP. Rich but perfect cut in 16 squares, and hit the chocolate spot. I mean, us. As it was, I managed to stop after one so thered be plenty left when my peeps come home from school and work. HOLY HEAVENS! Joining the gym after New Years so this is the week for this cake again. This is soo going to get made tomorrow! I have this leftover buttermilk, so clearly I need to make the cake again, right? You can keep it at room temperature if youd like. They are DELICIOUS! Wouldnt be the same without them! I ordered one for an upcoming birthday party cake, and the instructions say to use a dense cake such as a pound cake. 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. If it has larger pockets, just needed more mixing of the leavening before adding the flour. Hi Deb. Made this cake GF for our babysitter (our policy is to always have something freshly baked for a sitter) by subbing out regular flour for Pamelas all-purpose GF flour. I tried to make this one today and it burnt to a crisp, even with my oven at the right temperature. Mine came out fluffier than I wanted what should I adjust to get it fudgier? This also worked well when I took some to my parents house since it was easy to transport separately. I Made thr cake w/out the frosting. It came out delicious, rich, and chocolatey in a way that satisfied that chocolate craving even without the frosting (too lazy and couldnt wait for butter to thaw). My sister cooks a lot and makes good cakes. had all the ingredients and im one happy MOM! Hmm.). Absolutely delicious it is now my go to birthday cake! Aprx. The knife comes out with chocolate on it. It is my new go to cake whenever someone in my house is craving chocolate cake. Hi! I love everything Ive made from your recipes especially the rapini and pasta! So the question of saving it for later doesnt even arise! Note to self: Keep cake ingredients and directions separate from frosting info. In my defense, I ate most of it over the course of a whole weekend, standing up with nary a fork or plate in sight. In 2008, when Smitten Kitchen was still an infant in blog years, I shared a recipe for my mom's apple cake. Deb, would this frosting make enough for two stacked round cake layers, if youre someone who prefers a thin layer of the stuff? They are incredible! Im a big baker so I know how to bake. 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. Could you really taste it in the scone? I made this yesterday with normal cocoa (didnt have Dutch process) and 70% dark chocolate for the frosting (didnt have unsweetened, and neither did Yes market when I went out on purpose) and it is still delish. Hi! Four-year-old grandson adds the rainbow sprinkles and heartily endorses it. Thanks for your response! I used a bit less coconut oil (maybe a big 1/3 cup) and it was perfect. Do you think I could add 1/4 cup cocoa powder and decrease the powdered sugar to 1 cup in the frosting? Thanks for sharing! I feel like Im talking to a celebrity!! I am planning to make this next week, and I dont know if I should send a hug to you or be irritated that you continue to post such delicious recipes! So, 913 = 117, 99 = 81, 88 = 64, 9-inch round area = 63.6, i.e. Next time, Ill add those adorable confetti sprinkles! LOVE this cake! It is wonderfully decadent for such a simple, unassuming cake. It has a tender crumb and is definitely fluffy and tasty (especially with chocolate frosting) but still kinda of sticks in the mouth. The icing was fluffy goodness perfectly spreadable, delightfully lickable. That extra 1/2 cup of powdered sugar didnt really hurt the flavor, its still very chocolaty, just not as bitter. This cake was so easy to make and was well loved by all who tried it! Sweet Jesus this cake is so good that I have died and gone to chocolate heaven. thanks. This looks amazing! handfulofshadows I actually continually tweak this cake, but I tend not to edit the earlier versions because they work and everyone is happy with them. Even if your batter is too thin and your frosting takes forever to thin to the right consistency dont lose heart. Just so happens I made the everyday chocolate cake in the loaf pan over the weekend for my dads birthday. but nowall shall be right in the world. Not sure if you still think this would be worthwhile, but if you were to do it, I would -totally- use it. I love that this recipe is for a small-ish cake. I havent made one since a family birthday version last summer, but this looks awfully tempting. Sometimes where you live can play a factor in cake moistness! 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. Chocolate cake will clearly be my undoing as well. ITs been in the oven now for a good 25 minutes. Oh, this is a great cake. In any case, it is excellent. It took about 32 minutes baking time. So good! Not as moist as I thought it would be or very chocolatey. I used to think all chocolate cakes were either boring, dull, and dry, or so dense and moist that they couldnt actually be called cake. Ill have to give this a try for comparison. As a non-cake baker, I really appreciate a recipe that will be easy, and delicious, no matter how hard I try to mess it up. Im reading this recipe for Emergency chocolate cake while filling my mouth with your Cocoa Brownies from a couple of years ago. No bears there then? New baker here. You have given me inspiration to make this chocolate cake. i cannot wait to make this cake! I made this into one round 8 cake. I have steadily leaned on SK since I started baking and cooking 15 years ago. OXO Good Grips Large Offset Spatula $10.94 Amazon Buy Now Save to Wish List And Im a sucker for any cake with those confetti sprinkles on it. Your chocolate cake is super and good in look and mouth watering.I am not having enuf time to do it.can i buy this cake any where in baker center.you can find more cake in this website : midnight cake delivery in hyderabad. I use it so much more often than I ever thought I would. 4 oz is 1/2 cup (or 1 stick), 8 oz is 1 cup (2 sticks) if you arent using US-sized full sticks of butter then disregard that number, but the weight and volume remain the same. 9 by 13 it is!!! Are you saying this is not normal? Stir one-third of egg-white mixture into chocolate mixture. Small cakes? This post could not have been more timely! Its held up great over the years. Joy Yes, it gets more moist as the days go on. I just asked my boyfriend what chocolate afternoon snack should I have today? Thank you, this one will become a regular go-to recipe for sure!! Maybe tonight?! Worked fine. Will make again!!! How could you switch the cake to a vanilla cake? It traveled well unbaked in the loaf pan, then brought to room temp and baked the next day, it turned out perfectly. This was just what I was looking for. Cant wait to give my kids a treat!!! Spinkle on powdered sugar if desired. I guess it isnt done. (The taste test tomorrow) simple and easy to follow recipie (im addicted to your Instagram too!). My hubs and I are chocoholics and this cake definitely is a winner. anne Coffee, at least as far as I could read about it, has the same ph as water (5/neutral). Yum! I have a question about the amount of sugar. This comment is years late but I made this today and thank you for the easy frosting recipe! What am I doing wrong??? I finished it with wilton buttercream frosting. Great cake for V-day!! Thank you Deb. I felt bonded to this woman Id never met through your cookbook. Perfect size cake for two people. 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. 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. Thanks in advance! Exact same pregnancy cravings, as I sit here eating another PB on English muffin. I made this again using dutched cocoa and even a friend who doesnt like chocolate cake (yeah, I know, right?!!) The cake looked so good. Must make! Is the replacement 1:1 with buttermilk? I followed the instructions exactly and the cake turned out beautifully. For doubling the recipe, do you think three eggs or that two whole eggs + two yolks will be much better? Sigh. Obviously the sizes are different, but is one more chocolaty, moist, etc? Absolutely its intended a building block. perfection. The cake came out fine, but the batter was just that pourable batter, not the spreadable, brownie batter-like kind in your photo. I just made this today and it is solid! Ok, so I just made this cake. 2. Is it round or square? I only had bittersweet chocolate, but I made the frosting as written and it was perfect. Do you think its OK to double the recipe, and let half the batter sit while the first dozen cupcakes bake? Love this recipe as my go-to birthday cake. Hi, I just wanted to know if I could substitute the dark brown sugar (I only have light brown muscavado sugar, demarara sugar, or granulated sugar). Made it with a plainer dark baking chocolate tonight (OK OK it was Cadburys!!) This cake lives up to the title! At this point, its usually cooled to lukewarm. Is the swap 1:1 with buttermilk? Every recipe I have made has turned out delicious and has brought a smile to his face. Made this and it was bone dry and crumbly. (Im an exile from New Mexico living in Vermont and I need my chilies.) At around 25 weeks with my son, I suddenly craved chocolate after many months of guac, almonds and popsicles. I have one question, can I use gluten free flour? Has anyone made the fudgy sheet cake and if so, how do you think it compares? You just make the most lovely things. But either way, the cake turned out great. I made this a few weeks ago, and made the frosting as written whereas normally I use powdered cocoa. So in the batter went, and crossed the fingers were. Loved this! The frosting was a bit sweet for us, next time I will use less sugar and add some espresso powder. the wet stuff, not dry cake crumbs), its not done. So good though for such a quick cake! Really, I tried to come up with a less cumbersome title, but chocolate cake with chocolate frosting doesnt connote the central urgency here. SUCH a successful recipe!! 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. Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting would definitely be an understatement! Your recipes are always right up my alley and your write-ups are like notes from a friend. Deb, I love you. I used golden brown sugar and non-Dutch cocoa powder because I had them on hand. I didnt measure the exact amount, just eyeballed. Im buying a bunch of things on a limited budget, and here in London its all unfortunately pricey and Im trying to substitute with what I do have. Its easy, moist, bakes in 25 min. Im thrilled on both counts. Adjusted the cake for high elevation (extra 1 Tb flour, 1 Tb less of sugar, and 2 eggs instead of the 1+yolk) and it was perfect. Verrrry interesting!!! 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. And the cakes seem so smallwho needs to work out?! :). thanks! Thanks again for your wonderful recipes, they never cease to impress me. Maybe its not as pretty but it worked really well- maybe this is helpful to someone with the same dilemma. Every time I saw, chocolate, my mouth goes to water. Magda I dont have the functionality at this time, but Id love to get it if possible. Does this cake freeze well for a day or two before frosting? I made these a cupcakes tonight. Truly a fast cake to whip up!! I made this pretty much as per the recipe (which is quite unlike me, but I had all the correct ingredients) and as a Scot with a love of chocolate, but who finds some American recipes very sweet, I found this was just right.