I initially modified my vanilla layer cake recipe to make a small batch vanilla cake recipe. Any star tip would still work fine– even the Wilton 1M! Hi Sally, this will be my next baking challenge for my daughter’s birthday cake. Sounds Delicious, Can’t Wait To Try, can I ask why black coco?? Menu. You can use this recipe to make 2 8″ cake layers They should bake for about the same amount of time.
In short, this will be the fluffiest 6 inch birthday cake you ever try. Use this chart as a guide when baking wedding cake tiers. What brand of baking soda and baking powder do you use? Hi, I have made the cakes and put the pans in the freezer for the recommended amount of time but they are now frozen to the pan any tips on how I can get the cake out? As I recipe tested and photographed this small batch chocolate cake recipe, I chose to add a simple chocolate drip, and frost the cake with my favorite chocolate buttercream. Thank you so much for sharing I wish I could see a picture of it!! Serving amounts are based on party-sized portions of 1.5 in. View all posts by Chelsweets. Learn more about Chelsweets Privacy Policy. is it for the flavor or color. Only 1 left in stock. Loved the addition of the melted chocolate. https://www.wilton.com/easy-layers-5-piece-layer-cake-pan-set-6-inch/2105-0112.html, https://chelsweets.com/2017/03/02/the-best-chocolate-layer-cake-recipe/, https://chelsweets.com/2019/01/30/easy-marble-layer-cake-recipe/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwLjycZmhmk, https://chelsweets.com/2020/02/17/gluten-free-chocolate-cake/, 2/3 cup unsalted butter, room temp (150 grams), 2/3 cup buttermilk, room temp (158 grams), 1 1/2 cups (or 3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature (339 grams), 2/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa, sifted (67 grams), 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (454 grams) - or a 1 lb bag, 1 cup of melted dark chocolate, cooled (174 grams, 8 oz.). The batter will be slightly thick. I share all my tips for semi naked cakes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwLjycZmhmk. I’m looking for something that is more light and airy and not too fudgy like the other recipes I’ve tried that are similar to your other chocolate cake recipe. I like to use my vanilla buttermilk layer cake recipe (this one) to make oreo cake layers and mix in about 2/3 of a cup of chopped up oreo cookies into the batter once it’s made. You’re too sweet!! Hi! Hope that helps, happy baking!!
I’m having a hard time finding a pretty 8” one. An average 2-layer cake mix yields 4 to 5 1/2 cups of batter. Hi Bill, You can try substituting the 1/2 cup sour cream AND the 1/2 cup whole milk for 1 cup of buttermilk. With that in mind, you should end up with cake layers that are just a bit taller than 1 inch once they’re leveled. Join the community on the 1st of every month as we tackle a new challenge recipe.Review Sally's Baking Challenge FAQ page if you have any questions. Hi Lauren! Love your videos! . 3. I am not a fan of black cocoa and will use dark cocoa instead and wondered if the espresso powder would enhance the chocolate flavor.. It's moist, delicious, and the ideal size! Can I use regular milk instead of buttermilk? I noticed on your chocolate cupcake recipe, you call for instant espresso (which I love!) I have been using these for my orders for a while now and they work just as good as any other - great price too! Thanks! Hi Cathleen, there isn’t enough batter to yield 2 9-inch cakes. Hi Bri! The frosting and filling were good. Hopefully it’s one of those two, and it’s an easy fix. Not a silly question at all!
Add in 3 large eggs, mixing each egg in one at a time on a medium high speed. I make this cake all the time, and it comes out perfectly. Ever!! Really anything with a good seal will work though. Good baking tin! If the frosting is too thick, add an extra Tbsp of heavy cream.
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The baking soda and baking powder have different tsp measurements but have the same amount in grams ? I did use 9×2 in cake pans instead of 6 in but each layer cake out about 1/2 inch thick so I think I did something wrong and it’s not the pan substitution.