You are welcome, Fallon! It was a hit at my daughters birthday. Hi Trish. =), Hey, Anna. Make sure the butter is at soft room temperature otherwise the batter will be very lumpy. I recommend making it in separate batches one for the 6-inch and one for the 8-inch. I froze each cake and leveled and cut (after defrosting by leaving out overnight still wrapped) when still a little chilled which made it much easier to handle. Thank you! 6-inch cakes need about 3 rods; 8-inch cakes need about 4. I managed to used one 6*3 tin and two 6*2 tins and split the batter. Add the flour mixture in four parts, alternating with the cocoa mixture in three parts. Its not as light as a chiffon cake but not as dense as a pound cake. Just half the ingredients for the 6-inch to get 1 layer. My cakes did take a lot longer to bake than the times some others have commented, but thats no problem they were baked at 325 degrees with wet (in cold water) magic cake strips. Combine: Fold the egg whites into the batter until no streaks of whites remain. Thank you! *, I want to make this to make a book for my grandson's birthday cake for about 20 people, about the size of an A4 sheet (about 12 x 10 inches, but would like it to be deeper than 1inch. Your husband is one lucky guy. Hi, can you use self raising flour instead of all purpose flour and can you use caster sugar instead of granulated sugar. Could I still make this? Thanks, Im excited to try this for my DIY wedding cutting cake. Ignore my repeat question, it was an accident . Tastes great!!! Please read our Privacy policy and copyright and disclosure for more details. I have recently updated to a new recipe card plugin, so thank you for pointing out the glitch in the servings adjustment. I used this recipe to the T, just substituted eggs with hung curd and made a 5 kgs 2 tier covered with Buttercream. I baked them at 325 for about 40 minutes using baking strips. Since you are using an 81 pan, remember not to overfill them. Your cake does sound very decadent I would have to try the modifications you made. However, I have rectangular baking tray, 32 x 25.4 x 6.6 cm (12.6 inch x 10 inch x 2.6 inch) Can you please tell me how best apply measurements and cooking times for this. Im happy you liked the outcome given the substitution youve made! Im sorry but I dont have any experience making dairy free cakes. It's the only chocolate cake I use! This 9 x 13-inch pan is about an A4 sheet. Bake at 350 for 30 - 35 minutes Melissa Diamond No related posts. And while a low carb chocolate cake looks complex, I promise it's easy to pull off at home. Add eggs one at a time, fully combining each egg before adding the next. Select an option below to calculate how much batter or frosting you need. My son in law says its the best cake hes ever eaten! I used this recipe for a 2 tier birthday cake and it was absolutely perfect! The measurements and estimated baking time for a 10-inch cake are on the chart inside the post. Stir in the coffee and vanilla. Kathleen Smith, Overland, Missouri Go to Recipe 4 / 35 Classic Chocolate Cake Is it possible to share recipe for making two kg chocolate cake please. Thanks so much!! But I think I'm too late for your January cake! Another reason for cake doming is a too hot oven if youre not using an oven thermometer, that would help. This is a great chocolate cake with lots of yummy chocolate flavor but sturdy enough to use for sculpted and carved cake designs. Hey Pam, for this cake chocolate is the main flavor so vanilla extra is not necessary. One question: if I stack the 4x6inch layers on top of the 3x8inch layers, will I need straws or dowels at all? I have been using this chocolate cake recipe for carving - for a long time now and carved many cakes very successfully. It worked perfectly! Thanks, Hi, Molly! =), hi do you have measurement in cups? Hi Trish, I want to make 2 tiers cake, One 83 and One 63 , can I just add both the ingredients together and prepare it in one batch? Dark beer adds a toasty-rich flavor to this chocolate cake, which also uses brewed coffee to boost the chocolate flavor. Super fluffy yet perfect denseness for stacking. If you tried this recipe or any other recipe on this site, I would love to know! OMG! Its a top notch. Am just about to make this recipe for the first time after having read all the comments and compliments! Set aside to cool while you make the batter. Conversions Used 1 lb = 453 grams, 1 cup = 240 ml, 1 stick = 113g, 1 tbsp= 15 ml, 1 tsp= 5 ml, Ingredients Makes 2 x 7-inch cakes or one 9 x 13-inch rectangle cake 8 oz (226 g) Butter (unsalted, room temperature) 1 cup (220 g) Brown sugar (light) - I prefer to use unsalted butter so I can control the quantity of salt in my recipe. Made for my daughters 6th birthday, had loads of compliments and already shared the recipe with everyone who asked! Many thanks for any help! Thanks for pointing that out. too little? I have not made this in 9-inch pan, but for a start, you could try multiplying each amount of ingredient for the 8-inch recipe to 1.25. When you purchase a digital subscription to Cake Central Magazine, you will get an instant and automatic download of the most recent issue. Required fields are marked *. I had the same issue with doming in 2 of the 3 layers. Cake: Unsalted butter, for greasing. Yes, weighing ingredients is the weigh to go.LOL, Hello, Recipe Index Home Recipes Cakes Recipes, Published -Jan 31, 2012 Modified -Apr 17, 2021 Veena Azmanov This post may contain affiliate links to Amazon and other sides. Whip the butter, sugar, and egg mixture until it is light and airy. How long will the cake last if I bake & refrigerate it Sunday as Im going to assemble on Wednesday & give it out on Friday. There were comments about how rich and moist the chocolate cake was, so it had great eater reviews. NOTE: Not sure whats medium, medium-low, or low speed in your mixer? Lightly grease 2x 9-inch (22cm) round cake pans with butter. A lot of people have been asking on how to make this for 10-inch so this is helpful! Photos; Blog Posts; Recipes; Tutorials; Forum; Sort By . If the mixture curdles, add a teaspoon of flour and whip some more. super awesome texture. Thank you. Hi thanks for the recipe, looking for a sponge for a fondant cake will this work well? Pro tip - freezing the cake for an hour will make it easier to carve with fewer cake crumbs. More than 3 days, I freeze them and thaw it out by transferring in the fridge overnight. Hi, Ive been asked to make a tiered chocolate cake for a wedding. I have not tried that for this recipe, but I think it would work as coffee boosts the flavors in the cocoa. The Best Chocolate Cake combines cocoa and coffee to create a chocolate lover's dream. The taste will be different we need the deep chocolate flavor of a dutch processed cocoa powder. Weighing so much butter, right?! A cake that can be cut and manipulated without falling apart. Grease and flour two 8 x 2 inch pans. Conversions Used 1 lb = 453 grams, 1 cup = 240 ml, 1 stick = 113g, 1 tbsp= 15 ml, 1 tsp= 5 ml, Ingredients 1 cup (227 g) Butter (unsalted, room temperature) 1 cup (200 g) Sugar (granulated) 2 cups (250 g) All-purpose flour Then you add the ganache to your cake: This cake turned out perfectly. I have a Captains Hat to make and just tried this recipe and they turned out of the pans on my hands great without cracking. Hello. Add about of the dry ingredients and blend together, then add the rest of the dry ingredients & mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Do you have any suitable substitutes for milk and butter? This blog generates income via ads and sponsoredpost. Im going to use this recipe forever! Yes, you would definitely need dowels/rods to support them. I had plenty of batter for my three 9 x 2 pans. You may or may not have a bit of extra batter. Add butter to stand mixer and beat at medium-high speed until smooth and shiny, about 30 seconds. And It's delicious too. Add butter to stand mixer and beat at medium-high speed until smooth and shiny, about 30 seconds. Have you tried using hot coffee in place of the boiling water? Sorry for the confusion! You can also do this in a pot over the stove. Please it. Sooooo good!!! I want to make 2 tiers cake, One 83 and One 63 , should I cut half the ingredients? Hi! Followed the directions to the letter, the cake fell apart when I tried stacking it. Should i have doubled the recipe for a 13x9?? Just in time! $10.94. I printed out the recipe to make only 2 layers but your recipe didnt calculate the boiling water properly. Hey Natasha. I like to use a butter-based or chocolate-based frosting for my sculpted cakes. The buttermilk creates a tender crumb. In my oven it took about 65minutes and came out domed, but a knife level with the pan sorted it out. Thanks!! If youre doing a recipe test, I would suggest doing half of the 8-inch recipe and bake it on one 93 springform pan. In a standing mixer, mix the eggs, buttermilk, warm water, espresso powder, oil and vanilla until combined. Bake cakes until they feel firm in the center and a toothpick comes out clean or with just a few crumbs on it, about 35-40 minutes. Thanks for letting me know. Thank you. He was thrilled , Black forest and whoopie pies sound wonderful, Stephanie! Spoon equal amounts into pans and using spatula even out the batter. Add oil, egg, vanilla and milk to the flour mixture and beat well to combine, about 30 seconds. Yehey!! My daughters birthday is coming up soon. I would like to try the 6inch pan. Preheat oven to 350. I made this cake for my grandsons birthday yeaterday. You can use almond milk and margarine instead of milk and butter. You can keep it longer if you wrap well in plastic and keep it in the fridge. Thanks for an amazing recipe. If i were to do this with vanilla cake and pudding would it work the same?? . This is a keeper recipe. Thanks so much for the wonderful recipe! This is definitely a keeper. Welcome, I'm Veena, creator, recipe developer, photographer, and editor of this blog. Smooth the tops with a rubber spatula. =), I have a question I have 2 9x3 springform pans Im very unsure about measuring the ingredients are there any tips in the recipe to use these pans with please Id appreciate it a lot my last cake it was flat and small so I definitely need help with measuring the recipe for 9 please thank you guys . Hi I want to make this cake. Hooray! When I look at the chart in the post it only shows 6 inch and 8 inch. I tried this cake after a friend of mine said "you'll get better the more you make it" about the chocolate cake recipe I was using. Recipe: Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake with Caramel Buttercream. I appreciate you coming back here to share your results very useful for those who are looking for an alternative to eggs. Sorry, I dont. I never leave a review, but after making three unsuccessful different recipes from scratch - which weren't firm enough to carve or even strong enough to stack (including Hershey's recipe) I finally found this one. Also how many kgs batter does the entire recipe yield please. Thank you for sharing, MaryLou! After torting and leveling the cakes, the total height of my cake is about 4.5 inches. Would Cadburys Bournville Cocoa Powder work? Thank you! Wellso far so good! It would have been way too sugary if Id used all that sugar. TIP: As not all ovens are the same, always check your cake for doneness a few minutes earlier than the suggested baking time. Hi, Nick. Hi Sierra! Thank you! Were your cake layers completely cooled? It was super moist and super chocolate-y. I dont have much experience in baking with high altitudes. That's it. not sure if i'm using this recipe wrong, tried to make a 13x9 and it only rose 1 inch :( are you supposed to replace the ingridients on the box with the ones listed?? Make the cake: Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder (if using) together in a large bowl. Some historians trace this famous cherry-chocolate cake (called Schwarzwlder Kirschtorte in German) back to the 16th century, but it was most likely named and popularized by German baker Josef . We consider this cake to be the perfect dessert for spring or summer, but in winter, when citrus is so fresh, this is a welcome bright spot on the dessert buffet. If I use an 8 and a half inch tin how many layers/tins would I need to make a 3 layer base? oil, and milk. Shannon is correct in saying it should be on the same line. What is the missing ingredient that is 1/3 cup? Baking using weight measurements is awesome, right?! Total time: 40 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Yields: 6 servings Cuisine: American Number of ingredients: 9 Ingredients: 12 oz AP Flour (I like king arthur brand) 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 8 oz unsalted butter (room temp) 12 oz granulated sugar (I like superfine) 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 4 large eggs (room temp) Hi, Molly! What I do when this happens, is I use the domed part of the cakes and reuse it. Hi Trish, The butter and chocolate both firm with chilled which works in favor of cutting and manipulating the cake as needed. Next time use baking strips or cover the pans with aluminum fold while baking. . Spray 9 x 13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. Before that, I always felt it was lacking something. For the 8-inch cake recipe, I divided the batter into three 82 pans. Incorporate all ingredients together one by one on low speed. Also, I have never heard of dutch cocoa powder before. I must be doing something wrong as others have had great results with the recipe. I did used a simple syrup with cocoa added to each layer before stacking. There are plenty of recipes on the internet but if you want to up your skills, you need more! I am about to make your delicious looking chocolate cake recipe but noticed in list of ingredients there is no Vanilla. I came across your recipe while searching for sturdy chocolate cake recipe for a wedding in January. It was easy to make and easy to carve. Copyright and Disclosure and Privacy Policy, Accessibility statement, Danish Pastry - Dough, filling, and shaping. Added Swiss meringue buttercream with dark chocolate melted in, lashings of it. Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature so you have a smooth, not curdled batter. It is not fudgy but it is definitely moist and has a concentrated chocolate flavor without being too sweet. Note that the baking time would be different, depending on the size of your pan. You can use caster sugar instead of granulated sugar. Unfortunately, I have not tried doing a marble cake version of the vanilla and chocolate recipes, but I think it should work. Thanks so much for this recipe xx, Thats awesome, Nicola! Was a huge success, looked great but more importantly it tasted good. I doubled the recipe for the 6 inch cake for my 10 inch pans, and baked it at 325 for about 40 minutes. Thanks in advance. =) Thank you for sharing your feedback and congratulations baby is coming soon! I am looking forward to stacking and decorating my 12 year old daughters beach themed cake! Yes, I suggest making a batch for each tier. I was worried it would be dry but it wasnt at all. Hi Kyla, thats a great question! Rate the recipeand leave a comment below. To the bowl of a stand mixer, add the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. =) You can also replace part of the water with coffee. 3 cups (600 grams) granulated sugar 1 2/3 cups (320 grams) canola oil. A chocolate cake recipe that is so incredibly easy to whip up and makes the most fluffy, chocolatey cake ever! Hello, Shaz! The rich buttercream frosting makes it perfect! If you dont have a pan the is 3-inch high, you may also use two 82 pans but you have to bake it in 2 batches to get 4 layers. For round pans, spray pans with nonstick cooking spray, then line bottoms with parchment paper. The cake has a soft crumb but it is sturdy enough for stacking and carving. Definitely freeze it!! Required fields are marked *. But, unfortunately, this year, our child developed a dairy intolerance. I was wondering if a little brandy might be included too and, if so, how would we need to compensate for it? That serving adjustment feature in the print page was already removed. Just omit salt in the recipe. Used to make a teapot cake. I made this recently and it was a huge it! I have a 4 year old's birthday and am interested in trying to make a dinosaur cake! For example, I can't say, you need two of these for a car cake. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. I live at 6800 ft. above sea level, is this recipe high altitude approved??? Today I tried making it as directed for the 3x8in quantities but instead I put it in a 913 glass pyrex. Looks like a good recipe.. Just curious. Sturdy & good for carving? Instructions. substituted 200ml of the total boiling water with 200ml of filter coffee (decaf for the kids cake). I only had to take a smidge off of one layer. =). Cool in the baking pan for 5 minutes. You can tag me in Instagram @thebakeologie. I think I did. In a bowl (preferably with a spout), whisk the cocoa and boiling water until smooth. It is great for any special occasion and any frosting will work with it! Pour into three 8 x 2 inch round pans that have . May I ask if you can help me make a recipe for 12 cake? If anyone is looking for a recipe to use I would 100% recommend this one. Remember to fill you pans up to 2/3 full only to avoid overflow. I knew my go to fudgy chocolate cake recipe would be far too soft and moist for a super tall cake so I found this one and gave it a shot. The toothpick test should be ok. Did it crumble while you are taking the cake out of the pan? It is sturdy and stacks well. Box 5501, Aloha, OR 97006, This chocolate cake has great flavor and texture but is sturdy enough to be used in carved cakes! This will be my go to chocolate cake recipe for now on. Instructions. Did you make this recipe? Add the flour mixture four times, alternating with the cocoa mixture in three parts, beating until each addition is incorporated. So using that guide, I would get 3 1/3 large eggs. Incorporate all ingredients together one by one on low speed. I then did a quick Google search for "chocolate cake," which revealed that Add a Pinch's recipe might be the most beloved of them all. Springtime Bunnies~ A Cake Tutorial I froze the cake layers so they would be easy to stack, but the cakes took a really long time to come to room temperature, when serving. A cake with a soft crumb and yet taste delicious. For most of my sculpted cakes, I use any one of these frostings Velvet American buttercream,Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Chocolate Ganache or white chocolate ganache Don't be afraid to try my other flavored buttercream recipes as well - see more than 30 plus buttercream frosting recipes. Thanks for sharing. Reduce speed to low. This would be helpful for the other readers who might want to use the recipe. hi Trish, For the purpose of testing, I baked each size in two different cake pan heights: For the 6-inch cake recipe, I divided the batter into two 63 pans. I used the same method in making my favorite basic chocolate cupcake. because it depends on the size of your car template. (8-inch cake pans with shorter sides may cause an overflow in your oven.) I need to do a 10 inch 3 layer chocolate birthday cake. Turn mixer to medium and blend well for approximately 2 minutes. Put the meat, mushrooms, onion and garlic in the slow cooker and stir everything together to coat the meat and veggies. I would love to know your results! Thank you :). Bake at 350 for 30 - 35 minutes. Love when recipes use weight instead of cups. Im going to try again and add some coffee too. I add foil and store in a ziplock whenever I freeze them to protect from freezer burns. - Always use large size eggs when baking unless specified. This cake is delicious! So glad your family liked the cake. Pauline (in Wales). Thank you so much, Donna. Next, add the flour mixture followed by the buttermilk and coffee in three batches. Ive never used the cocoa powder and boiling water technique so was a bit nervous but it just fed 40 very happy people. Prepare your oven by preheating it to 350 F (175 C). I will definitely be baking this again. I live in a mountain range and have to adjust for elevation with the ingredients. Bakeologie is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means fro sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Kiddiekakes: I've used this with several different boxed mixes & pudding flavors now. I just want to say thank you very much for this wonderful chocolate cake recipe. If you are going to bake the cake layers ahead of wedding day, I recommend brushing them with simple syrup as you stack the layers. Mix to combine. The steps to make this chocolate cake are actually simple. I have used it many times and it holds up great when using fondant! Bake for 25-30 minutes depending on oven. It was amazing! This vanilla cake recipe for carving will prove to be the best sculpting cake recipe you will ever use. I need to do a 3D chocolate cake and would love to use this recipe :D Thank you! Thank you so much for such an awesome recipe. Hey, Ruchi! It turned out awesome. I havent tested making this recipe using an egg substitute so I am not sure; sorry about that. Make sure to mix thoroughly between each ingredient. thanks. Made this for my grandsons 4th birthday party as a Bluey cake. I am glad your guests loved the chocolate cake! =), Thanks for the recipe. Thanks for replying. For the 10 I multiplied the 8 recipe by 1.5. Here's a bit more about each. In your mixing bowl, combine sour cream, oil, water, eggs, & flavorings. Pour the simmering cream mixture over the chocolate in a medium bowl and let it rest for 5 minutes. My daughters birthday is coming up. So that it won't flow over or crisp at the top? I baked a 10 inch tier by doubling the 6 inch recipe and baking the cake layers at 325 for about 40 minutes, using a wet strip around each of the 2 pans. Deselect All. I strongly recommended that you freeze the cake for an hour at least before you carve it. https://thebakeologie.com/diy-wedding-cake/, I just used this recipe yesterday and made three 62 cakes + a dozen cupcakes. You will likely get splits in the top of the cake which were easily removed with a cake leveler. Its really study! https://thebakeologie.com/diy-wedding-cake/, For the 6-inch cake recipe, I used a cake pan that is 3 inches in height (, For the 8-inch cake recipe, I used a cake pan that is 2 inches in height (. Thank you so much! I made this today as a test for a special birthday cake Ill be making in two weeks. I was going to make this batter for the Wilton ball cake pan, which holds about 4.5 cups batter total. Hoping to hear from you soon. I followed the recipe exactly, but the batter is extremely runny. Recipes. I just want to make one 63 inch cake. On low speed begin incorporating all ingredients together. You must be frustrated with the wasted ingredients. We need the deep, dark chocolate flavor. Thats awesome, Heather! Our family loves Bluey and this chocolate cake too. Thank you, Catherine! Note: measurements are estimated based off the vanilla cake recipe using standard US cake pans and sizes. I am going to make 4 layers but will bake 2 layers at a time. One of the most important things necessary to sculpt a novelty cake is a perfect base. Thank you, Ruchi. Thanks. One I use is 3/4 cup dry milk powder, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa. Use a scale to measure out 4 ounces to replace the commercial pudding mix. =) Enjoy baking! =), I gave this recipe a shot after I was looking for recipe that would have a good consistency for a tiered cake. Does anyone know how to replace the devil food box for actual ingredients? Thanks for sharing! Hi, Nicole. Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox. Grease and line the baking pan you plan to use for your novelty cake. I would not make this cake in a 12inch pan myself as there would be a high risk of it breaking. . I would like to use this recipe to make a 3D firetruck cake but need to make it in a 1/2 sheet pan. In terms of the layers, is it possible to do a 4 layer 8 inch cake or will the recipe have to be adjusted. That way it does not go to waste and it is an extra treat for family or friends. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Note that baking time will adjust too so keep an eye on your cake. Hi Grazia, glad you enjoyed this and had success converting it to 7 and 9-inch! From where I am, 1 large egg (without the shell) is more or less 50 grams. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until each addition is incorporated. Im REALLY glad you loved it! Hi Trish! My only recommnedation is with the 3d bear, DON"T use the core, cook for 2 hours and only let it sit for a few minutes before you set the bear somewhat on his butt, if you don't this batter is SOOOO heavy that the head will seperate from the shoulders. Once combined, give a very good stir with a spatula making sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl. I think 1.5 batch of the 6-inch recipe is enough to make a 7-inch. I have some sachets that I just bought which I think are about 125g is that right? That is wonderful to hear, Renee! I will definitely make this again! I'm not a big chocolate cake fan but this cake may be my new favorite! I havent used this recipe for a cupcake, but I dont see any reason why not. So MUST find the right balance. Stasia1985: I'm guessing it will feed slightly more than the cake mix says, since the egg whites and extra ingredients puff it up a lot. Thanks. Preferably in a bowl with a spout, whisk the cocoa and boiling water until smooth. I was wondering whether I can use this make a carved cake that will be covered in fondant? Preheat the oven well in advance so you do not have to wait once the batter is ready. But, freezing it hard will make it difficult to carve with more crumbs. Print off pictures or use real objects as guides whenever possible. loved the taste of the cake, i did freeze the layers but they took a very long time to thaw, so when eating/serving they were still dense. Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl and blend with the mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds until the dry ingredients are well blended. Sift all your dry ingredients together: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. One taste and you'll declare it the best keto chocolate cake recipe! . Thank you for the recipe.. going to give it a try today.. just want to know if i can use regular cocoa instead dutch process. If you need to make a cake like this in Vanilla, head on to Fluffy and Buttery Vanilla Cake recipe. Thanks in advance for your feedback! When you ask a person how they like their cake, almost everyone will say rich and moist. It was so soft and chocklety and delishious. 7g baking powder (instead of 5g) hi Trish, Tried to halve the recipe for an 8x2 cake tin as my tins are 8x1. What would the measurements be if I need to make a 9*13? Hello, Natasha. Thank you for the recipe. To make the 10 inch, double the 6 inch recipe, bake at 325 for about 40 minutes, and use baking strips around the pans. It was my first time baking with metric weights and measures, but I used a scale and was very pleased with results. Thank you for this lovely chocolate cake recipe! It's not as dense as a pound or sponge cake but not as delicate as a simple moist, classic chocolate, or death by chocolate cake recipes. So is it 3 cups boiling water? I was concerned the cakes wouldnt turn out. Yes, you can replace granulated sugar with caster sugar as long as you are measuring by weight Caster has finer granules. I looks amazing. I even pasted pieces together, froze that, and then carved some more so I guess it worked out pretty well. It can stay at room temperature for two days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Repeat the process 2 more times. Cristee- do 2 layers for 13x9 (which is easiest if you just have 2 of the same pan- takes less time). I used dowels to stabilize it, and covered it in green buttercream, as it was a dinosaur themed cake. What makes this cake extra special is that it is sturdy enough for stacking and carving without sacrificing flavor and texture. From the fridge, take out the cake layers and frost them. I used boiling coffee in place of boiling water. , On my goodness, what a cake!! Start checking at 60 minutes look for visual cues if the cake is done (e.g. Thank you so much for all of your great recipes and tips! You can use the same vanilla cake for the 12 inch. Thank you for reaching out! Cheers Meg. Set the oven 350 F / 175 C. 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