tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post7495208085289373151..comments2023-07-13T01:39:23.800-07:00Comments on a spoonful of sugah: The Perfect Birthday Chocolate CakeSugahmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13018253841552842832noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-19196605845401863862013-10-10T06:48:35.802-07:002013-10-10T06:48:35.802-07:00Hi Debbie, yes the weight measurements are correct...Hi Debbie, yes the weight measurements are correct, as caster sugar is more dense and heavier than flour. 1 cup of flour=110g whereas 1 cup of caster sugar = 225g. As for the oil, it's fine to substitute with any light flavoured oil e.g. sunflower or olive. Sugahmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13018253841552842832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-12395877636500046592013-10-10T04:42:35.052-07:002013-10-10T04:42:35.052-07:00Hi
Just completed the minions now onto the cake (b...Hi<br />Just completed the minions now onto the cake (brill instructions by the way!!), please can I check is the amount of sugar right, as I'm not used to using cups as a measurement, and if 3 cups is (375g) is it correct that 2.5 cups = (562.5g) caster sugar. Thanks so much oh and one last Q I can't find canola oil in UK can I substitute? Thanks again DebbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-2618138240849493862013-10-08T07:14:52.705-07:002013-10-08T07:14:52.705-07:00I should also clarify that my original erroneous i...I should also clarify that my original erroneous instructions contained references to ganache (which is not used here) because I usually use a simple ganache frosting for this cake. The mistake probably arose when I cut and paste my usual recipe to draft out this one. Apologies :)Sugahmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13018253841552842832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-54923723667005440252013-10-08T07:12:58.020-07:002013-10-08T07:12:58.020-07:00Thanks for this - I reread my post and realised my...Thanks for this - I reread my post and realised my instructions are misleading (*blush*). I've amended it and hopefully it makes more sense now. Please take a look at the assembly instructions at the end. Basically this recipe combines two cakes to make a BIGGER cake, meaning it is 2x (9" by 13"). After being assembled, the cake should have two chocolate cake layers sandwiching the chocolate buttercream filling in the middle, and the entire cake is frosted top and sides with the coconut buttercream frosting. If preferred, you could also substitute the coconut buttercream for a chocolate ganache instead. Sugahmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13018253841552842832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-90763494303341031972013-10-08T01:08:23.186-07:002013-10-08T01:08:23.186-07:00is there a missing step, you say .....remove cakes...is there a missing step, you say .....remove cakes from pans. Trim the tops off with a serrated knife to make it even. Split each cake into 2 layers. Trim the top off the other layer and place the untrimmed side down on top of the frosted layer, pressing gently. Spoon more ganache on top and smooth it around the sides, adding more ganache as needed to cover. If you need to apply a second coat of ganache, put the cake in the refrigerator for no more than 15 minutes to set before adding a second coat. - what frosted layer, you haven't told us about frosting???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-38394976832709159182011-03-25T08:33:28.781-07:002011-03-25T08:33:28.781-07:00i just baked this and it turned out good. thanks f...i just baked this and it turned out good. thanks for sharing.cactushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11694146068371823117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-69839109346147917392010-10-10T20:07:46.387-07:002010-10-10T20:07:46.387-07:00Hi Anon@8:15AM
The coffee taste wasn't overpo...Hi Anon@8:15AM<br /><br />The coffee taste wasn't overpowering in this cake. I suppose if you are worried you could make your coffee medium strength instead of full strength, water it down a bit. I haven't tried substituting the coffee with hot water although I don't see why it wouldn't work, I suppose the effect would be equivalent to watering down the coffee if you do as you suggested. If you are worried about diluting the taste another thing you might want to try is to make it with half coffee and half a cup of cocoa. As for pan size, you can try making it in 2 9-inch round pans.Sugahmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13018253841552842832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-28319818914668151222010-10-07T08:15:41.886-07:002010-10-07T08:15:41.886-07:00I've been seaching for a moist chocolate cake ...I've been seaching for a moist chocolate cake and your cake sounds promising! Is the coffee flavor too pronounced in this cake, if so I'm not much of a coffee tasting cake, what can I substitute for it or can I make it half coffee and half hot water? Just asking, thanks! By the way I don't have that size of pan what other sizes can I use and how many?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-29098603976118812802010-10-06T07:09:51.566-07:002010-10-06T07:09:51.566-07:00Hi Anon@6.22AM
Thanks for pointing that out. The ...Hi Anon@6.22AM<br /><br />Thanks for pointing that out. The amount of baking soda should be 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon. Which still looks like an awful lot I know, but it's correct. I've corrected the typo in my post accordingly. And no, there is no baking powder in the recipe.Sugahmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13018253841552842832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-43598585790283797622010-10-06T06:22:31.713-07:002010-10-06T06:22:31.713-07:00Hi, wanted to check if there was a typing error on...Hi, wanted to check if there was a typing error on the amount of baking soda used. What about the use of any baking powder in this recipe? Will definitely try out this recipe after these clarifications.<br />Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-62753629070641292472010-09-05T22:09:30.528-07:002010-09-05T22:09:30.528-07:00@Anonymous: Yes it will definitely work in 2 round...@Anonymous: Yes it will definitely work in 2 round, 9-inch pans! If you are making it for your own consumption (as in not a birthday party for 40 pax, LOL) then you don't need to bother splitting each cake into layers. Just layer one cake on top of the other to get 1 very tall 9-inch cake.Sugahmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13018253841552842832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-35506374978834205682010-09-05T18:18:06.792-07:002010-09-05T18:18:06.792-07:00This cake sounds super delicious. I don't thin...This cake sounds super delicious. I don't think I have any 10 x 7" pans. Do you think it would be too much cake batter for two 9-inch round pans?<br /><br />Thanks :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-51076823310978744162010-09-05T14:19:40.878-07:002010-09-05T14:19:40.878-07:00wow that looks delicious! love buttermilk cakes! ...wow that looks delicious! love buttermilk cakes! and chocolate :)Dinahttp://huntingfortheverybest.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-58698933386835869122010-09-03T04:21:55.953-07:002010-09-03T04:21:55.953-07:00@Elizabeth: Oh my goodness, when did you look in ...@Elizabeth: Oh my goodness, when did you look in my fridge??! Haha. I think we are definitely in the great-minds-think-alike-camp when it comes to buttermilk ;)Sugahmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13018253841552842832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-60629614295114064312010-09-02T19:37:05.375-07:002010-09-02T19:37:05.375-07:00oh wow that is so delicious! i love the flavours!oh wow that is so delicious! i love the flavours!LimeCakehttp://limecake.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-13653462223834631632010-08-31T07:24:10.001-07:002010-08-31T07:24:10.001-07:00Mmmmm, yum! This sounds similar to a mocha cake I ...Mmmmm, yum! This sounds similar to a mocha cake I make with buttermilk..you just can't go wrong with buttermilk in baked goods..or anything else for that matter. <br /><br />Maybe you are like me and keep a 1 litre of buttermilk in the fridge at all times...it's not that weird, but everyone looks at me funny...:)Elizabethhttp://guiltykitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-15982345495451008392010-08-31T07:10:12.916-07:002010-08-31T07:10:12.916-07:00You're so right about baking keep us "hum...You're so right about baking keep us "humble"! But....I believe you will probably agree that "challenges" like these will always keep us moving, experimenting and learning, and I Think baking is all about that - Pure Joy and Pain, that is!<br /><br />I must try this recipe, it does sound very delicious!<br /><br />Thanks for posting and for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-42726195823590508042010-08-31T02:55:06.434-07:002010-08-31T02:55:06.434-07:00ooo this looks very moist and chocolate-y. i'v...ooo this looks very moist and chocolate-y. i've made a chocolate cake before that has roughly the same ingredients (diff proportions though) and the flavour was amaaaazing. i reckon this would have been just as good, looking at the picture above. and omg the despicable me cake is so cute! lucky daughters. (:Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03510922565884178891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-23151381363696758332010-08-31T01:11:02.661-07:002010-08-31T01:11:02.661-07:00They do look incredibly rich and moist! Looks amaz...They do look incredibly rich and moist! Looks amazing!Maria @ Scandi Foodiehttp://www.scandifoodie.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-24270468759113027952010-08-30T18:52:22.500-07:002010-08-30T18:52:22.500-07:00I love the idea of a 3D cake! And the filling in ...I love the idea of a 3D cake! And the filling in this sounds divine. Want to plan my next birthday party? :PJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390282433202697382.post-37297231928682439442010-08-30T13:49:36.487-07:002010-08-30T13:49:36.487-07:00Wow, that looks divine!!!Wow, that looks divine!!!Tarahttp://thefoodieandthefamily.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com