From Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World
1/4 cup margarine, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted if there are clumps)
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
3 tablespoons soymilk
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Cream together margarine and shortening until well combined. Add cocoa powder and incorporate well. Add confectioners sugar in about 1/2 cup batches and beat well, adding a little splash of soymilk after each addition. When all ingredients have been well incorporated, add the vanilla and beat until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes with a hand mixer, 7 minutes if mixing with a fork).
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
Sour Cream-Chocolate Cake
Adapted by smittenkitchen.com, only barely, from Sky High: Irresistable Triple-Layer Cakes
This cake is INTENSE. Serve it in the thinnest slices possible, and keep a glass of milk handy.
Makes an 8-inch triple-layer cake; serves 12 to 16 (the book says, I say a heck of a lot more)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch process
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup neutral vegetable oil, such as canola, soybean or vegetable blend
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/2 cup coarsely chopped peanut brittle (I skipped this)
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottoms and sides of three 8-inch round cakepans. Line the bottom of each pan with a round of parchment or waxed paper and butter the paper.
2. Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Whisk to combine them well. Add the oil and sour cream and whisk to blend. Gradually beat in the water. Blend in the vinegar and vanilla. Whisk in the eggs and beat until well blended. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and be sure the batter is well mixed. Divide among the 3 prepared cake pans.
3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a cake tester or wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean. Let cool in the pans for about 20 minutes. Invert onto wire racks, carefully peel off the paper liners, and let cool completely. (Deb note: These cakes are very, very soft. I found them a lot easier to work with after firming them up in the freezer for 30 minutes. They’ll defrost quickly once assembled. You’ll be glad you did this, trust me.)
4. To frost the cake, place one layer, flat side up, on a cake stand or large serving plate. Spread 2/3 cup cup of the Peanut Butter Frosting evenly over the top. Repeat with the next layer. Place the last layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. (Deb note 1: Making a crumb coat of frosting–a thin layer that binds the dark crumbs to the cake so they don’t show up in the final outer frosting layer–is a great idea for this cake, or any with a dark cake and lighter-colored frosting. Once you “mask” your cake, let it chill for 15 to 30 minutes until firm, then use the remainder of the frosting to create a smooth final coating. Deb note 2: Once the cake is fully frosting, it helps to chill it again and let it firm up. The cooler and more set the peanut butter frosting is, the better drip effect you’ll get from the Chocolate-Peanut Butter Glaze.)
5. To decorate with the Chocolate–Peanut Butter Glaze, put the cake plate on a large baking sheet to catch any drips. Simply pour the glaze over the top of the cake, and using an offset spatula, spread it evenly over the top just to the edges so that it runs down the sides of the cake in long drips. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 30 minutes to allow the glaze and frosting to set completely. Remove about 1 hour before serving. Decorate the top with chopped peanut brittle.
This cake is INTENSE. Serve it in the thinnest slices possible, and keep a glass of milk handy.
Makes an 8-inch triple-layer cake; serves 12 to 16 (the book says, I say a heck of a lot more)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch process
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup neutral vegetable oil, such as canola, soybean or vegetable blend
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/2 cup coarsely chopped peanut brittle (I skipped this)
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottoms and sides of three 8-inch round cakepans. Line the bottom of each pan with a round of parchment or waxed paper and butter the paper.
2. Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Whisk to combine them well. Add the oil and sour cream and whisk to blend. Gradually beat in the water. Blend in the vinegar and vanilla. Whisk in the eggs and beat until well blended. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and be sure the batter is well mixed. Divide among the 3 prepared cake pans.
3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a cake tester or wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean. Let cool in the pans for about 20 minutes. Invert onto wire racks, carefully peel off the paper liners, and let cool completely. (Deb note: These cakes are very, very soft. I found them a lot easier to work with after firming them up in the freezer for 30 minutes. They’ll defrost quickly once assembled. You’ll be glad you did this, trust me.)
4. To frost the cake, place one layer, flat side up, on a cake stand or large serving plate. Spread 2/3 cup cup of the Peanut Butter Frosting evenly over the top. Repeat with the next layer. Place the last layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. (Deb note 1: Making a crumb coat of frosting–a thin layer that binds the dark crumbs to the cake so they don’t show up in the final outer frosting layer–is a great idea for this cake, or any with a dark cake and lighter-colored frosting. Once you “mask” your cake, let it chill for 15 to 30 minutes until firm, then use the remainder of the frosting to create a smooth final coating. Deb note 2: Once the cake is fully frosting, it helps to chill it again and let it firm up. The cooler and more set the peanut butter frosting is, the better drip effect you’ll get from the Chocolate-Peanut Butter Glaze.)
5. To decorate with the Chocolate–Peanut Butter Glaze, put the cake plate on a large baking sheet to catch any drips. Simply pour the glaze over the top of the cake, and using an offset spatula, spread it evenly over the top just to the edges so that it runs down the sides of the cake in long drips. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 30 minutes to allow the glaze and frosting to set completely. Remove about 1 hour before serving. Decorate the top with chopped peanut brittle.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Coconut lime cake
Cake:
* 1 cup butter
* 2 cups sugar
* 1 teaspoon coconut oil
* 4 eggs
* 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 cup coconut milk
Glaze:
* 1 cup sour cream or yogurt
* 1 cup sugar
* 2 limes, zested and juicd
* 1/4 cup coconut milk
* 1 cup shredded coconut
Frosting:
* 1/2 cup butter
* 1/2 cup shortening
* 4 ounces cream cheese
* 1 pound box plus 1 cup powdered sugar
* 1/4 cup coconut milk
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 2 cups shredded coconut
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease and flour 2 (9-inch) cake pans.
In an electric mixer or using a hand beater, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add coconut oil and eggs 1 at a time. In a mixing bowl or on a sheet of parchment paper, combine flour, salt, baking soda and powder. To mixer add coconut milk and flour to creamed mixture alternately, beginning and ending with flour. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25 to 28 minutes. Allow to cool 10 minutes then unmold onto rack(s) over a sheet pan and allow to cool completely.
For Glaze: In a medium bowl combine sour cream or yogurt, sugar, lime zest and juice, coconut milk, shredded coconut.
With a bamboo skewer, poke holes in cake and spread glaze on both sides of both cakes. Cover with plastic wrap, chill until ready to frost cake.
In an electric mixer or using a hand mixer beat together the butter, shortening, and cream cheese until well blended and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar gradually at low speed. Beat in coconut milk and vanilla. Frost cake. Coat top and sides with shredded coconut.
* 1 cup butter
* 2 cups sugar
* 1 teaspoon coconut oil
* 4 eggs
* 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 cup coconut milk
Glaze:
* 1 cup sour cream or yogurt
* 1 cup sugar
* 2 limes, zested and juicd
* 1/4 cup coconut milk
* 1 cup shredded coconut
Frosting:
* 1/2 cup butter
* 1/2 cup shortening
* 4 ounces cream cheese
* 1 pound box plus 1 cup powdered sugar
* 1/4 cup coconut milk
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 2 cups shredded coconut
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease and flour 2 (9-inch) cake pans.
In an electric mixer or using a hand beater, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add coconut oil and eggs 1 at a time. In a mixing bowl or on a sheet of parchment paper, combine flour, salt, baking soda and powder. To mixer add coconut milk and flour to creamed mixture alternately, beginning and ending with flour. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25 to 28 minutes. Allow to cool 10 minutes then unmold onto rack(s) over a sheet pan and allow to cool completely.
For Glaze: In a medium bowl combine sour cream or yogurt, sugar, lime zest and juice, coconut milk, shredded coconut.
With a bamboo skewer, poke holes in cake and spread glaze on both sides of both cakes. Cover with plastic wrap, chill until ready to frost cake.
In an electric mixer or using a hand mixer beat together the butter, shortening, and cream cheese until well blended and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar gradually at low speed. Beat in coconut milk and vanilla. Frost cake. Coat top and sides with shredded coconut.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Coconut Cake
2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter
5 eggs
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Mix flour, baking powder and salt together and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time; beat well. Mix in coconut flavoring. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing well with each addition. Fold in coconut. Pour batter into prepared pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
The cake doesn't bake for an hour. It's more like 40 mins when you put it in 2 9-inch pans.
Frosting
INGREDIENTS:
1 (18.25 ounce) package
yellow cake mix
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant
vanilla pudding mix
1 1/3 cups water
4 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups flaked coconut
2 teaspoons milk
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream
cheese
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8 or 9 inch round cake pans.
2. Blend the cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed for 4 minutes. Stir in 2 cups of the coconut and the chopped walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Let cakes cool in pans for 15 minutes then remove and finish cooling on rack.
4. To Make Frosting: Melt the butter or margarine in a skillet. Add the 2 cups flaked coconut and stir constantly over low heat until golden brown. Spread coconut on absorbent paper to cool.
5. Cream the remaining 2 tablespoons butter or margarine with the cream cheese. Add the milk and confectioners' sugar alternately, beating well. Add the vanilla and stir in 1 3/4 cups of the toasted coconut.
6. To Assemble Cake: Spread tops of cooled cake layers with some of the frosting. Stack them and then frost the sides of the cake. Sprinkle Cake with the remaining toasted coconut.
1 cup butter
5 eggs
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Mix flour, baking powder and salt together and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time; beat well. Mix in coconut flavoring. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing well with each addition. Fold in coconut. Pour batter into prepared pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
The cake doesn't bake for an hour. It's more like 40 mins when you put it in 2 9-inch pans.
Frosting
INGREDIENTS:
1 (18.25 ounce) package
yellow cake mix
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant
vanilla pudding mix
1 1/3 cups water
4 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups flaked coconut
2 teaspoons milk
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream
cheese
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8 or 9 inch round cake pans.
2. Blend the cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed for 4 minutes. Stir in 2 cups of the coconut and the chopped walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Let cakes cool in pans for 15 minutes then remove and finish cooling on rack.
4. To Make Frosting: Melt the butter or margarine in a skillet. Add the 2 cups flaked coconut and stir constantly over low heat until golden brown. Spread coconut on absorbent paper to cool.
5. Cream the remaining 2 tablespoons butter or margarine with the cream cheese. Add the milk and confectioners' sugar alternately, beating well. Add the vanilla and stir in 1 3/4 cups of the toasted coconut.
6. To Assemble Cake: Spread tops of cooled cake layers with some of the frosting. Stack them and then frost the sides of the cake. Sprinkle Cake with the remaining toasted coconut.
Friday, August 10, 2007
Husband Catcher Cake
For the Cake:
2 sticks butter, softened
1 box brown sugar
3 extra-large eggs
3 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
For the Filling:
6 ounces orange marmalade
1/8 cup Grand Marnier or orange liqueur
For the Frosting:
3½ tablespoons light Karo corn syrup
½ stick butter
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon Kahlua, brandy, orange liqueur or vanilla
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Cream together the butter and brown sugar. Mix in the eggs, then add the melted chocolate and vanilla and mix well. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In another bowl, mix the baking soda, salt and sifted flour. To the chocolate mixture, alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk, a little at a time. Pour the batter into 2 greased and floured (or nonstick) round cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in to the middle of each cake comes out clean. Cool the cakes on a wire rack.
In a small saucepan, over boiling water, mix the filling ingredients and cool. Invert one cooled cake layer onto a cake plate, then spread on the cooled filling. Carefully top with the other layer. Cover with plastic wrap, then aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight. Bring the cake to room temperature before icing.
In a medium saucepan, mix the Karo corn syrup, butter, water, and Kahlua, brandy, orange liqueur, or vanilla and bring to a boil. Stir in the chocolate chips and mix until melted. Let frosting cool and stir until it is the consistency of whipping cream. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
2 sticks butter, softened
1 box brown sugar
3 extra-large eggs
3 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
For the Filling:
6 ounces orange marmalade
1/8 cup Grand Marnier or orange liqueur
For the Frosting:
3½ tablespoons light Karo corn syrup
½ stick butter
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon Kahlua, brandy, orange liqueur or vanilla
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Cream together the butter and brown sugar. Mix in the eggs, then add the melted chocolate and vanilla and mix well. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In another bowl, mix the baking soda, salt and sifted flour. To the chocolate mixture, alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk, a little at a time. Pour the batter into 2 greased and floured (or nonstick) round cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in to the middle of each cake comes out clean. Cool the cakes on a wire rack.
In a small saucepan, over boiling water, mix the filling ingredients and cool. Invert one cooled cake layer onto a cake plate, then spread on the cooled filling. Carefully top with the other layer. Cover with plastic wrap, then aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight. Bring the cake to room temperature before icing.
In a medium saucepan, mix the Karo corn syrup, butter, water, and Kahlua, brandy, orange liqueur, or vanilla and bring to a boil. Stir in the chocolate chips and mix until melted. Let frosting cool and stir until it is the consistency of whipping cream. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
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