Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Devil's Food Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting


Devil's Food Cake 
with 
Milk Chocolate Frosting



Ingredients
For the Cake
    • 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
    • 3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted, plus more for pans
    • 3/4 cup hot water
    • 3/4 cup sour cream
    • 3 cups cake flour, (not self-rising), sifted
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 1/4 cups sugar
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
For the Frosting
    • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
    • 8 ounces milk chocolate
    • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
    • 3 sticks unsalted butter, soft but cool, cut into 1-inch pieces
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 9-by-2-inch round cake pans; line bottoms with parchment paper. Butter parchment; dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk cocoa with hot water until smooth. Whisk in sour cream; let cool. Into a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating to combine after each; scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in vanilla. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture in two parts, alternating with the cocoa mixture and beginning and ending with the flour; beat until combined.
  4. Divide batter between prepared pans (or cupcake tins); smooth with an offset spatula. Bake until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes (or 18 to 20 minutes for cupcakes).
  5. Transfer pans to a wire rack to cool 15 minutes. Invert cakes onto rack; peel off parchment. Re-invert cakes; let cool completely, top sides up.
  6. Make the frosting: Finely chop both the bittersweet and milk chocolates. Place into a mixing bowl. Set aside.
  7. In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream and corn syrup to a boil. Take off the heat and pour over chocolate. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Starting in the center, whisk towards the edges of the bowl until the chocolate is smooth. Let cool at room temperature.
  9. Using a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat at medium speed and gradually add butter until frosting is smooth and silky.
  10. Using a serrated knife, trim tops of cake layers to make level. Transfer one of the layers to a cake turntable or platter to frost. With an offset spatula, spread top with 3/4 cup milk chocolate frosting. Place the second cake layer on top.
  11. For the crumb coat, spread the entire cake with a thin coat of frosting using an offset spatula. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  12. Spread the entire cake with remaining frosting, swirling to coat in a decorative fashion. Serve immediately, or refrigerate, covered with a cake dome. Let sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.


Pastel del Diablo
 con  
                Glaseado de Chocolate y leche

Rendimiento hace un pastel de capas de 9 pulgadas o tres docenas de pastelitos estándar
ingredientes
Ingredientes
Para la torta
o 1 1/2 tazas (3 barras) de mantequilla sin sal, a temperatura ambiente, y más para las cacerolas
o 3/4 taza holandesa proceso de cacao en polvo, tamizada, y más para las cacerolas
o 3/4 taza de agua caliente
o 3/4 taza de crema agria
o 3 tazas de harina para pastel, (no con levadura), cernida
o 1 cucharadita de bicarbonato de sodio
Ø 1/2 cucharadita de sal
o 2 1/4 tazas de azúcar
o 4 huevos grandes
o 1 cucharada de extracto puro de vainilla
Para el glaseado
o 8 onzas de chocolate amargo
o 8 onzas de chocolate de leche
o 1 1/2 tazas de crema espesa
o 2 cucharadas de jarabe de maíz
o 3 barras de mantequilla sin sal, suave pero fría, cortada en trozos de 1 pulgada

Instrucciones

1. Precaliente el horno a 350 grados. Mantequilla de dos de 9 x 2 pulgadas, moldes para pasteles redondos; fondos de la línea con papel pergamino. Pergamino de la mantequilla, espolvorear con cacao en polvo, aprovechando el exceso.
2. En un tazón mediano, mezcle el cacao con agua caliente hasta que esté suave. Batir la crema agria; dejar enfriar. En un tazón mediano, tamiza juntos la harina, el bicarbonato y la sal, a un lado.
3. En el recipiente de una batidora eléctrica provista de una pala, bata la mantequilla y el azúcar a velocidad media hasta que esté suave y esponjosa, de 3 a 4 minutos. Agregar los huevos, uno a la vez, batiendo después de cada combinar, raspar los lados del tazón si es necesario. Golpe en la vainilla. Con la batidora a velocidad baja, agregue la mezcla de harina en dos partes, alternando con la mezcla de cacao y comenzando y terminando con la harina, batir hasta que se mezclen.
4. Divida la mezcla entre los moldes preparados o en conserva (magdalena), suave con una espátula. Hornee hasta que un palillo insertado en el centro salga limpio, 45 a 50 minutos (o 18 a 20 minutos para pastelitos).
5. Transferencia de las cacerolas a una rejilla para enfriar 15 minutos. Invertir pasteles sobre la rejilla, retire pergamino. Vuelva a invertir pasteles; dejar enfriar por completo, los lados superior hacia arriba.
6. Hacer el glaseado: Picar el chocolate tanto agridulces y la leche. Coloque en un tazón. Ponga a un lado.
7. En una cacerola pequeña, ponga crema de leche y jarabe de maíz a punto de ebullición. Retirar del fuego y verter sobre el chocolate. Dejar reposar durante 2 a 3 minutos.
8. Comenzando en el centro, batidor hacia los bordes del recipiente hasta que el chocolate es suave. Dejar enfriar a temperatura ambiente.
9. Usando una batidora de pie con una pala para batir, batir a velocidad media y añadir poco a poco la mantequilla hasta que la cobertura es suave y sedoso.
10. Usando un cuchillo de sierra, cortar las tapas de las capas de pastel para el nivel. Transferir una de las capas de pastel o un plato giratorio plato a las heladas. Con una espátula, se extendió la parte superior con 3/4 taza de glaseado de chocolate con leche. Coloque la segunda capa de pastel en la parte superior.
11. Para la capa de la miga, se extendió todo el pastel con una capa delgada de glaseado con una espátula. Enfriar por lo menos 30 minutos.
12. Corre todo el pastel con glaseado restante, revolviendo para cubrir de una manera decorativa. Sirva inmediatamente o refrigere, cubierto con una cúpula de la torta. Dejar reposar a temperatura ambiente durante unos 20 minutos antes de servirlo.




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Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Cake


Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Cake
Using our sandwich cookie cake pan set, you can create a dessert that is reminiscent of creamy sandwich cookies. The two cakes are baked separately and then sandwiched together with rich buttercream frosting or cooling ice cream. This luscious treat will satisfy kids and grown-ups alike!
Ingredients:
For the cakes:
1/2 cup cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
7 oz. bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces
14 Tbs. (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
For the quick buttercream frosting:
4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
12 Tbs. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
3 1/2 Tbs. milk, plus more, if needed
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Pinch of kosher salt





Directions:
Have all the ingredients at room temperature.

Preheat an oven to 350°F. Using a small pastry brush, grease 2 sandwich cookie cake pans with shortening or softened butter, making sure to coat the details and crevices in the pans. Dust thoroughly with cocoa powder; tap out excess.
To make the cakes, put the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and microwave until melted, stirring once, about 1 1/2 minutes. Alternatively, put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set over but not touching barely simmering water in a saucepan. Melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the butter, a few pieces at a time, until blended. Let the chocolate mixture cool slightly.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, the 1/2 cup cocoa powder, the baking powder and salt until combined. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs and vanilla until well combined. Add the chocolate mixture and whisk until incorporated. Whisk in the flour mixture until combined. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and spread evenly. Gently tap the pans on the counter to release any air bubbles. Bake until the tops of the cakes are shiny and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs attached, about 35 minutes.
Transfer the pans to a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes, then invert the cakes onto a cutting board.
Meanwhile, make the buttercream frosting: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the flat beater, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, the 3 1/2 Tbs. milk, the vanilla and salt and beat on low speed until combined, about 1 minute. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Increase the speed to medium and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes. If the frosting is dry, add more milk, 1 tsp. at a time, until it is creamy but still holds peaks.
Using a large spatula, carefully turn 1 cake over so the printed side faces down. Spread the buttercream evenly over the flat side of the cake. Place the second cake, printed side up, on top. Cut into slices and serve. Serves 12 to 16.
Ice Cream Variation: Bake the cakes and let cool completely. Put 2 1/2 cups vanilla or mint ice cream in a bowl. Using a handheld electric mixer, beat the ice cream on low speed until softened, about 2 minutes. Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet and place 1 cake, printed side down, on the parchment. Spread the ice cream evenly over the flat side of the cake and freeze until firm, about 15 minutes. Place the second cake,printed side up, on top. Freeze for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours before slicing and serving.
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Chocolate Oreo Cake


Chocolate Oreo Cake

Ingredients
    • 1 (18 ounce) boxes Betty C rocker devil's food cake mix
    • 3 eggs
    • 1/2 cup oil
    • 1 1/3 cups water
    • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
    • 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed if frozen
    • 12 Oreo cookies or 12 other chocolate sandwich style cookies, coarsely chopped
    • 1 cup chocolate frosting ( from a can is fine)
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Prepare the cake mix with the oil, water, and eggs. Bake in two 9-in cake pans per directions on the box.
  3. While cake is baking, cream the sugar and softened cream cheese together until fluffy. Fold in the cool whip and crushed cookies. Set aside.
  4. Cool cakes completely.
  5. To assemble, place one cake, top side down, on the plate. Spread cream cheese "middle" on the top. Top the middle with the second cake, top side down. Place the one cup of chocolate frosting in the microwave just long enough to soften to make it easier to spread. Let cool just a second if too runny. Spread on the top of the cake, but not the sides.
  6. NOTE: You can omit the crushed cookies if you don't have them on hand. Then the cake itself becomes as a true Oreo cookie. YUM!

TOPPING:
2 tbsp. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. whipping cream, whipped
In small bowl, fold powdered sugar and vanilla into whipped cream. Spread about 2 1/2 cups over cooled cake. Pipe or dollop remaining whipped cream down center of cake. If desired, garnish with mandarin oranges. (Dip drained mandarin oranges in 1/2 square melted unsweetened chocolate. Place on cooling rack until chocolate is firm.)
Store in refrigerator. 12 servings.