Monday, May 23, 2011

Pantry Chocolate Cake

I've always wanted to make this cake. The only thing stopping me was the dutch processed cocoa powder, which I didn't buy until recently. On Mother's Day I was supposed to make a cake, as per my dad's request, for Mother's Day dinner. I didn't know what I should make, but remembering how much my family enjoyed the Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Cake, I chose to make this easy peasy pantry chocolate cake. It is called pantry chocolate cake because supposedly all the ingredients used in this recipe should be available in your pantry.

This cake is super easy to make; it's for beginners. It only takes a few minutes to mix everything together and it's great if you ever want to bring it to a potluck or you're just craving some chocolate. I doubt anything could go wrong with this cake, unless you over mix or substitute the cocoa powder.

The cake was moist, but not as moist as Hershey's cake. Also, I reduced the sugar by a few tablespoons, so the cake wasn't too sweet. The frosting completes the cake and only takes a few minutes to make.

Pantry Chocolate Cake

Recipe from America's Test Kitchen Family Baking Book
it can also be found here.
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Mix dry ingredients.
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Mix wet ingredients.
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Mix together.

Pour batter in foil lined and greased pan. I recently got a nonstick spray and it's awesome. It saves me from spending a few minutes greasing the pan.

Bake and then cool for around 2 hours before frosting.
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Make the frosting and spread on the cake.
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The cake's color is more close to the picture above. I couldn't get the lighting right, so some pictures have different colors.
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I'll be submitting it to Aspiring Bakers #7 – Chocolate Delight (May 2011) hosted by DG from Tested and Tasted

9 comments:

  1. Mmm...chocolate cake! It's been too long since I've made chocolate cake :( I was meant to make one a couple of weeks ago, but then I suddenly realised that I had a few assignments due and didn't end up making it....This cake looks delicious! Especially with the icing! THough I'd have to say....your Hershey's cake looked better ;)

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  2. I’m always on the lookout for a good & easy recipe. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. I love all easy recipes! And, this cake looks yummy!

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  4. this is really good to bake if we want somthing quick and chocolate! looking nice!

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  5. Von, That’s the exact opposite for me. All I seem to be making recently are chocolate cakes. :D Thanks! I agree with you, the Hershey’s cake looked better and tasted better. I hope you’re not too busy!

    Wendy, thank you

    DG, You’re welcome. I love using easy recipes when I don’t have time to try anything harder. :)

    Zoe, Thanks!

    Lena, Mhm, I agree, a quick chocolate fix. Thanks.

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  6. hi esther, how have you been? thought havent seen your post for a while, you're on vacation? anyway, take care!

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  7. Hi Esther. I've been visiting your blog from Mongolia for a long time. I love your nice recipes and cakes. I like to ask you only one thing. Please add more light when camera shooting. Anyway, they looks delicious. Goodluck!

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  8. lena, Yup I was on vacation from blogging. I'm still home, but I just occupied myself with other things. I hung out with friends, watched City Hunter among lots of other dramas, and more. Thank you so much for your concern. I really appreciate it. You're such a nice friend to have. :D

    naraa, Hi. :D Thank you for your advice and encouragement. I really appreciate it. I will try to add more light when taking photos. However, I do have a habit of baking at night. :/ My mom hates it when I do that. Also, that renders me unable to take nice photos. Thanks again!

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