CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH ORANGE FROSTING RECIPES

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CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CAKE - JUST A PINCH RECIPES



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What an insanely good chocolate cake recipe. People will absolutely think you got this from a bakery. The cake is moist and tender, but sturdy enough to hold the frosting and ganache layers. This chocolate frosting is rich and smooth. Where this cake gets special is the chocolate ganache filling. It's rich and chocolaty with a slight orange flavor. The rich Lindt truffles are the perfect topping and make the layer cake extra fancy. This cake will make a special occasion extra special. If you're a beginning baker, we'd suggest having someone help you in the kitchen. There are a lot of steps, but the outcome is the perfect cake for a chocolate lover.

Provided by Angela Gray @angiemath

Categories     Cakes

Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 28

RICH CHOCOLATE CAKE (3 LAYERS)
1 cup(s) cocoa, unsweetened
2 cup(s) boiling water
1 cup(s) butter or margarine, softened
2 1/2 cup(s) sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
2 3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder *not a typo, just 1/2 tsp.
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
CHOCOLATE GANACHE FILLING WITH GRAND MARNIER
9 ounce(s) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup(s) heavy cream
1/2 tablespoon(s) Grand Marnier
2 teaspoon(s) grated orange zest
SATINY CHOCOLATE FROSTING
6 ounce(s) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup(s) milk
1 cup(s) (2 sticks) butter or margarine
2 1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar
CAKE GARNISH #1
1 - bag of Lindt truffles, milk chocolate and white chocolate
1 large jar of chocolate jimmies/chocolate sprinkles
CAKE GARNISH #2
1 - bag M&M's of your choice
1 cup(s) creme filled Pirouettes (Pepperidge Farm), 27 oz.
- ribbon

Steps:

  • FOR CAKE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 3 9-inch layer cake pans (I use Wilton, they are the best). Cut out circles of wax paper and line bottom of pans. If you have Wilton Bake-Even Cake Strips, use them. If not, you will have to level cakes after they are cooled.
  • Combine boiling water and cocoa. Stir until smooth. Set aside in the fridge to cool.
  • Cream butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla at high speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 5 min is perfect).
  • In a separate bowl combine flour, soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Alternately add flour.
  • Then cocoa mixture beginning and ending with flour.
  • Do not overbeat or cake will be tough!
  • Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 or until top springs back. Do not overbake!
  • Cool in pans 10 minutes.
  • Then flip out onto a large plate and put in the freezer. Don't worry, I know what I am doing. This keeps the cakes from falling apart and won't leave crumbs in your icing.
  • GANACHE FILLING: Place the chocolate into a medium bowl.
  • Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring just to a boil. Watch very carefully because if it boils for a few seconds, it will boil out of the pot.
  • When the cream has come to a boil, pour over the chocolate chips.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Stir in the Grand Marnier and the orange zest.
  • Transfer hot chocolate to a relatively deep stainless steel bowl and immerse it into a bowl of ice water. Then whip with a hand mixer until it is thick and fluffy.
  • Once it is desired consistency, take out of ice bath or it will continue to harden; set aside.
  • SATINY CHOCOLATE FROSTING: Combine chips, milk, and butter in a LARGE saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
  • Remove from heat; blend in powdered sugar.
  • Set the pan (or transfer to a mixing bowl) into an ice bath; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer.
  • Stop occassionally to scrape down the sides. Mix until frosting is fluffy and holds its shape.
  • It should make a peak with a spoon and hold it. Remove from ice bath or it will continue to harden!
  • CAKE ASSEMBLY: Remove frozen layers from the freezer and put on a platter lined with wax paper strips to catch the mess. Place the first cake and spoon about half of the ganache.
  • Place the next cake on top of the ganache layer.
  • Spoon the rest of the ganache on top.
  • Place the last cake on top. Frost the top with the satiny chocolate frosting first. Then start on the sides. Smooth top as much as possible with a flat knife dipped in hot water.
  • Take your chocolate jimmies (chocolate sprinkles). Gently take your hand and press them into the sides only. Continue until you have gone all he way around. Gently remove the wax paper strips and discard. Put remaining filling into a piping bag and pipe 12 medium size swirls on top of the cake. I used a #21 tip. Space them out before you start piping to make sure you get 12 and they are even. Top each swirl with a Lindt chocolate truffle and a white chocolate truffle, alternating. If the bottom of your cake is messy where you pulled out the paper, you may use the same tip to pipe a border around the base of the cake.
  • Chill in the refrigerator immediately. Before serving, let the cake set out at room temperature 30 minutes so the chocolate will soften back up slightly. Enjoy!
  • ALTERNATE GARNISH: Pipe a border around top and bottom lip of cake. Take Pirouette creme filled wafers and line them up around the sides of cake. (They do not have to be all the same height). Add M&M's to the middle of the cake . ***Finished Cake #2 in my photo #2 made in (3) 9-inch pans. Serves at least 14, huge cake.

CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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Mom always made this special chocolate mayonnaise cake for my birthday meal. It is very moist and has a nice light chocolate taste, and the flavorful frosting is the perfect topping. —Deborah Amrine, Grand Haven, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 45 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Yield 9-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
BROWN SUGAR FROSTING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the water, mayonnaise and vanilla until well blended. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda; gradually beat into mayonnaise mixture until blended. , Pour into a greased 9-in. square or 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely. , For frosting, in a small saucepan, cook and stir the brown sugar in butter until bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in milk. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, FatContent 19g fat (4g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 17mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 354mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 60g carbohydrate (42g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 3g protein.

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