Emunson: Emunson moved page JamesBdayCake to JamesGermanChocolate

2020-10-24T01:03:28Z

Emunson moved page JamesBdayCake to JamesGermanChocolate

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Emunson: Created page with "==Ingredients== ===Cake=== * 1/4 cup cocoa powder * 2 tsp Instant Espresso * 1/3 cup boiling water * 1/3 cup buttermilk * 2 tsp vanilla * 1 1/2 cup butter * 1 1/4 cup sugar *..."

2020-10-24T01:02:31Z

Created page with "==Ingredients== ===Cake=== * 1/4 cup cocoa powder * 2 tsp Instant Espresso * 1/3 cup boiling water * 1/3 cup buttermilk * 2 tsp vanilla * 1 1/2 cup butter * 1 1/4 cup sugar *..."

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==Ingredients==
===Cake===
* 1/4 cup cocoa powder
* 2 tsp Instant Espresso
* 1/3 cup boiling water
* 1/3 cup buttermilk
* 2 tsp vanilla
* 1 1/2 cup butter
* 1 1/4 cup sugar
* 3 eggs
* 1 1/4 cup flour
* 1/2 tsp baking soda
* 1/2 tsp salt

===Frosting===
* 1 cup evaporated milk (can use cream, half and half, or whole milk here)
* 1 cup sugar
* 1/2 cup butter
* 3 egg yolks
* vanilla
* 1 1/3 cup shredded coconut
* 1 cup chopped pecans

==Directions==
===Cake===
# Preheat oven to 350°F
# Line bottom of cake pans with parchment paper and grease pans
# Mix cocoa and instant espresso in a bowl and add boiling water, mix until smooth
# Cool to room temperature and add buttermilk and vanilla
# Beat the butter in stand mixer until smooth and shiny then gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy and white (3-5 minutes)
# Add eggs one at a time waiting until each is fully incorporated before adding the next
# Whisk dry ingredients together in separate bowl
# Add to butter mixture in 3 parts, with half the espresso/cocoa liquid between each of the three parts
# Scrape the side of the bowl and mix until fully incorporated
# Divide batter into pans and bake until cake tests clean. 23-30 minutes if 2 cakes or 15-20 if 3

===Frosting===
Make a double batch
# Add milk, sugar, butter, and egg yolks to saucepan
# Whisk together and cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly until thickened
# Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans, more coconut can be used to thicken until nearly right for spreading
# Let cool until thick enough to spread on cake
# Use cooled frosting between cake layers

JamesGermanChocolate - Revision history

Emunson: Emunson moved page JamesBdayCake to JamesGermanChocolate

Emunson: Created page with "==Ingredients== ===Cake=== * 1/4 cup cocoa powder * 2 tsp Instant Espresso * 1/3 cup boiling water * 1/3 cup buttermilk * 2 tsp vanilla * 1 1/2 cup butter * 1 1/4 cup sugar *..."