Diana's Desserts Forum

Diana's Desserts Forum / Recipe Ideas / Really dark (color) chocolate cake Search | Register | Log In
     Reply to this DiscussionReply to this Discussion << previous discussion || next discussion >> 
Posted By Discussion Topic: Really dark (color) chocolate cake

Printer-friendly Version  new posts last

nvdenosta 02-11-2008 @ 7:50 PM                           Reply to this Discussion   Edit This Message   Delete This Message.
Member
Posts: 6
Joined: Feb. 08
more info 
Hi,

I was wondering if anyone knows how to make really dark chocolate cake -- and I don't mean necessarily the flavor (as in bitter).  I have seen some cakes that are dark in color, almost close to black (as in devil's food cake).

Is it because of the ingredients or the way it was cooked?  I would like to learn how to make this.

Thanks!

Neph

monicachackal 02-12-2008 @ 8:10 PM                           Reply to this Discussion   Edit This Message   Delete This Message.
Member
Posts: 9
Joined: Nov. 07
more info 
Well... you can make a dark chocolate cake.. but there are several kinds...
You can make a cake similar to a brownie texture (flour, eggs, sugar, chocolate)
or more sponge cake like...
For that, check out dianas bundt cake: http://www.dianasdesserts.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/recipes.recipeListing/filter/dianas/recipeID/2194/Recipe.cfm
or look up dark chocolate bundt cake on Google.
Its a wonderful moist light perfect cake.

nvdenosta 02-12-2008 @ 9:14 PM                           Reply to this Discussion   Edit This Message   Delete This Message.
Member
Posts: 6
Joined: Feb. 08
more info 
Hi Monica!

Thanks for the tip.  The photo looks like it really is a dark colored cake.  Will try the recipe and see what happens.

Thanks a lot!

Neph  Smile

zakattak 08-03-2010 @ 10:35 AM                           Reply to this Discussion   Edit This Message   Delete This Message.
Member
Posts: 8
Joined: Aug. 10
more info 
If you melt a 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips and some non-sweetened cream, the top of your cake will be rich dark. I don't know if that would work on the inside, but at least the outside's dark Playful Wink

--Zakattak

Judes 08-30-2010 @ 4:10 AM                           Reply to this Discussion   Edit This Message   Delete This Message.
Member
Posts: 2
Joined: Aug. 10
more info 
The cocoa you use makes a big difference too. Hershey dark cocoa or many dutch processed cocoas yield pretty dark cakes.

Gary45 10-29-2010 @ 5:12 AM                           Reply to this Discussion   Edit This Message   Delete This Message.
Member
Posts: 1
Joined: Oct. 10
more info 
Thank you for the information!



This message was edited by diana on 10-29-10 @ 10:50 AM

Biffhank 11-03-2010 @ 8:08 PM                           Reply to this Discussion   Edit This Message   Delete This Message.
Member
Posts: 11
Joined: Mar. 09
more info 
You can also find black cocoa relatively easy these days.  Most cake
decorating stores and supply stores like Penzey's carry it.  It will yield the
darkest chocolate color.  As someone mentioned Dutch Processed cocoas
tend to yield a darker product but in large quantities it might not taste the
same if the recipe calls for standard cocoa.  In smaller quantities it won't
matter much but if it calls for a lot, you might want to look for recipes
that specifically ask for a Dutch processed type.  Good luck!

Oregon Baker

krogerbest 06-08-2021 @ 9:43 AM                           Reply to this Discussion   Edit This Message   Delete This Message.
Member
Posts: 434
Joined: Sep. 20
more info 

Sorry, this message can not be displayed at this time.
It has not been approved by an administrator or moderator.

Ivymeil 09-05-2021 @ 6:23 PM                           Reply to this Discussion   Edit This Message   Delete This Message.
Member
Posts: 189
Joined: Sep. 21
more info 

Sorry, this message can not be displayed at this time.
It has not been approved by an administrator or moderator.




Diana's Desserts Forum Home | Back to Diana's Desserts Home Page | Contact the Webmaster


© 2004 Diana's Desserts
Powered by < CF Forum 2000 > v.1.01.05