HIGH-RATIO CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Basic Cakes - Week 4, June 2nd These recipes are copied directly from the notes of my Basic Cakes class. I'm posting them here on Just a Pinch for my own posterity. Feel free to round the fractional measurments up or down (5/8 is just as good as 1/2)

Provided by Jordan Michelle Falco @Valencia_Baking

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 7/8 ounce(s) cake flour
5/8 ounce(s) cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
2 1/4 ounce(s) emulsified shortening
5 1/8 ounce(s) sugar
2 1/2 ounce(s) milk #1
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
2 ounce(s) milk #2
2 1/2 ounce(s) eggs

Steps:

  • Soft togeather the cake flour, cocoa powder, salt, making powder, and baking soda and add to the mixing bowl.
  • Add the emulsified shortening t the dry ingredients and cream with the paddle for 2 minutes on low speed.
  • Scrape down the bowl and the paddle.
  • Mix for another 2 minutes on low speed.
  • Gradually add the first quantity of milk alternatly with the sugar and mix on low speed for 3 minutes.
  • Scrape down the bowl.
  • Combine the second quantity of milk and the eggs and add in three stages, mixing for a total of 5 minutes on low speed.
  • Deposit 1 lb 3 oz of batter per 8 inch cake pan, which has been sprayed and papered.
  • Bake at 335F in a convection oven for about 30 to 35 minutes.

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