Ingredients
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1 3/4
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2
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3/4
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2
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1
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1
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1
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1/2
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2
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1
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1
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Directions
Beatty’s Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Frosting, Copyright 2006, Barefoot Contessa at Home the name of Ina Garten’s new cookbook As always, like most of her recipes; this is easy and oh so delicious , What am I doing wrong? I follow the instructions to the letter I’ve baked this recipe twice Having issues So, in the center of the cake is a dip In other words it does not dome up, it domes in about 2 inches in diameter Outward, the top is a bit crusty This creates a prob when trying to slice it I am horrible at slicing cake I bake a lot of cakes (kids birthdays) Help that any of you can offer is much appreciated
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Steps
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1
Done
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Chocolate Cake: |
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2
Done
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Preheat Oven to 350f. |
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3
Done
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Grease With Butter or Margarine, Two 8" Round Cake Pans. Line With Parchment Paper, Then Grease With Butter or Margarine the Parchment Paper and Flour the Pans. |
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4
Done
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Sift the Flour, Sugar, Cocoa, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, and Salt Into the Bowl of an Electric Mixer Fitted With a Paddle Attachment and Mix on Low Speed Until Combined. |
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5
Done
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in Another Bowl, Combine the Buttermilk, Oil, Eggs and Vanilla. |
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6
Done
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With the Mixer on Low Speed, Slowly Add the Wet Ingredients to the Dry. |
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7
Done
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With the Mixer Still on Low, Add the Coffee and Stir Just to Combine, Scraping the Bottom of the Bowl With a Rubber Spatula. |
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8
Done
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Pour the Batter Into the Prepared Pan and Bake For 35-40 Minutes, Until a Cake Tester Comes Out Clean. |
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9
Done
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Cool in Pans For 30 Minutes, Then Turn Them Out Onto a Cooling Rack and Cool Completely. |
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10
Done
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Place One Layer, Flat Side Up, on a Flat Plate or Cake Pedestal. |
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11
Done
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With a Knife or Offset Spatula, Spread the Top With Frosting. Place the Second Layer on Top, Rounded Side Up, and Spread the Frosting Evenly on the Top and Sides of the Cake. |
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12
Done
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Chocolate Frosting: |
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13
Done
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Chop the Chocolate and Place in a Heat-Proof Bowl Set Over a Pan of Simmering Water. |
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14
Done
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Stir Until Just Melted and Set Aside Until Cooled at Room Temperature. |
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15
Done
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in the Bowl of an Electric Mixer Fitted With a Paddle Attachment, Beat the Butter or Margarine on Medium-High Speed Until Light Yellow and Fluffy, About 3 Minutes. |
