Comments on: Hot Chocolate Cake

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:50:39 +0000

In reply to Sav.

As long as you are preparing the hot cocoa mix as directed and using the specified amount, it won’t cause any issues in the cake. Making it in 3 8 inch layers will work just fine, your layers will just be much thinner and require a lot less time in the oven. 🙂

By: Sav

Sav — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:59:32 +0000

Will my cakes sink if I use store bought hot cocoa mix ( with milk) and three 8 inch cake pans?

By: Nikki

Nikki — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 20:26:33 +0000

In reply to Katie.

You have to change the leaving amount when jumping from 6 inch cakes to 3 sometimes. Especially with chocolate cakes. Or a suggestion, try swapping out 1/2 c oil and 2/3c water. Reversing them. Worked for me.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 20:32:26 +0000

In reply to Pam.

Hi Pam! That will work just fine. 🙂

By: Pam

Pam — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 03:55:07 +0000

On the hot chocolate, can you use instant but add milk instead of water?

By: Ri

Ri — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 02:17:06 +0000

In reply to Sam.

Thank you!

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 01:25:58 +0000

In reply to Ri.

That should work fine. 🙂

By: Ri

Ri — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:12:57 +0000

Can this be made into cupcakes?

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:51:08 +0000

In reply to Kristin Gamble.

What kind of cocoa powder are you using? That could cause it to sink too. 🙁

By: Kristin Gamble

Kristin Gamble — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:24:03 +0000

In reply to Sam.

I’m not sure, I even did it another time and it did the same thing.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 01:57:04 +0000

In reply to Kristin Gamble.

O no! I’m so sorry this happened, Kristin! I wonder if it may have been slightly under-baked. 🙁

By: Kristin Gamble

Kristin Gamble — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:40:20 +0000

It didn’t turn out for me. The center sunk in. I wonder what would cause that? I make so many of your recipes and they always turn out!

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:20:58 +0000

In reply to Katie.

Hmm…it could be fine, but without trying it we can’t say for sure.

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:19:40 +0000

In reply to Katie.

That could definitely be the problem then 🙁

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:53:22 +0000

In reply to Emily @ Sugar Spun Run.

Follow up question though: Can I use Dutch-processed cocoa powder to make my hot chocolate or will that cause the same issues with my cakes? Thank you for the help!

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:47:03 +0000

In reply to Emily @ Sugar Spun Run.

Hi Emily,
Thanks for the response! I used Droste which, after a little research, is Dutch-processed, so I’m assuming that’s why I had problems.

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:10:54 +0000

In reply to Katie.

Hi Katie! We are SO sorry this is happening–how frustrating 😕 What kind of cocoa powder are you using? Also, are either of your leavening agents (baking soda or baking powder) bad?

By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 15:47:10 +0000

Hi Sam,

So, I’ve made this cake before and it turned out amazing (I even left a review!) Now, I’ve tried it twice (yesterday and today) and both times my cakes were completely sunk in the middle. There seems to be a lot of bubbles in the batter. The only difference is I’m using 8” pans instead of 6”. What’s happening? I was so careful with ingredients and instructions after I messed up the first time!

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:46:14 +0000

In reply to Sandy.

Hi Sandy! You can put it in a bundt pan, but I’m not sure on a bake time.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 02:02:20 +0000

Can you use a Bundt cake pan? Thanks

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:04:19 +0000

In reply to Monika.

Hi Monika! I haven’t tried it so I can’t say for sure how much you could cut the sugar.

By: Monika

Monika — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:44:33 +0000

How much sugar can I take out but still ensure a good texture and moisture level? I hate things that are too sweet!
Thanks!

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:30:53 +0000

In reply to Meribeth.

Thank you so much, Meribeth! 🙂

By: Meribeth

Meribeth — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 18:54:03 +0000

What a beautiful tribute to your MomMom. Your writing is eloquent and as beautiful and rich as your cake. I’ve returned to read it multiple times. It is all we can ask that we are remembered with this much love. Baking = love.

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:01:22 +0000

In reply to Rachel.

We’re so happy you all loved it, Rachel! Thanks so much for coming back to leave a comment 😊