Eighteen layers that I tried to keep as even as my amateur skills would allow. It was a bit of work and all I want to do is sit on the couch now, but it was well worth it.
This recipe is from her book Sift. I don’t see it posted on her blog, but found a nearly identical recipe that I’ll link in the comments.
by Careless_Mushroom_74
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Wow that looks unreal🤩🤩🤩Amazing job!!
If you scroll to the bottom of [this post](https://kitchenprojects.substack.com/p/kitchen-project-100-party-cake?utm_campaign=posts-open-in-app&triedRedirect=true) from Nicola’s blog, Kitchen Projects, there is a recipe for Chocolate Party Cake. The process is exactly the same as the recipe in her book, with a couple exceptions: I did not soak the cake; the recipe I followed called for three 6in cake pans (not two 8in pans) so it only needed to bake for 20-25 min (not 30); once cooled, each cake was cut into three 1cm layers (9 layers in total). The ingredient list I followed is also slightly different, see below.
**CAKE INGREDIENTS**
90g butter (melted)
90g vegetable oil
105g light brown sugar
165g granulated sugar
2 whole eggs
75g warm/room temp brewed coffee
1 tsp flaky sea salt
210g AP flour
50g cocoa powder
⅓ tsp baking soda
1½ tsp baking powder
210g sour cream
**BUTTERCREAM INGREDIENTS**
90g light brown sugar
300g heavy cream
300g dark chocolate
350g butter (softened)
60g cocoa powder
The recipe in her blog is less involved and probably just as good. A great option if you want to spend less time in the kitchen!
I’m watching this at 2 AM 😭 , that looks reaaaaaally delicious 🤤
Nahhh that cross section is a thing of beauty, great job 👏
The layers look perfect!!!
Great job
That precision!! Stunning
I need that in my life.
My god 🤤🤤🤤
I could die eating that cake ..mmmmmmm chocolate 😁🥰😋🥳🤩
That’s absolutely beautiful 😭❤️
Now I’m sad cause I can’t eat it 😂
Ima need to go have a cigarette after seeing that! Well done 👍
Those layers of frosting are so even, I am in awe of your skills! How long did it take to assemble, if you don’t mind answering?
I am begging you- send me a piece please. My life depends on it
Mmmm!
Your cake looks spectacular and delicious! You are really talented
That looks amazing.
I bet your feet hurt from standing for so long! I hope it was super delicious – it sure is beautiful!
How did it taste?
Please put that straight into my mouth. Fantastic job!
GORGEOUS! Wow, beautiful work, sincerely.
I don’t eat dairy anymore, but I would in this instance & wouldn’t think twice, or once.
Incredible. No notes.
This looks so amazing! You did so wonderfully on this!
That’s a beautiful thing
I hope you mean sit on the couch and eat cake! Well done!
I would demolish this 😍🤎
Absolutely gorgeous
The precision of your layers is outstanding. It may very well be one of the most impressive things I have ever seen! Bravo 👏 👏👏
I would pay for a flight to visit you just to have one bite. 👌
I got gifted Sift for Christmas, but I’m really intimidated by a lot of her recipes! How do you find the difficulty level of her recipes?
Amazing!!
This is beautiful!
Wooooow! Incredible. It looks gorgeous & decadent. Yum!
Wow. Did you have to keep chilling, then layer and frost, and repeat 17 times?
Time well spent. Bravo. 👏
amateur skills??? This looks better than a lot of professional cakes I’ve seen.
That is a beautiful beautiful cake!! 🍰 way to go!!
Absolute masterpiece!
It’s gorgeous and looks extremely yummy!
w o w 😋
This is outstanding. Both of those pictures need to be printed and framed by the way!!
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