Chocolate Dobash Cake Copycat
Created by dienia b on April 1, 2016
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 60m
- Recipe #23320
Ingredients
- FOR CAKE
- 3 large eggs (separated)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (white sugar)
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons oil (vegetable oil)
- 1 cup milk
- FOR FROSTING
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Step 2: Generously grease 2 - 8" round pans.
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Step 3: Gradually beat egg whites until frothy. Gradually slowly, add in 1/2 cup of sugar, continue beating until stiff.
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Step 4: In a mixing bowl; sift dry ingredients.
How to Make
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Step 5: Add oil and half of milk. Beat until well blended. Add remaining milk and egg yolks. Beat until smooth. Fold in stiff egg whites.
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Step 6: Divide batter into prepared pans.
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Step 7: Bake for 30-35 minutes.
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Step 8: Cool and slice each layer in half, horizontally, to make 4 layers.
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Step 9: Note: Optional to bake in a 9x13-inch baking pan.
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Step 10: Frost with Dobash frosting.
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FOR THE FROSTING
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Step 11: In a saucepan over medium heat; whisk together water, sugar, salt, butter and cocoa. Bring to a boil.
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Step 12: In a mixing bowl; combine cornstarch and water. Whisk into cocoa mixture; stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Stir in vanilla.
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Step 13: Pour frosting over cake while still hot; spread evenly with a spatula
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Note: Work quickly as frosting will set up as it cools