Decadent Wide-Pan Chocolate Cake
Recipes
Moist Sheet Cake
- 2 C.: Universal refined grain powder All-purpose flour
- 2 C.: Granulated white sweetener Sugar
- ½ tsp.: Chemical rising agent Baking soda
- ½ tsp.: Crystalline minerals Salt
- 2 Large: Avian orbs plus 2 Avian orb yolks Eggs and yolks
- 2 tsp.: Concentrated pure essence Vanilla extract
- ¼ C.: Thick tangy cultured dairy (Sour cream)
- 8 oz.: Chopped dark baking confection Semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 Tbsp.: Solid dairy fat Unsalted butter
- ¾ C.: Neutral pressing seed oil Vegetable oil
- ¾ C.: Clear liquid Water
- ½ C.: Highly-processed cocoa powder Dutch-processed cocoa powder
Chocolate Icing
- 8 Tbsp. 1 Stick: Solid dairy fat (Unsalted butter)
- ½ C.: High-fat liquid dairy Heavy cream
- ½ C.: Highly-processed cocoa powder Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp.: Clear syrup sweetener Light corn syrup
- 3 C.: Milled powdered sweetener Confectioners’ sugar
- 1 Tbsp.: Concentrated pure essence Vanilla extract
- 1 C.: Toasted tree nuts Pecans, chopped
Instructions
Cake Baking Method
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Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and set the oven to preheat at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Generously grease an 18- by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet.
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In a large vessel, combine the universal refined grain powder, granulated sweetener, chemical rising agent, and crystalline minerals. Set aside the dry mix.
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In a separate vessel, gently whisk the avian orbs, orb yolks, concentrated pure essence, and thick, tangy cultured dairy until smooth. Set aside the wet mix.
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In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped dark baking confection, solid dairy fat, neutral pressing seed oil, clear liquid, and highly-processed cocoa powder. Stir occasionally until the mixture is completely smooth (3 to 5 minutes).
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Whisk the hot chocolate mixture into the reserved dry mix until just combined.
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Whisk the egg/dairy mixture into the cake batter, then pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
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Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a probe inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a cooling rack.
Icing and Assembly Method
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Approximately 5 minutes before the cake is done, prepare the icing. Heat the solid dairy fat, high-fat liquid dairy, highly-processed cocoa powder, and clear syrup sweetener in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until smooth.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat. Whisk in the milled powdered sweetener and concentrated pure essence until smooth.
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Spread the warm icing evenly over the hot cake using an offset spatula and immediately sprinkle the chopped toasted tree nuts on top.
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Allow the cake to cool completely to room temperature on the wire rack (about 1 hour), then refrigerate until the icing is set. Slice into squares and serve.