I would like to try the double choc layer cake from Epicurious but I would like ot know a little more about the texture and durability of it. Has anyone ever used it for stacked wedding cakes?
Also, I've heard some have a problem w/ it sinking. If anyone knows what I've gone through w/ sinking cakes lately, you could understand why I'll avoid it at all costs!
Does everyone cook it at such a low temp? 300 seems so low to me. Should I just trust the recipe?

Any info is greatly appreciated! Love you CCer's!!!

Anyone?

I stack that cake all the time with no problems. As a matter of fact, if you look at Nightmare cake in my gallery, three of the tiers are made of that cake. It is sooo delicious and moist! I did have a problem last time I made it with sticking and I realized after that I need to be extra generous when greasing the pan when I make this cake. Also, I do bake at 300 degrees and it turns out perfect. This is the best chocolate cake I've made and believe me, I've tried plenty.

Thanks! I didn't think anyone saw my post.

I was searching for something else and stumbled across it. I know how frustrating it can be when you're waiting for an answer that never comes. Good luck with your cake1

This is my number 1 chocolate cake...luv luv luv it! Yes, I stack it all the time with no problems. It's always moist and of course delicious! The only sinking problem I've had is when I didn't cook it all the way...It does take at least an hour to bake and more if it's larger. Be sure to put a flour nail in the center while baking! Good luck!

Do you guys use the ganache recipe with it too? Or can you suggest other frosting to use with this cake?

I haven't used ganache.

I've filled it with whipped ganache and frosted it with chocolate or vanilla IMBC. The texture is just like any other cake. It's not dense, it's more of a sponge cake.

Sounds really good! I think I'll try it out just for practice.

Which recipe is this one? Epicurious has many and I also need a chocolate cake recipe for a stacked graduation cake next Saturday.
Thanks Ahead
Dawn

It's http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE-LAYER-CAKE-101275

Yummymummy, yes I do bake it at 300deg. The batter will be runny but it will bake up just fine. While the cake has a sponge cake texture the flavor reminds me of a brownie.

You can fill or frost it with anything you want, afterall it is just cake. I've filled it with raspberry filling and frosted with chocolate IMBC and I've also filled it with oreo cookie filling (crushed oreos mixed into the IMBC)...yumm!!

I have been using the Hershey's chocolate cake recipe but this one sounds yummy. I am going to try it this weekend.

Thank you ladyonzlake

I tried the recipe this past weekend and it is excellent!