It was my brother-in-law and mum's birthdays at the weekend so I made them a joint birthday cake as a surprise for after Sunday dinner. I wanted to try a new recipe and I don't have a no fail favourite chocolate cake recipe so I decided to try the chocolate layer cake from the Primrose Bakery. It was AMAZING.
It was a lot of work as you have to melt chocolate and also whip up egg whites seperately, but I think that this gives the cake a really light but chocolatey taste. The icing is equally amazing. I think I will try making this a few more times to really perfect it. I have just had a piece tonight that was leftover from when I made it on Sunday and it was AMAZING. I warmed it up slightly in the microwave to make the frosting go all lovely and gooey but even when I was cutting it it still felt so moist.
You can find the recipe in Cupcakes from the Primrose Bakery here, or why not try your local library? (My library has a copy so it's worth checking out yours too)
YUM that looks amazing!! I love chocolate cake. Hmmm I was just thinking about making one too...thanks for the inspiration! ;)
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Ooh that looks gooey and delicious! I'm trying to give up chocolate for Lent - not that I'm religious, just for a challenge - but now I have an urge to bake a chocolate cake. It's only day 2!
ReplyDeleteI tend not to bake chocolate cakes too often, probably because I make them all the time at work, but this one looks great. I love that thick layer of icing on top! I don't have the Primrose Bakery book yet so this is really tempting me now!
ReplyDeleteI made that last year it was SO GOOD. Must make it again, it's amazing with whipped cream!
ReplyDeleteLooks so good! Trying not to drool on my keyboard. ;)
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious! My go-to chocolate cake recipe is Nigella's coca cola one but I'm tempted to try this one now.
ReplyDeleteMm, this post is just delicious! I'm feeling a bit peckish now! x
ReplyDeleteOh how divine! I have the exact same book- although all the Primrose cupcake recipes I've tried so far have failed so I stopped using it. Might have to give the chocolate cake a go now!
ReplyDeleteI need this cake in my life. I've seen this book so I will totally have to note it down for future purchasing!
ReplyDeleteOh god I could eat that whole thing for my breakfast right now!
ReplyDeleteYou really inspire me to bake something Helen - your food always looks so yummy! I am toying with the idea of baking cupcakes this weekend. I haven't baked anything since I was a child!
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Oh, this looks delicious! I'll definitely have a look at my library for a copy of this book, thanks for the tip :)
ReplyDeleteMy local library has a copy too but it is in my house! not sure why because I'm on a diet but itis still nice to look at the pretty cakes :) I'm all about Welsh cakes at the moment mmmm x
ReplyDeleteOh they look delicious, haven't baked for so long! Love your blog by the way, I'm a new reader!
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This looks amazing! Believe it or not I've never actually made a big chocolate cake like this!
ReplyDeleteI'm heading to my local library this weekend, I hope they have this!
ReplyDeletethis looks delish! seriously need to learn how to bake..or even cook haha. x
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy! And it so doesn't help that I have given up chocolate for lent....
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That cake looks amazing! And your description is making my mouth water!
ReplyDeleteHelen, you are killing me! This looks amazing!
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This cake looks amazing! Love how think the icing is :) I've looked at that book before, it looks really good. I would be far too tempted to make loads of cupcakes though!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious - I have so many chocolate cake recipes but I like to try new ones and, like you, often pop a slice in the microwave just to make top melt !
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