How to change a vanilla cake recipe to make a chocolate cake?
I've seen this question about how to alter a chocolate cake recipe to make a plain cake, my question is the other way around, how to alter a vanilla cake recipe to make a chocolate cake? I read in a website that replacing 1/2 cup of flour with cocoa powder would do, is that right? I'd like to know a formula to use for every recipe but in case that is not possible and depends on the recipe one is using, here is the recipe for my vanilla cake:
4 eggs
1 and 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup oil
1 cup buttermilk
2 and 1/2 cups flour
2 and 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla powder
Best Answer
I did this as an experiment last month, because I wanted a marble cake. The part that I wanted chocolate, I just swapped out a half-cup of the flour for cocoa. I should note, however, that while it tasted great, it made a denser, slightly drier cake than did the white cake batter. Next time, I plan to add a couple of teaspoons of grapeseed oil and some extra baking powder to counteract that problem.
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Can I add cocoa powder to my vanilla cake mix?
Yes you can use a white cake mix and make a chocolate cake. Add 1/4 cup of cocoa to the cake mix and add all other ingredients as directed. I have attached another way of getting a chocolate cake using baking chocolate. Either one will work great!How do I turn a yellow cake mix into chocolate?
Add 6 level tablespoons of Hershey's natural unsweetened cocoa powder. This step is very important. Whisk together ingredients and blend as well as you can. Be sure to break up any clumps.How do you change the flavor of vanilla cake mix?
Add a Few Fun Mix-Ins For vanilla or yellow cake mixes, try adding diced crystallized ginger, dried fruit, or fresh berries. For chocolate or vanilla cake mixes, try adding unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted chopped nuts, or chocolate chips.How do you make chocolate vanilla cake?
Make the cake: In a medium bowl stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the butter and the granulated and brown sugar and whisk to combine. Add the vanilla, yogurt and water and whisk to blend well.How To Convert Vanilla Cake Recipe To Chocolate
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Answer 2
Simply add 3 tablespoons of high quality cocoa powder and 100g of melted dark chocolate.
There is no need to subtract from the amount of flour.
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