How Much Icing to Use on a Chocolate Cake in a Fluted Pan?

[nancycookspc]

Please- I always did the DCB- But I am mad at it now....
So I will use the fluted pan that everyone can have

Help-

Choc cake in oiled pan- icing on top- HOW MUCH???

whole can or 1/2 can????

Please advise I have a show tomorrow night thanks!

 

[tinaglotzbach]

I make the quick Pumpkin Spice Cake VARIATION CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE in the All The Best cookbook pg. 123 in the fluted pan it is very good but last night I made it @ a show, she had a very small microwave 700 watt and it didn't turn out 1st time ussally works like a charm people love it .

 

[Sheila]

The Chocolate Velvet Cake with Strawberries is super yummy!

Or you can do the "quick" version ... Devils's food cake mix (prepared as directed on the box), pour it in the oiled pan & cook in the microwave until done (toothpick comes out clean). Invert on serving platter (large round platter if you have it, as the icing might run off the Cake Pedestal) and let it sit for 10 min's. Gently lift off the stone. Remove ALL of the foil from the top of a can of chocolate HOMESTYLE icing (don't get the whipped or the other one that's a medium consistency ... you want the thicker consistency). Melt in microwave until it's easy to pour. Dip strawberries & lay around edge. Drizzle melted icing from inside of cake to outside of the cake, allowing it to go almost to the serving platter before you go back to the top. Don't let the icing fill the center. You want it to come over that edge a bit, but not all the way down the hole. Once you've emptied that tub of icing, you can use the egg slicer to fill the center with strawberry slices. DONE! Sometimes (after removing the stone) I'll still melt the strawberry jam & do the exterior coating for the glazed look, other times I'm lazy. For bake sales, it's a quicker verision & you can get a nice price for it!

 

[LeslieSGI]

Please- I always did the DCB- But I am mad at it now....
So I will use the fluted pan that everyone can have

Help-

Choc cake in oiled pan- icing on top- HOW MUCH???

whole can or 1/2 can????

Please advise I have a show tomorrow night thanks!

I personally use only half the can; I use small PC scoop and plop the icing blobs all around on top of the batter pretty evenly spaced from the pan edges. Hope that makes sense. I also have added about 4 small scoops of peanut butter in addition to the half a can of chocolate frosting. The key to a good result is a decently powered rotating turntable microwave.​

 

[Staci]

Hi there! I completely understand your frustration with the Deep Covered Baker and I'm glad you've found a solution with the fluted pan. As for the chocolate cake, I would recommend using the whole can of icing for a richer and more indulgent flavor. However, if you prefer a lighter icing, you can use half of the can. It ultimately depends on your personal preference. I hope this helps and good luck with your show tomorrow night! Happy cooking!