Yesterday I attempted to bake Ina's Beatty's Chocolate Cake. Now I'm not sure what went wrong. I don't think it was necessarily the altitude. My theory is that I need bigger cake pans...that is, taller ones. This is the second time I've made one of her cake recipes where the batter poured over the sides. Initially, I was concerned because the batter seemed really runny. I called Robin, fellow Ina-adorer, and she couldn't remember if the batter was runny, but she said she had trouble with the baked cake sticking. Which Robin, you'll know you're in good company because mine stuck too...even with parchment paper.
So what did I do to salvage the cake. It still tastes delicious, it is just not cake-able. So I made chocolate pudding parfaits, which are normally made with chocolate graham cracker crumbs. Not quite as exciting as a gorgeous chocolate cake, but oh well.
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Hil, I made that cake a few month's ago and had no problems. My recommendation is to persevere and try again (and again). At least the results will always be tasty even if they’re not pretty!
You know, in general, I have had more success with Ina's non-dessert recipes. I think her instincts
whoops...it cut me off...anyway, I think her instincts are better for non-desserts. However, I have a great chocolate cake recipe that I'll email you....
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