Dobash Cake Recipe
In this blog, I will share with you the dobash cake recipe that is extremely delicious.
Ingredients
For The Cake:
- 3 large eggs separated
- 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
- 1 1⁄2 cups cake flour
- 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup milk
For The Frosting:
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 cup butter
- 1⁄2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1⁄2 cup cornstarch
- 1⁄2 cup water
Instructions
For The Cake:
- To begin, preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare two 8-inch round pans by lining them with parchment or waxed paper.
- Next, beat the egg whites until frothy and gradually beat in 1/2 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Sift the dry ingredients together and create a well in the flour mixture.
- Add the vegetable oil and half of the milk, and beat the mixture until well blended at medium speed.
- Then, add the remaining milk and egg yolks and beat until smooth.
- Fold in the beaten egg whites and pour the batter into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes until done, and cool the cakes before slicing each layer in half horizontally to create four layers.
- Finally, frost the layers with Dobash frosting.
For The Frosting:
- combine the first four ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Sift the cocoa and cornstarch together to remove any lumps, and combine them with the remaining 1/2 cup of water.
- Add the mixture to the boiling mixture, bring it to a boil again, and cool it slightly before frosting.
- Be careful not to let it cool too much, or it will set in the pot.
- This frosting is known for its smooth texture, and once it sets, it cannot be easily damaged.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs to ensure they whip up properly and create the desired texture for the cake.
- Sifting the dry ingredients together is important to prevent lumps and ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Folding in the beaten egg whites gently is crucial to keep the air in the batter, resulting in a light and fluffy cake.
- Let the cake layers cool completely before slicing them to avoid crumbling or breaking.
- When making the frosting, make sure to sift the cocoa and cornstarch together to avoid lumps.
- Be careful not to let the frosting cool too much before spreading it on the cake, or it will set and become difficult to work with.
- You can add flavorings such as vanilla extract or coffee to the frosting to personalize the taste.
- Decorating the cake with additional toppings like fresh fruit or whipped cream can enhance its appearance and taste.
- Store the finished cake in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap or a cake dome, to keep it fresh.