Chocolate Dobash Cake Recipe (2024)

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Chocolate Dobash Cake

From annieamie 14 years ago

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  • 30 minutes to make
  • Serves 8

Here's an oldie but a goodie! What's better than an old fashioned Dobash Cake slathered in chocolate? Calling all Chocoholics out there!

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    • 3 eggs, separated
    • 1-1/2 cups sugar
    • 1-1/2 cups cake flour
    • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
    • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
    • 1 cup milk
    • » Frosting:
    • 1-1/2 cups water
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
    • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
    • 1/3 cup cornstarch
    • 1/2 cup water

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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs, separated shopping list
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar shopping list
  • 1-1/2 cups cake flour shopping list
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda shopping list
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt shopping list
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder shopping list
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil shopping list
  • 1 cup milk shopping list
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  • 1-1/2 cups water shopping list
  • 1 cup sugar shopping list
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt shopping list
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine shopping list
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder shopping list
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch shopping list
  • 1/2 cup water shopping list

How to make it

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour 2 8-inch pans.
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  • Beat egg whites until frothy and gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar until stiff.
  • Sift together remaining 1 cup sugar, flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa.
  • Make a well in center; add oil and half of milk.
  • Beat until well-blended at medium speed.
  • Add remaining milk and egg yolks and beat until smooth.
  • Fold mixture into egg whites.
  • Pour batter into pans and bake 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool, then slice each layer in half to make 4 layers.
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  • To prepare frosting:
  • Combine water, sugar, salt and butter in saucepan and bring to boil. Combine cocoa, cornstarch and water; add to boiling mixture and return to boil.
  • Cool completely.
  • Frost between cooled layers, sides and top.
  • Enjoy!
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  • annieamie 11 years ago

    Sorry for taking so long to find your comment. I use regular white granulated sugar in this frosting and for the cake batter. You are going to cooking the sugar mixture for the frosting so please use the granulated sugar.
    Thank you for trying the recipe.

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  • zrelova 11 years ago

    I've been wanting to make this yummy cake for the longest time. Thanks for posting the recipe! My one question is what kind of sugar did you use? Was it confectioner's sugar or regular granulated sugar? Thanks again.

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  • valinkenmore ate it and said...

    Wonderful post!

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    " It was excellent "

    taylorsue82 ate it and said...

    Glad I'm not the only one wondering what a dobash is, but looks n sounds very good.

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    " It was excellent "

    californiacook ate it and said...

    Same here. Looks delish!

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    " It was excellent "

    jett2whit ate it and said...

    I've never heard of Dobash......sounds interesting :)

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Reviewed by 5 people

  • I've never heard of Dobash......sounds interesting :)

    jett2whit in Union City loved it

  • Same here. Looks delish!

    californiacook in loved it

  • Glad I'm not the only one wondering what a dobash is, but looks n sounds very good.

    taylorsue82 in Wapakoneta loved it

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Chocolate Dobash Cake Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is Dobash filling made of? ›

In addition, Dobash has very few layers, typically under three layers instead of seven. Many home recipes use devil's food cake, instant pudding, and lemon-lime soda in the cake mix, while the frosting is a cornstarch based pudding using cocoa powder.

Does dobash cake need to be refrigerated? ›

It is then iced in chocolate buttercream and finished with a homemade poured fudge icing. This New Orleans staple does require refrigeration but may be pulled from refrigeration allowing it to drop to room temperature a few hours before serving.

What is a secret ingredient for cakes? ›

Mayonnaise: The Hidden Gem in Cake Recipes

Made up of eggs and oil, mayonnaise acts as an emulsifier, adding creaminess and moisture to your cake. This unexpected addition can take your cake recipes to a whole new level. To incorporate mayonnaise into your cake batter, simply add a couple of tablespoons to the mix.

What is the history of Dobash cake in Hawaii? ›

The cake originated in Hungary but was said to have been adapted by Robert Taira, the owner of King's Hawaiian. Surprisingly not overly sweet, Dobash is dark and chocolately and now Dobash has become a favorite in all local island bakeries.

Why is it called dobash cake? ›

Dobos torte (Hungarian: Dobos torta [ˈdoboʃ ˈtortɒ]), also known as Dobosh, is a Hungarian sponge cake layered with chocolate buttercream and topped with caramel. The layered pastry is named after its inventor, Hungarian chef József C. Dobos, a delicatessen owner in Budapest.

How do you pronounce dobash cake? ›

Doberge cake (often pronounced "doh-bash") is a layered dessert originating in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., adapted by local baker Beulah Ledner from the Hungarian Dobos torte. Still popular in the area, the cake is made of multiple thin layers of cake alternating with dessert pudding.

What is the main ingredient that makes a cake moist? ›

One common ingredient swap that is known to help make cakes remarkably moist is using milk instead of water. Try switching out any water in your recipe for full-fat milk or buttermilk for a moist, decadent texture. Another ingredient that can enhance the moisture of your cake is mayonnaise.

What makes a cake not to be fluffy? ›

Room Temperature Butter / Don't Over-Cream

Most cakes begin with creaming butter and sugar together. Butter is capable of holding air and the creaming process is when butter traps that air. While baking, that trapped air expands and produces a fluffy cake. No properly creamed butter = no air = no fluffiness.

Which 2 ingredients help the cake to rise? ›

Firstly, you need to mix your baking powder/bicarbonate of soda through your flour before you add this to the mixture. These two ingredients are the most common raising agents in baking, so I've focused on them here (also make sure they are in date!).

What do Dobash and Dobash say? ›

Dobash and Dobash found that violent incidents could be set off by what a husband saw as a challenge to his authority, such as his wife asking why he was late home for a meal. They argue that marriage legitimates violence against women by conferring power and authority on husbands and dependency on wives.

What is the most popular cake in Hawaii? ›

Haupia Cake

Haupia is a Hawaiian sweet traditionally made of coconut milk and pia (arrowroot starch, though most places now use cornstarch).

What is Dobash and Dobash 1979 about? ›

Dobash and Dobash (1979) have argued that patriarchy produces gender inequality in marriage and the family setting, and patriarchal norms are often linked to wife assault, and wife beating, which can be viewed as one form of men's exercise of control over women.

What is cake soak made of? ›

Cake soaks can span a variety of liquids. One common choice is simple syrup, a mixture of equal parts (by volume) granulated sugar and water that's heated until the sugar dissolves. Simple syrups are a handy choice because they can easily be infused with a variety of flavors to complement the profile of your cake.

What is dacquoise made of? ›

Dacquoise is a French gâteau (cake) consisting of layers of buttercream or whipped cream sandwiched between disks of hazelnut, almond, or pistachio meringue. Common additions to this dessert include dark chocolate ganache, praline, and cooked or raw fruit.

What is Joconde made of? ›

A joconde sponge is a decorative almond-flavored sponge cake made in layers. Opéra gâteau is an elaborate version of it, here made with kirsch syrup and a chocolate ganache. Equipment and preparation: You will need a 33x23cm/13x9in Swiss roll tin and a free-standing food mixer.

What is trench cake made of? ›

1916 Scottish Wartime Trench Cake

Rub the flour and butter together in a large bowl. Pour the milk, vinegar and baking powder into a small jug and blend through. Add the currants, cocoa and light brown sugar to the flour mixture and mix through. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and beat through well.

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