Chocolate Fudge Birthday Cake With Chocolate Butter Cream Icing

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I am the designated birth cake baker for my family and some friends. For every birthday they know where the cake is coming from. Now a day all they do is give me a call to confirm the flavour and the colour. Now September and ocober are the months of birthdays in our family including mine and hubby’s. Even some close friends have birthdays in these months. So for the last couple of weeks I have been baking cakes one after another and trying to decorate with as little ingredients and equipments I have. Every time I do so I wish I was in US to lay my hands on all those cake decorating supplies to make perfect decadent cakes consistently. But that’s not possible so I try to make do with the fewer things from my pantry.

For my mom’s birthday I baked this chocolate fudge cake and decorated with chocolate butter cream icing. It was decadent in all its senses, undoubtedly the best cake I have ever tasted.Truly this is an recipe worth keeping. The cake was moist, lightly fudgy and very soft, almost to a melting in the mouth consistency. To intensify the chocolaty flavour they suggested adding some coffee granules which I always do, it deepns the flavour and gives it depth. 

The chocolate butter cream icing was my own recipe. I googled for a good butter cream recipe but shivered at the thought of using so much butter and sugar. So I planned my own recipe and it clicked. The butter cream was smooth like silk. It tasted awesome without being very rich. The only concern Ii had was I wanted a deeper colour, next time I am going to add more chocolate.

Before I get into the recipe let me share a few words on the decoration, though I have never shared any decorated cake on this space but that’s what I love to do in my spare time. I am a self tought decorator and give it a try on every opportunity. Below are some of the cakes that I decorated. This cake was the easiest to do. It was done within 15 minutes but placing those silver sugar beads were a pain. I need a good pair of tweezers asap.



Chocolate fudge Cake with chocolate butter cream icing.

 For the recipe please mail to ahomemakersdiary@yahoo.in. Thanks


Milk: 1tbsp


Assembling:
Once your cakes have cooled down slice each in two. If the middle of the cake has risen too much, chop of the top and level it.

Take one bottom layer and place it on a cake board. I generally place 4 thin strips of aluminum foil along the bottom edges of the cake. The foil catches all the fallen decorations and once am done I generally remove these strips to have my cake on a clean surface.

Take some icing on this layer (approx.1/2 cup) and spread it using a offset spatula. Make sure to level it properly. Place top layer on it and spread icing on this. Repeat with the other top layer and finally place one bottom layer upside down.

Now carefully cover all the sides and top with the icing.

Take the left over icing in a zip lock pouch. Snip a small hole and create any design of your choice.

Finally decorate with the silver beads.

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60 comments

  1. JulieSeptember 14, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Beautifully decorated and with perfection !!
    will try this soon.

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  2. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    wow Sayantani, that is mind-blowing. I don't need anything more, this decoration is just perfect for me. Love the layers of it :)

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  3. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Kya baat hae! the cake looks intricate, delicate and beautiful! Like a mehndi design - Love it dear!

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  4. SwathiSeptember 14, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Beautifully decorated delicious cake. You are a borne cake decorator.

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  5. PushpaSeptember 14, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Gorgeous cake looks sinfully delicious.

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  6. aipiSeptember 14, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    That's a stunnner!! Such professional n neat work dearie, impressed!!
    USMasala

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  7. lavina agarwalSeptember 14, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    this is soo beautiful and tempting...want to have it right now!

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  8. HymaSeptember 14, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    wow....this is truly fantastic! am at a loss of words..truly:-) I can never get myself to bake a cake...and to decorate it is a different story...!Great work Sayantani...!

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  9. Hamaree RasoiSeptember 14, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Fudge cake looks simply delicious and I am already drooling over here. What a grand way to Celebrate your Mom's birthday!

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  10. ArchanaSeptember 14, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    OMG, that cake looks awesome...And that icing is so pretty...I have never tried icing a cake...absoultely gorgeous looking cake !!

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  11. Anjali KoliSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Bow! Bow! You are always so good with crafts Sayantani! I have never tried decorating cakes it is just so intimidating!

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  12. Indian KhanaSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Looks so delicious ...n perfect....great yum

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  13. Gayathri NGSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Wow cake looks gorgeous and great decoration...

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  14. SajiSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Heaven!!! I'm craving for choco fudge now

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  15. TinaSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    wow...what a perfect and neat cake dear...beautiful design...yummy.

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  16. SarmisthaSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Sayantani dear you are simple great.churning out one mouth watering stuff one after another:)that cake looks abosolutely mouth watering , delicious, tempting, sinfull ...I am running out of words now :)Next time I make one I am adapting this recipies.The best thing about all your recipie is they are always made of ingredients easily found in the pantry , and the ultimate product(as all your pictures suggest) turns out to be 5 * resturant worthy:)

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  17. RadhikaSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I wish I had the courage to do layer cakes. Fantabulous. I'm going to order one too.

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  18. sangeetaSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Lovely cake Sayantani !!
    I like doing thin coating of icing and this mehendi cone style designs as this makes the frosting very light. Those silver beads look great :)

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  19. Vatsala.September 14, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Beautifully decorated cake, loved it.

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  20. VidhyaSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Beautiful cake.Loved the intricate designs.

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  21. Nandita SSSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    What a beautiful cake sayantani. Just iper fectto celebrate your mother's birthday :)

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  22. sinhaSeptember 15, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Making a cake is now easy task for many.But decorating a cake is a hard task and I think can only be done if u have love for ur work. This is mind blowing and exquisitically decorated

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  23. UnknownSeptember 15, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Amazing delicious cake....Well decorated cake........

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  24. SharmilaSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    I echo Sharmistha ... ki korcho bolo toh?! Ektar por ekta oshadharon shob jinish post korcho! Ebaar kintu Kolkata chere ekhane eshe thako ... ami o ektu tomar haater ranna payi. Ki shundor hoyeche dekhte cake ta! Beautiful! :-)

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  25. alpanaSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    This looks like a piece of art dear.......V V professional. I would like to put it in my display cabinet. Keep it up Girl.

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  26. Priya SureshSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Wow seriously cant take my eyes from ur clicks, beautiful frosting..Welldone..

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  27. Jeyashris KitchenSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    professionally made cake. drooling

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  28. divyaSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Wow cake looks gorgeous and great decoration...

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  29. Suja ManojSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Looks irresistible..gorgeous cake dear..beautiful

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  30. ArchanaSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Wow! this is for teh want of a better word. It looks absolutely delicious. Amazing. I will not be able to make anything like this but I am bookmarking this recipe for the icing and cake.

    Do check out my event and send me your entries.

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  31. niveSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    simply wow...will try this recipe ..

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  32. NehaSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    This cake looks absolutely gorgeous...Love the decoration...

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  33. DivyaSeptember 15, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Gorgeous cake! Well done!

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  34. VijithaSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Wow, brilliant looking cake. Superb job girlie!!! Can I have a slice?

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  35. kankanaSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    you self taught yourself to decorate cake that way!! u rock my friend. I like decorated cake and wish someday i can do that too but somehow i don't enjoy frosting in a cake.. i like it just plan :)

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  36. Deeba PABSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    That is a stunning cake Sayantini, very nice! Re the Red chili sauce. Hv fixed the problem, and you can see it here -
    http://www.passionateaboutbaking.com/2011/03/cooking-sriracha-style-sweet-red-chili-dipping-sauce-some-like-it-hot.html

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  37. soujanyaSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Gorgeous...love the decoration....layers...perfect...
    drooling...

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  38. Bong MomSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Wow, darun dekhte hoyeche, khete to aboshyo i yummy. Ami ekdom bhalo bake korte pari na. Tomar design/decoration osadharon hoyeche. Tumi Kolkatay baked goods er dokan khule felo, next year gelei order debo :)

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  39. Vikis KitchenSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    That's so sweet of u to make cakes for your friends too....believe me....your cakes look so beautiful than any professional's.

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  40. cookingvarietiesSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    hi sayantani,
    happy birthday to meee
    beautiful and delicious looking birthday cake here, very suitable for birthdays..thanks for the idea ya

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  41. Padhu SankarSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Wow I liked the last picture very much .Beautifully decorated with what ingredients available in India.
    Cake looks so tempting .

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  42. themustardseedSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Wow that is so impressive! Love the the decoration ..done so professionally! Great job there!! Wish I could dig into that cake right now!

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  43. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)September 18, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Wow! The cake looks simply delicious!
    Very beautifully decorated too:)

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  44. NithuSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Artistic and wonderful looking cake.

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  45. My Kitchen AnticsSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    that looks gorgeous..intricate work

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  46. Reshmi MaheshSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Wow....so beautiful and perfect...
    I have shared few awards...pls come and collect it from my space..:)

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  47. Sanjeeta kkSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    What a lovely frosting, Sayantini...the cake must have been a winner!

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  48. chaitrali pathakSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    minddddddd blowingggg....very well decorated .....fabulous

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  49. KalyaniSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    simply mind blowing !! first time here, and loved your post and happy to follow you !

    Cheers
    Kalyani
    Join me in a 100-day Global Food Festival here

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  50. Jayanthy KumaranSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    love ur creativity dear...absolutely divine cake..:)
    Tasty Appetite

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  51. Dr Sonia S VSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Wow what a beauty. The swirls have come out so well!
    Thank You for dropping by my blog

    Cheers
    Sonia
    http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

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  52. ManasviSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Looks awesome! Quick question: where did you get an offset spatula from in Calcutta? I have been looking for it, but nobody seems to have it! Any help would be hugely aprpeciated!

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  53. Sayantani Mahapatra MudiSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    @Masvi, check out this post. all informations related to baking supplies in Kolkata has been updated there.
    http://ahomemakersdiary.blogspot.com/search/label/Baking%20Supplies%20n%20Kolkata

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  54. La @ FoodSliceOctober 7, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Awesome cake! The decoration is more detailed than i have seen on my nephew's birthday cake ordered from a nearby bakery. And you have a very steady hand. Simply fantastic.

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  55. Top Cuisine avec LaviNovember 21, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Amazing decorated! This cake is perfect! You have talent!

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  56. AmilaDecember 9, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    wow!!stunning cake!!beautiful & design is matching with the colour of chocolate.And it looks tasty & spongy too.
    Thanks a lot for linking with my event Decorating Challenge-Buttercream Icing
    & waiting your participation whereever possible as this event is planning to continue each month...

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  57. ChanduDecember 9, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I'm sure that you've noticed that beautifully decorated cakes serve as the centerpiece for almost every major event in our lives chocolate cake recipes

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  58. Deep Krishna DubaiDecember 12, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Very much professional..have Book marked your page..Thanxs 4 the recipe!

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  59. AshmitaJuly 20, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Cake decoration involves a lot of patience which I lack miserably. But hats off to you, your cakes give me inspiration each time to try my hand in decorating.

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  60. ShellaJuly 30, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    Am inspired to the core, but I know I don't have the patience, not even a least bit. You ar creative and it can be seen in your decoration of the cake!! Kudos to you, and I even loooovvvveeeddd your birthday cake. It is something my daughter would love since she loves animals!!

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