Thursday, May 6, 2010

Celebrating 30 years of togetherness !!!!!

Dear All,

Eggless Chocolate Cake,Eggless Baking,Vanilla Buttercream Icing

Today is my parent's 30th wedding anniversary. To celebrate I made Eggless Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Icing. Here's wishing my parents a very Happy 30th Wedding Anniversary and wish for another 30 to come :))

Making eggless cakes is always a challenge and since my mom doesn't eat eggs I had no choice but to make an eggless cake. The first recipe that i ever tried for eggless cake was with condensed milk and I was very happy with the outcome only that the cake isn't as soft and spongy as the cake with eggs. But there are ways to achieve a softer and spongier cake. The recipe used for this cake is perfect when you will be frosting and icing a cake. It uses Coke or Thunps Ups instead of milk and thats the secret ingredient. Somebody told me that aerated water reacts with the baking soda or baking powder to produces a softer and spongier cake. If you are making plain vanilla then use Sprite or Plain Soda water and for chocolate use Coke or Thumps Up. So without any further delay lets directly go to the recipe.


Eggless Chocolate Cake,Eggless Baking,Vanilla Buttercream Icing

Eggless Chocolate Cake
Recipe below makes one 6 inch round cake
Ingredients:-
1/4 cup ie 60 gms unsalted butter at room temperature
1/2 tin sweetened condensed milk ie 200 gms
1 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tbsp coco powder
1 tsp vanilla essence
2 to 3 tbsp of coke or thumps up

Procedure:-

  • Sieve the flour, baking powder, baking soda and coco powder together and keep it aside.
  • Grease and flour a round 6inch cake tin. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C.
  • Beat together unsalted butter and condensed milk, until light and creamy.
  • Add in the flour + coco powder mixture in 3 additions, beating well each time. In between the flour additions, add thumps up or coke little by little and beat well after each addition.
  • Finally add in the vanilla essence and mix.
  • Pour the batter in the cake pan and cake for 25 to 30 mins. Mine was done under 30 mins.
  • Check by inserting a tooth pick, if it comes out clean, the cake is done. Remove the cake from oven and cool is completely before proceeding.
  • Once cooled, depending upon your requirement slice the cake into 2 or 3 layers. For this cake sliced my cake in 2 layers.

Recipe for Buttercream Icing:-
1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature, about 225 gms
4 cups sifted icing sugar , approx 460 gms
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 to 2 tsp milk, if required
Food colors as required.

Procedure:-
  • Beat butter and essence together until light and creamy.
  • Add one cup sifted icing sugar at a time and beat well after each addition
  • If making roses, make sure your consistency is stiff, add a tsp of milk or more for medium consistency icing.

Frost and fill the cake with buttercream and chill for about half an hour in the fridge before proceeding with the decorations. IMP TIP: Once the cake is chilled and the cream is firm to touch, take a butter paper or parchment paper and lightly press on the cake, very very gently, if the icing is firm enough it will not stick to the paper. This method helps to achieve a smooth finish on the cake surface which is always a very difficult job. Decorate the cake as required. I have made cornelli borders around the sides of the cakes and sweet peas on top. The color combination used is perfect for cooling in summers!

I hope you enjoyed this post, and I hope my parents love the cake too as its a surprise for them..Shssssssssss..dont tell them!!!

Love

87 comments:

  1. Many Many Happy Returns of the day to your parents.
    The cake looks awesome.

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  2. Hi Parita, the cake looks beautiful dear. I am sure ur parents will love it. Many congrats to them.

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  3. Lovely cake... Congrats to your parents...

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  4. Many congrats to them and many more to come. The cake looks yummy parita! I love the icing work!

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  5. Happy wedding anniversary to ur parents..Looks fantastic and love the buttercream frosting..

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  6. Wow! This is a really great cake! Love the decoration! Happy Anniversary to your parents!

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  7. Congratulations to your parents, many happy returns of the day and loads of happiness. Lovely cake for your mom. Enjoy!:)

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  8. Happy 30th Anniversary to your parents. I'm sure your paretns will love this beautiful cake.

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  9. Congratulations to your parents.The cake looks fantastic.

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  10. Congrats to your parents, cake looks awesomea dn a perfect way to celebrate it! adding coke is new to me :)

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  11. Decadent cake to celebrate the special occasion.Heartiest wedding anniversary wishes to your parents parita!

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  12. REally a beautiful cake and congragulations to your parents.
    My inlaws will be celebrating their 54 wedding anniversary this saturday.

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  13. A very beautiful cake!
    Happy Anniversary to your parents!

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  14. Lovely cake dear.. Happy anniversary to your parents.

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  15. A very Happy & blessed anniversary to your parents..many many more to come...

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  16. Perfect way to celebrate ur parents wedding day with ur lovely cake...!

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  17. Wishing ur parents a very happy wedding day .The cake. looks divine.Thanks for sharing the tips.Would love to try this eggless cake

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  18. Wishing your parents a happy wedding anniversary.

    Cake looks so yummy.. that to eggless..comeout so good..:)

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  19. Wishing your parents a very happy anniversary!!!

    Great job with the cake...looks yummy and spongy!!!

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  20. Wishing your parents a very Happy Wedding Anniversary Parita :) cake looks so pretty dear...your parents must be very proud and happy :)

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  21. Wish your parents a very very Happy Wedding Anniversary Parita!!!.. Cake looks awesome with beautiful icing in it.. sure its wonderful surprise for them.. U all have wonderful day !!!

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  22. Such a pretty cake!! MAny happy returns of the day to your parents!!

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  23. Happy Wedding Anniversary to your parents.Wow what a delicious cake for this occasion..Yummy cake ..Nice decoration..

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  24. Nice cake. Your sweet peas look cute. Congratulations to your parents.

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  25. convey our wishes to ur parents.....delicious cake

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  26. Hearty congrats to you parents! Cake looks awesome...gr8 job.

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  27. Are'nt you a darling to make a cake for your parents anniversary. I am sure they must be very moved and elated.

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  28. Happy Marriage Anniversary to your parents....The cake looks awesome....loved the design..adding coke is totally new to me...and love ur cake decorations tip..that is so helpful...

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  29. lovely cake..love the colour combination

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  30. my heartiest wishes to ur parents.. cake looks gr8.. i also make cakes with aerated drinks..i works gr8/..

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  31. Wishing your parents a very happy wedding day.. and the cake looks absolutely gorgeous :)

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  32. cake looks so perfect and delicious ..congratulations to your parents for their wonderful journey so far :)..I am sure you have made their anniversary day special with this cake.
    hugs and smiles

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  33. Happy anniversary to your parents. Cake looks really good.

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  34. Wish your parents many more happy and healthy years like this. perfect cake for the special occation looks so beautiful.. such a sweet doughter you are....

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  35. Many many happy returns of the day to your parents !! :-) Enjoy ur day !! :-)

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  36. Lovely cake for a wonderful couple, I am sure!! Best to you all!!

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  37. Happy wedding day Aunty and Uncle. :)

    The cake looks Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Parita.. Its awesome and I love the colors :)

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  38. your cake is perfect n inviting. Loved it. Beautiful click dear.

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  39. A gorgeous cake and happy anniversary to your parents!

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  40. a happy wedding day to ur parents and the cake looks lovely and cute.

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  41. Many wishes for ur parents great annniversary!!...the cake looks awesome.....loved the colors....btw, what kind of food colours do u use and where do u buy them from?

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  42. Wow...happy anniversary to your parents. That's wonderful that they've been together for so long. A well deserved cake for them. :)

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  43. Happy anniversary to your parents.The cake looks wonderful and beautifully decorated.

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  44. 30 years!! That is amazing! Happy anniversary to your parents! The cake looks beautiful too!

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  45. happy anniversary to ur parents. cake is fantastic.apt for the occasion

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  46. happy anniversary to your parents, Parita!

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  47. cake looks preety good,..even my mother doesnt eat egg,..;-)thanks for the soda tip..

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  48. Thanks for the recipe and important tips! It will be useful for novice bakers like me :)
    Congrats to you mom and dad!

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  49. Happy Anniversary to ur parents :).... n cake luks super perfect... i just saw the tip of adding coke in vah chef day befor nd u used it awesome :) now must giv a try

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  50. Dear parita
    Congratulations to your parents and many happy returns of the day for them, you and all family members.
    How are you? I am just back from Milan..Paid a short visit to Zurich thats all..will be there hopefully again in August and see swiss country side.
    Cake is awesome
    Have a nice weekend ahead

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  51. congrats to your parents..the cake is awesome..

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  52. Congratulations to your parents on their anniversary !! cake looks wonderful

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  53. What a sweet post! A huge congratulations to your parents! Your cake is really beautiful, Parita!

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  54. hey i have heard that Thunps Up and coke work fantastic. nice to see that recipe here. coz i havent tried it yet. ur cake is so beautifully frosted. nice and drool-y!

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  55. Happy wedding anniversary to your parents parita,hope they loved your cake and enjoyed their day...

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  56. Congratulations to your parents!! I've always had problems with making eggles cakes too! And it seems those Wilton classes have paid off. Great job :)

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  57. wish your parents a very Happy Anniversary Pari. May
    God bless them with many more such wonderful years of togetherness. the cake is absolutely adorable. love the colour and the decoration.

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  58. Wish your parents a very Happy Anniversary Parita! They will definitely love the cake! Its a beautiful surprise

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  59. wow cake looks delicious & beautiful ......

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  60. Happy Happy Anniversary to your Parents Parita!! and wish them many many more to come.

    That is one gorgeous cake. I have never used condensed milk in baking a cake. Will have to give it a try.

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  61. wishes to your parents .. the cake looks gorgeous .. Am speechless

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  62. best wishes 2 ur parents and the cake looks fabulous..

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  63. great i love this cake
    my wishes to your parents

    enjoy

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  64. happy wedding anniversary to ur parents...that cake looks so rich n delicious...YUM!

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  65. Happy anniversary to your parents !!! such a wonderful cake

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  66. Happy belated anniversary wishes for your parents. You made such a beautiful cake. My 30th wedding anninersary is coming up soon :)

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  67. Hey Happy Anniversary to your parents :))

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  68. That is such a beautiful cake Parita...and the decoration..brilliant..im sure it tasted yumm as well...

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  69. Happy Anniversary to your parents ... what a way to celebrate it with this cake :) Looks yummy

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  70. Many more happy returns of the day to your parents! I am looking forward to my 28th wedding anniversary...
    how sweet of you to make such a lovely cake for them!

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  71. Lovely cake paritha, your parents must have enjoyed it!!, Let God bless them with many more years to come by with health and longetivity!!,and the decoration is cute too!! lovely click..

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  72. That's a wonderful gesture from you! Congratulations to your parents!

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  73. Congratulations to your parents,belated ofcourse that is if you did not receive the FB comments:D
    The cake is amazing!

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  74. Happy 30th anniversary to your parents...lovely and attractive cake!

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  75. Wishes for your parents. The cake is beautiful.

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  76. Congrats and Happy 30th Anniversary to your parents! A beautiful cake!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  77. Happy 30th Anniversary to your parents. That was really sweet of you to make an egg less cake keeping your Mom's taste bud in mind. Very beautiful cake. I have never used condensed milk in baking cakes, so this is new to me. Nice click.
    Thanks a ton for visiting my blog and leaving nice comment. You have a wonderful space here. Glad to follow you. Keep in touch and try to visit me again.

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  78. Wishing your parents a belated anniversary. The cake looks delicious and perfect for the occasion.

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  79. Firstly congratulations to ur parents on their 30th wedding anniversary....

    secondly Thank u for dropping in ur comment....i just went thru ur blog..got fascinated to the cakes and decorations :)...would like to try some interesting stuff like this now :)
    thank u!!!!

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  80. hey thanku for dropping by and for a nice comment....you have such a nice blog...the cakes are really yummy too...i love cakes...and what a great presentation...

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  81. Your cake is beautiful. That is so nice you made such a wonderful cake for your parents. Happy Anniversary to them!

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  82. Wow, tats a wonderful cake..beautifully decorated.. thnx for the recipe & tips..HAve bookmarked..i'll surely try this cake with icing very soon and letu know parita :)

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  83. Belated anniversary wishes to your parents.God bless them!!! awesome cake girly!!!

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  84. COngratulations ...cake looks AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  85. Hey Parita,
    Thanks for your wonderful comments! How was Shrek 2 then?
    BTW, i have cupcake moulds just like yours. They make life so easy! I have been on a silicone mould shopping spree lately!
    You remind me to use up those vanilla beans I had bought ages ago! They just look so classic and pretty that I keep postponing to use them up!

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  86. Wow! Lovely Cake! Congratulation to your parents and happy cooking to you. You have a very nice space here. Glad to follow you :)

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