~chocolate strawberry~

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Layer Cake.

this is my favor cake.. really like tis cake damn much.. huhu.. kalo Q majuk jer , dapat chocolate strawberry cake mesti senyum blk punyer. hehe :)~ btw Q nak share cam ner nak buat cake yang bergambar di atas tu. hehe :)
Q tak pernah try ag xculi p kalo fren nak try bole lah.. sedap taw. Q penah makan yang mom Q buat jer. hehe :D
kalo dh try jangan lupa infom Q sedap tak.. tak pon pos kat Q bagi Q rasa ceket. kalo mon Q Yg buat sangat sedap taw. sebab tu Q sangat suke dgn chocolate strawberry ni. hehe :D betul tak honey dew?? u answer it foe Q..
nak tau cam ner nak buat cake ini? mey cini Q gtau ko org sume.. lepas Q bg tau jangan lupa wat tau.. sempena raya ni ker.. hehe ..

1. ko orang kena taw bahan2 die.. cake ni tak perlu banyak sangat bahan... hehe kat bawah ini bahan2 dier.. check dis out!!

Ingredients:
3 cups flour, unbleached
1 1/3 cups vegan sugar
6 Tbsp cocoa, vegan
1 Tbsp baking powder
2 tsp salt
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp vanilla extract
4-6 Tbsp canola oil
2 cups soy milk
3 Tbsp vital wheat gluten + 1 Tbsp water
*sub with an egg replace OR 1 mashed banana
1/4 cup chocolate chips*
Tools: 2 8 inch round cake pans, frosting tips and tube for decorating, cake stand, frosting spatula.
Utk memudahkan guna lah boxed chocolate cake mix.

*Chocolate chips brands that I like:
365 'vegan' Whole foods choco chips, Sunspire, Enjoy Life Foods.

NOTE: You can also substitute 1/2 cup of flour with 1/2 cup of ground almond meal. This adds a nice texture and flavor. (optional)

2. Theb ko org kena buat Berry Filling:
bahan2 ialah..
2 cups strawberries, sliced thin
1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries, sliced in halves
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
*leave about 6-8 strawberries whole for chocolate-dipping garnish.

3. then ko org kena gak buat Chocolate Frosting:
bahan2 ialah :
1/3 cup vegan buttery spread, softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, unbleached for vegan
1/3 cup melted chocolate chips or high quality cocoa
2-4 Tbsp soy milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
optional: cayenne for spicy chocolate

4. kna gak buat Chocolate-covered strawberries:
bahan2 ialah..
8 small strawberries, chop off stems (optional)
1/3 cup melted chocolate chips
3 Tbsp powdered sugar
1 Tbsp oil
pinch salt

~lepas tu ko org kena buat ikut direction yang Q gtau ni.. kalo tak ti lain lak jadi. hehe :) check it out beb!!

STEP ONE: CAKE

Mix all cake ingredients in large mixing bowl, until smooth. Fold in choco chips. ingredients: chocolate chips and/or chopped berries and/or veg.
Pour into two 8 inch circle cake pans
Bake at 355 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Until cooked through middle.
Allow to fully cool before applying icing.

STEP TWO: Berry Filling:


Slice strawberries thin.
Slice blackberries in halves.
In large bowl add berries, lemon juice, salt and sugar.
Store in fridge until ready to use.


STEP THREE: Frosting:


In a small food chopper or processor add all ingredients. Blend until thick enough to spoon out. Add more sugar for a thicker consistency.


STEP FOUR: Choco-Covered Strawberries, garnish

Blend in small chopper of food processor, all ingredients: melted chocolate chips, powdered sugar, oil and salt. Add more or less liquid/chips/sugar to get a shiny smooth consistency. Should be thick, yet thin enough to pour. Dip DRY berries in chocolate and place on parchment paper. Allow berries to harden in fridge for 20 minutes before use.

Assembly:

Place first cake layer on cake stand.
Frost entire surface.
Apply a thin layer of berries to top.
Place second layer on top of berries.
Frost entire surface area of top layer. Keep berry layer in middle visible-do not frost crease of cakes.
With a pastry frosting bag apply chocolate ribbons around bottom and top layers.Apply additional designs as desired.
Place hardened chocolate-covered strawberries equally spaced on top of cake, and one in the center on a pillow of frosting swirl.
Apply additional berries to top, as desired.
Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar before presenting.

ini lah kek yang paling Q suke.. terutama time ibu Q yang buat. skunk ni jarang lak mkn kek ini coz ibu mls nak buat n ssh nak dpt strawberry yang fresh. hehe .. so ko org selamat mencube yer.. kalo dah siap jangan lupa kat Q lak.. bagi lah cket.. Q ni tak pandai nak wat kek.. makan kek pandai la... hehehe..

utk maklumat ni Q dpt kat web yg mom Q bagi.. :) jgn salh faham taw.. Q tanye mom Q cam ner nak wat kek ni tu yang mom Q bagi web ini.. p mom Q buat ikut buku resepi jer.. mom Q penah bljr wat kek dulu.. p skunk ni mom Q dah jarang wat kek or biskut.. mom Q senang jer buat kek kat kedai. *faham2 jela ep keng kwn*. hehe

SELAMAT MENCUBA KENG KAWAN !!!