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Another fun piece to the wedding cake is the topper! A lot of times it is usually more flowers, but sometimes the couple comes up with a unique fun topper that we just can’t get enough of! I will do another post later with those! Visit today at http://www.weddingpastry.com/

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How To prepare A Chocolate Wedding

Cake?

Make the happy day even more special by serving an elegant dark chocolate cake that will make chocolate lovers rejoice. Make one batch of the cake recipe for the top tier of the wedding cake

and a double batch for the bottom one.

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1 cup (250 mL) butter, softened 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) buttermilk 6 cups (1.5 L) chocolate icing, (recipe follows) 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) finely chopped hazelnuts

Ingredients

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chocolate roses, (recipe follows)chocolate

leaves, (recipe follows) 3 Pkg chocolate chips, (6 cups/1.5 L) 3 cups (750 mL) sour cream 1/4 cup (60 mL) hazelnut liqueur or coffee

liqueur, (optional)

Garnish:

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4 oz (113 g) semisweet chocolate, chopped3

tbsp (45 mL) corn syrup1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) water

Chocolate Roses:

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Top Cake Tier:

Grease and flour 8-inch (2.5 L) round cake pan that is at least 3 inches (8 cm) deep. Line base with waxed paper and set aside. In large bowl, cream butter; gradually beat in sugar, beating until light. Beat in eggs, one at a time; beat in vanilla. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt ; stir into butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Spoon into prepared pan. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 70 to 80 minutes or until tester inserted into center comes out clean and top of cake springs back when lightly touched. Let cool for 5 minutes in pan on rack; loosen edges and invert cake onto rack. Peel off paper and let cool completely.

Preparation

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Grease and flour 12-inch (6 L) round cake pan

that is at least 3 inches (8 cm) deep. Line base with waxed paper; set aside. Double all ingredients in cake recipe, prepare as directed, but bake for 85 to 95 minutes or until tester inserted into center comes out clean.

Bottom Cake Tier:

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Place bottom tier on serving platter. Slide strips of

waxed paper under cake to protect platter from icing, Place top tier on slightly smaller round of foil-lined cardboard. Spread icing over top and side of each tier, reserving enough for piping. Coat side of each tier with hazelnuts (if using).

Insert plastic straw supports and stack tiers. Using pastry bag fitted with 1/4-inch (5 mm) star tip, pipe remaining icing around edges in shell pattern. Arrange chocolate roses and leaves over cake. Refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Assembly:

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In top of double boiler over hot, not boiling,

water, melt chocolate chips. Stir in sour cream, and liqueur (if using); beat until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for about 15 minutes or until spreading consistency.

Makes about 6 cups (1.5 L).

Chocolate Icing:

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In top of double boiler over hot, not boiling, water, melt

chocolate; stir in corn syrup and water. Pour onto plastic wraplined baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap. Let stand for at least 6 hours or until no longer sticky. Remove plastic wrap and place chocolate dough between sheets of waxed paper; roll out to 1/16-inch (1 mm) thickness. Using 1- 1/2- or 2-inch (3.5 or 5 cm) round cutter, cut out circles for petals. Form trimmings into 1/2-inch (1 cm) balls; shape into cones for centres of roses.

Using rolling pin, press outer edge of one half of each circle as thinly as possible. Wrap thick sides of several circles around cone, overlapping to form rose. Carefully curl back petals. Transfer to waxed paperlined baking sheet; cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Chocolate Roses:

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You can bake the cake up to 1 month ahead,

then carefully wrap and freeze. Up to 2 days ahead, decorate thawed cake with icing and refrigerate until just before serving. Make sure that the refrigerator will be able to accommodate the assembled cake.

To make decorating easier, place cake on a turntable.

If you don't want to make chocolate roses and leaves, they can also be purchased at some cake-decorating supply stores. Or, garnish cake with fresh flower.

Tips:

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Also visit http://www.weddingpastry.com/ For more Wedding Cakes

Thank U

Enjoy Your Chocolate Wedding Cake