Help me with an issue with my chocolate cake?

Asked by Facade (22937

) June 30th, 2011

I’m making this cake, and the directions say to melt butter, add chocolate powder and water, and let that come to a boil and stay there for 30 seconds. Then that mixture is added to the flour.
I think I may have let the chocolate boil for too long, and it looks separated from the butter. Did I mess up my cake or will it be fine?

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Not sure what you mean by “separated”... does it really not come together when you whisk it? Does it smell or taste burned at all?

dappled_leaves (15898

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It smells a little bit burned, but the whole thing is in the oven now, so we’ll see!

Facade (22937

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Anxiously awaiting cake, fork in hand.

Did it look like cake batter when you added the other ingredients? If so, you’re probably okay. I assume there were other ingredients, so once it was together I think you’ll be fine.

tedibear (19389

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@tedibear Yea, it did. I took a lick, and it tasted fine too.

Facade (22937

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Well? Is it out yet??? How is it?

tedibear (19389

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It’s got at least an hour before it’s out of the oven and ready to eat. Don’t worry, I’ll update you =)