{"id":8160,"date":"2012-02-10T10:21:48","date_gmt":"2012-02-10T15:21:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=8160"},"modified":"2012-02-10T10:21:48","modified_gmt":"2012-02-10T15:21:48","slug":"chocolate-cake-for-your-thighs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=8160","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Cake For Your Thighs"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Let&#8217;s pretend that <em>Chocolate Cake for Your Thighs<\/em> is like <em>Chicken Soup for the Soul<\/em>. \u00a0Jordan introduced this chocolate cake to me. \u00a0It comes from The Barefoot Contessa, and like every single recipe of Ina&#8217;s, this one is great! \u00a0Just ask my thighs! \u00a0 I might have to ride my bicycle several hours to undo the damage. \u00a0But, oh well, it&#8217;s all in the name of research. \u00a0 Since Valentine&#8217;s Day is next week, and chocolate is the way to everyone&#8217;s heart, this cake will show you a good time.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2012\/02\/10\/chocolate-cake-for-your-thighs\/img_1779\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8290\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8290\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/IMG_1779-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/IMG_1779-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/IMG_1779-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Butter, for greasing the pans<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>1 3\/4 cups\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/flour\/index.html\">all-purpose flour<\/a>, plus more for pans<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>2 cups sugar<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>3\/4 cups good\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/cocoa-powder\/index.html\">cocoa powder<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>2 teaspoons baking soda<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>1 teaspoon baking powder<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>1 teaspoon\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/salt\/index.html\">kosher salt<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>1 cup buttermilk, shaken<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>1\/2 cup\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/vegetable-oils\/index.html\">vegetable oil<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Chocolate\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/buttercream\/index.html\">Buttercream<\/a>, recipe follows<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2012\/02\/10\/chocolate-cake-for-your-thighs\/img_1783\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8291\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8291\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/IMG_1783-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/IMG_1783-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/IMG_1783-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>Directions<\/h3>\n<h3>Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 8-inch x 2-inch round\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/cake-pans\/index.html\">cake pans<\/a>. Line with parchment paper, then butter and flour the pans.<\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/sift\/index.html\">Sift<\/a>\u00a0the flour,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/sugar\/index.html\">sugar<\/a>, cocoa, baking\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/soda\/index.html\">soda<\/a>, baking powder, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix on low speed until combined. In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/eggs\/index.html\">eggs<\/a>, and vanilla. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry. With mixer still on low, add the coffee and stir just to combine, scraping the bottom of the bowl with a rubber\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/spatula\/index.html\">spatula<\/a>. Pour the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/batter\/index.html\">batter<\/a>\u00a0into the prepared pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 30 minutes, then turn them out onto a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/cooling-rack\/index.html\">cooling rack<\/a>\u00a0and cool completely.<\/h3>\n<h3>Place 1 layer, flat side up, on a flat plate or cake pedestal. With a knife or offset spatula, spread the top with frosting. Place the second layer on top, rounded side up, and spread the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/frosting\/index.html\">frosting<\/a>\u00a0evenly on the top and sides of the cake.<\/h3>\n<h3>Chocolate Frosting:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>6 ounces good\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/chocolate\/index.html\">semisweet chocolate<\/a>\u00a0(recommended: Callebaut)<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>1\/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>1 extra-large egg yolk, at room temperature<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>1 teaspoon pure\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/extracts\/index.html\">vanilla extract<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>1 1\/4 cups sifted confectioners&#8217; sugar<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>1 tablespoon instant coffee powder<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/chop\/index.html\">Chop<\/a>\u00a0the chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir until just melted and set aside until cooled to room temperature.<\/h3>\n<h3>In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until light yellow and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and continue beating for 3 minutes. Turn the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/mixer\/index.html\">mixer<\/a>\u00a0to low, gradually add the confectioners&#8217; sugar, then beat at medium speed, scraping down the bowl as necessary, until smooth and creamy. Dissolve the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/coffee\/index.html\">coffee<\/a>\u00a0powder in 2 teaspoons of the hottest tap water. On low speed, add the chocolate and coffee to the butter mixture and mix until blended. Don&#8217;t\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodterms.com\/encyclopedia\/whip\/index.html\">whip<\/a>! Spread immediately on the cooled cake.<\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/The-2-Seasons\/233957543322072\">Click here to Like The 2 Seasons on Facebook.<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Take Care.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s pretend that Chocolate Cake for Your Thighs is like Chicken Soup for the Soul. \u00a0Jordan introduced this chocolate cake to me. \u00a0It comes from The Barefoot Contessa, and like every single recipe of Ina&#8217;s, this one is great! \u00a0Just ask my thighs! \u00a0 I might have to ride my bicycle several hours to undo [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8160"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8160"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8160\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8503,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8160\/revisions\/8503"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8160"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=8160"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=8160"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}