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Heavenly Chocolate Cake Delight

Heavenly Chocolate Cake Delight

Indulge in the rich flavors of this Heavenly Chocolate Cake Delight, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations. Easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g dark chocolate
  • 150 g butter
  • 4 medium eggs
  • 25 g powdered sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 85 g wheat flour (Type 405)
  • 3 g baking powder
  • 20 g ground almonds
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 1 pack vanilla sugar
  • 25 g cornstarch
  • 1 medium egg yolk
  • 200 g cream
  • 500 g mascarpone
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 100 g cream
  • 200 g dark chocolate
  • 20 g cocoa butter
  • 300 g chocolate treats (e.g., surprise eggs, children’s bars, or chocolate coins)

Equipment

  • Springform pan (Ø 20 cm)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a springform pan (Ø 20 cm) with baking paper.
  1. Melt dark chocolate and butter together over a water bath, then let cool slightly.
  1. Stir powdered sugar into the cooled chocolate mixture, then add egg yolks one at a time, mixing gently.
  1. Whip egg whites with a pinch of salt and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  1. Fold whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture gently, then sift in flour, baking powder, and ground almonds.
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  1. Bake the cake for about 50 minutes.
  1. While it bakes, prepare the pudding by combining sugar, vanilla sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolk with 2 tablespoons of cream.
  1. Heat remaining cream in a saucepan until boiling, then whisk it into the starch mixture and cook until thickened.
  1. Let pudding cool completely before using.
  1. Once the cake cools, slice it horizontally into two layers.
  1. Spread the mascarpone filling on the bottom layer, then place the second layer on top.
  1. Cover the cake with the cooled pudding and chill for at least 30 minutes to set.
  1. To make the ganache, heat cream and pour it over chopped dark chocolate, stirring until smooth. Add cocoa butter for shine.
  1. Pour ganache over the chilled cake and decorate with chocolate treats while it's still soft.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize this cake with your kids’ favorite chocolates or candies for a personal touch. For variations, consider using whipped cream or cream cheese instead of mascarpone, or make it gluten-free by substituting wheat flour with a gluten-free blend. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, and let sit at room temperature for better flavor before serving.
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