Chocolate cake with cherries
The chocolate cake with chocolate curls is a wonderful recipe, ideal for any festive occasion, whether it’s an anniversary, a party, or a simple gathering with loved ones. This cake not only looks fantastic but also has an exceptional taste, enriched with the intense aroma of chocolate. Preparing it is easier than you might think, and the method of decorating with chocolate curls is accessible to anyone, even those without pastry experience. To get started, it is essential to have all the necessary ingredients on hand. You will need 200 g of good quality dark chocolate, 150 g of butter, 200 g of sugar, 4 large eggs, 100 g of flour, and a teaspoon of baking powder. Additionally, for the chocolate curls, you will use 100 g of chocolate, which you will melt to create attractive decorations. The first step in preparing the cake is to preheat the oven to 180°C and prepare a 22 cm diameter cake pan, greasing it with butter and dusting it with flour. In a large bowl, melt the chocolate together with the butter over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring constantly until you achieve a homogeneous mixture. Once the chocolate and butter have melted and combined, let the mixture cool slightly. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until fluffy and light in color. Gradually add the cooled chocolate mixture, gently folding with a spatula to avoid losing air in the mixture. Finally, add the flour and baking powder, mixing carefully again. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake the cake for 25-30 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Once the cake has cooled, you can start decorating. For the chocolate curls, melt the chocolate in a small bowl and let it cool slightly. Then, use a spatula to spread a thin layer of chocolate on a sheet of parchment paper. Let it set slightly, then roll the paper to form curls. Carefully place them on the cooled cake, creating a spectacular effect. This cake not only looks superb, but its intense chocolate flavor will delight every guest. Serve it with a glass of sweet wine or a cup of coffee, and the moment will truly be memorable. The chocolate cake with chocolate curls is more than just a dessert; it is an experience that will bring smiles and joy to any festive moment!
Ingredients
- Base: 225 g dark chocolate broken into small pieces
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 100 g flour
- a pinch of baking powder. Black cream: 350 g dark chocolate
- 50 g unsalted butter
- 300 ml whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons brandy. White cream: 400 g white chocolate
- pieces
- 50 g unsalted butter
- 350 ml whipped cream. Chocolate curls: 100 g dark chocolate
- cocoa.
Preparation
The chocolate for the base is placed in a bowl over a pot of simmering water and mixed until melted. It is left to cool. The egg whites are beaten until stiff, sugar for the base is added, and mixed further. The egg yolks are added one by one, followed by flour, baking powder, and cooled chocolate. It is baked for 45-50 minutes in a lined pan. It is left to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then placed on a rack. It is cut cold into 3 horizontal layers. For the chocolate cream, chocolate and butter are placed in a bowl over a pot of simmering water at low temperature. It is mixed until melted and left to cool. Whipped cream is beaten until soft peaks form. One third is incorporated into the chocolate mixture. The remaining whipped cream and brandy are incorporated. The base is placed in the pan, the dark chocolate cream is poured on top and leveled. It is covered with the second layer. The white chocolate cream is made the same way as the dark one but without brandy. Two parts are poured over the base and leveled. The cake lid is placed on top. The remaining white cream is used to coat the sides of the cake. It is refrigerated for 5 hours. For the chocolate curls, chocolate is melted and poured onto a flat baking tray. Curls are made by dragging a knife. They are placed in the fridge and arranged on the cake at serving time. It is sprinkled with cocoa on top. The cake with chocolate curls is served cold.
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