Alina Cake

Alina Cake - Simple and Delicious Chocolate and Vanilla Cake Recipe

If you're looking for a quick yet spectacular dessert, Alina Cake is the perfect choice. This cake is a combination of fluffy layers, decadent chocolate cream, and a hint of vanilla, all presented in a way that will impress on any occasion. Here's how you can prepare it step by step.

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Number of servings: 12

Ingredients

For the base:
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 cups flour
- 3 tablespoons cocoa
- 1 essence of rum
- 1 essence of lemon
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2 packets of baking powder
- 250 g dark chocolate
- 50 g ground nuts (optional)
- 50 g butter (for extra flavor)

For cream 1:
- 250 ml liquid cream
- 200 ml milk
- 1 packet of Crem Ole with chocolate flavor

For cream 2:
- 250 ml liquid cream
- 200 ml milk
- 1 packet of Crem Ole with vanilla flavor

For decoration:
- 300 ml cream

Instructions

Step 1: Preparing the base
Start by preheating the oven to 180°C (moderate heat). In a large bowl, combine the water with the sugar, whisking until the sugar is completely dissolved. Then, add the cocoa, oil, and salt. Continue mixing and add the essences of rum and lemon.

Once you have a homogeneous mixture, add the flour and baking powder. Mix well until there are no lumps. At this point, you can add the ground nuts for an extra special taste.

Grease a baking pan with oil and dust it with flour, ensuring it is well covered. Pour the mixture into the pan and place it in the oven for about 45 minutes. Test with a toothpick: if it comes out clean, the base is ready!

Step 2: Preparing the creams
For the first cream, combine the liquid cream, milk, and the packet of Crem Ole with chocolate flavor in a bowl. Whip until the cream becomes firm. Once the base has cooled, remove it from the pan and line the sides of the mold with plastic wrap. Place the base back in the mold and add the chocolate cream on top. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let it set slightly.

While the base and cream cool, prepare cream 2. Use the same method as for the first cream, combining the cream, milk, and the packet of Crem Ole with vanilla flavor. After cream 1 has set, add the vanilla cream on top and return the cake to the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 3: Decorating the cake
Once the cake has chilled sufficiently, you can decorate it to your liking. Whip the remaining 300 ml of cream and use it to decorate the cake. Whether you choose to use a piping bag to create elegant shapes or spread the cream with a spatula, creativity is key!

Serving suggestion
For a contrast of flavors, you can also add some fresh fruits on top, such as raspberries or strawberries, which pair perfectly with chocolate and vanilla.

Possible variations
If you want to personalize Alina Cake, you can replace the essences with other flavors, such as orange or almond. You can also add chocolate pieces in the cream or use white chocolate for a variation of colors and flavors.

This Alina Cake is a simple yet impressive dessert, perfect for birthdays or gatherings with friends. Enjoy every slice and savor the compliments from your loved ones!