Embark on a delightful baking journey with our Choc Chip Delight, a tender and moist sponge cake that's perfect for an 18/20 cm diameter mold. This cake blends the simple elegance of a classic sponge with the irresistible allure of chocolate chips, creating a perfect balance of flavors. To elevate it further, we fill it with rich dulce de leche and white chocolate ganache and cover it with a smooth milk chocolate glaze, making it a luxurious treat for all occasions.
Why You'll Love This: Chocolate chip lovers will adore the surprise in every slice of this sponge cake. The combination of the light, airy cake with the rich, gooey chocolate chips creates a delightful contrast. The dulce de leche and chocolate ganache fillings add layers of decadence, making it a sophisticated yet comforting dessert.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is ideal for celebrations, family gatherings, or simply as a weekend baking project. It's also a great choice for impressing guests with a homemade cake that looks and tastes like it came from a professional bakery.
Decoration Tips:
- Decorate with more chocolate chips or shavings for a chocoholic's dream.
- Use fresh berries or edible flowers for a pop of color and freshness.
- Drizzle with caramel or a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Ingredients for an 18/20 cm mold:
- 200 g All-Purpose Flour
- 200 g Softened Butter
- 200 g Sugar
- 200 g Eggs (approximately 4)
- 100-200 g Chocolate Chips
For the Filling:
- Dulce de Leche Repostero
- White Chocolate Ganache (300 g White Chocolate, 30% of its weight in Cream)
For the Glaze:
- Milk Chocolate (300 g)
- 50% of its weight in Cream
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 170°C.
- Cream butter and sugar until very pale.
- Add eggs one at a time.
- Sift and add flour, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake until a skewer comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool to ensure chocolate chips remain distinct.
- For the ganache, boil cream and pour over chocolate. Let sit, then reheat until smooth. Chill and whip.
- Assemble the cake with dulce de leche filling and white chocolate ganache. Cover with milk chocolate glaze.
Enjoy the Choc Chip Delight, a harmonious blend of fluffy sponge cake, rich fillings, and the sweet surprise of chocolate chips in every slice!