This delightful cake marries the classic flavors of chocolate and vanilla in a soft, moist sponge, layered with a rich chocolate mixture, whipped cream, and topped with a silky chocolate ganache. It’s a perfect blend of sweetness and texture, making it an ideal dessert for any chocolate lover.
Why You’ll Love This
- Rich Chocolate Flavor: The chocolate mixture and ganache provide a deep, satisfying chocolate taste.
- Light and Fluffy Cake: The vanilla sponge cake offers a delicate contrast to the rich chocolate layers.
- Creamy Whipped Topping: Adds a light, airy texture to balance the richness.
- Versatile in Presentation: Can be garnished to your liking, making it suitable for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- Cake:
- 3 eggs
- 150g granulated sugar
- 8g vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
- 125ml sunflower oil
- 100ml milk
- 160g flour
- 10g baking powder
- Chocolate Mixture:
- 275ml milk
- 25g cornstarch
- 18g cocoa powder
- 70g dark brown sugar
- 8g vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
- 100g dark chocolate
- Whipped Cream:
- 300ml cream (unwhipped)
- 8g stabilizer for whipping cream (klopfix)
- 40g granulated sugar
- 8g vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
- Ganache:
- 100ml cream (unwhipped)
- 100g dark chocolate
Instructions:
- Prepare Cake: Mix eggs, sugars, oil, and milk. Add flour and baking powder. Pour into a 28×18 cm rectangular springform pan and bake until done.
- Make Chocolate Mixture: Cook milk, cornstarch, cocoa, sugars, and chocolate until thickened. Cool slightly and spread over the cake.
- Whip Cream: Beat cream with sugars and stabilizer to stiff peaks. Spread over the chocolate layer.
- Prepare Ganache: Heat cream and pour over chocolate, stirring until smooth. Spread over whipped cream.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake to set the layers before slicing.
Enjoy this Chocolate-Vanilla Dream Cake, a sumptuous treat that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
