Citrus Chocolate Embrace Cake

Introducing the Citrus Chocolate Embrace Cake, a delightful blend of tangy mandarin oranges and rich chocolate. This cake features a moist chocolate sponge accented with the bright flavors of citrus, wrapped in a velvety chocolate cream.

Why You’ll Love This: The fusion of zesty mandarin with the deep, luxurious chocolate creates a taste sensation that’s both refreshing and indulgent. It’s a perfect balance of fruity and chocolatey flavors.

Perfect Occasion: This cake is ideal for celebrations, especially if you’re looking to impress your guests with a unique flavor combination. It’s also great for weekend baking projects when you crave something extraordinary.

Chocolate Sponge Ingredients:

• 150g all-purpose flour
• 6 large eggs (size C1)
• 170g sugar
• 150g dark chocolate
• 150g unsalted butter
• 45g high-quality cocoa powder (like Cacao Barry)
• 15g baking powder

Sponge Preparation:

1. Sift and mix the dry ingredients.
2. Melt chocolate and let it cool.
3. Cream butter with sugar, add melted chocolate, and beat again.
4. Whip eggs for about 7 minutes until fluffy.
5. Fold in part of the dry ingredients and half of the whipped eggs into the chocolate mixture. Repeat with the remaining dry ingredients and eggs.
6. Divide the batter between two 15cm diameter baking rings. Bake for about an hour at 160-170°C (320-338°F).
7. Let the sponges cool, wrap them in cling film, and refrigerate for 6 hours.

Chocolate Cream Ingredients:

• 290g cream cheese (like Cremette)
• 55g heavy cream (part 1)
• 65g powdered sugar
• 65g dark chocolate
• 65g heavy cream (part 2)
• 10g cocoa powder

Cream Preparation:

1. Heat the second part of the cream to a boil and pour over the dark chocolate. Mix until smooth.
2. Combine cream cheese, first part of the cream, powdered sugar, and cocoa. Whip until smooth.
3. Add the chocolate-cream mixture and whip again.

Cake Syrup:

• 120g water
• 30g sugar
• 5g cocoa powder

Syrup Preparation:

1. Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Let it cool.

Enjoy the Citrus Chocolate Embrace Cake, a delightful dessert where every bite brings a burst of mandarin joy wrapped in the comfort of chocolate.