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:
- Sift and mix the dry ingredients.
- Melt chocolate and let it cool.
- Cream butter with sugar, add melted chocolate, and beat again.
- Whip eggs for about 7 minutes until fluffy.
- 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.
- Divide the batter between two 15cm diameter baking rings. Bake for about an hour at 160-170°C (320-338°F).
- 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:
- Heat the second part of the cream to a boil and pour over the dark chocolate. Mix until smooth.
- Combine cream cheese, first part of the cream, powdered sugar, and cocoa. Whip until smooth.
- Add the chocolate-cream mixture and whip again.
Cake Syrup:
- 120g water
- 30g sugar
- 5g cocoa powder
Syrup Preparation:
- 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.