Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of these Classic Chocolate Dusted Cakes, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. This recipe yields 12 delightful cakes, featuring a tender, airy base enhanced by the deep, rich tones of cocoa. Each cake is filled with a thick, sweet spread and then generously coated in cocoa powder, offering an exquisite balance of textures and flavors.
Why You’ll Love This: These cakes are a chocolate lover’s dream, combining the softness of sponge cake with the indulgent, velvety feel of cocoa dusting. The process involves simple ingredients but results in a sophisticated treat that feels gourmet. Whether you’re serving these at a party or enjoying one with a cup of coffee, the rich cocoa flavor makes them irresistibly delightful.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for gatherings, dessert buffets, or as a special treat for holidays and celebrations, these chocolate dusted cakes are versatile and universally loved. They’re also perfect for baking with children, offering a fun and engaging kitchen activity with delicious results.
Decoration Tips: For an elegant presentation, serve these cakes on a platter, dusted with extra cocoa or powdered sugar. To enhance their appearance, you can drizzle them with melted chocolate or a fruit coulis for a pop of color and added flavor. Edible flowers or mint leaves can also add a touch of sophistication.
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs, at room temperature (yolks and whites separated)
- 90g sugar, divided
- 75g all-purpose flour
- 10g cornstarch
- 15g cocoa powder
- 4g baking powder
- 250g to 300g thick sweet spread (like dulce de leche)
- 100g cocoa powder for dusting
Preparation Steps:
- Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Prepare the Mixture: In a bowl, whisk the egg whites with half the sugar until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat the yolks with the remaining sugar until pale and creamy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and baking powder together.
- Fold Ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the yolk mixture, then carefully incorporate the whipped egg whites to maintain the mixture’s volume.
- Pipe the Cakes: Transfer the batter to a piping bag (cut straight if no nozzle). Pipe onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each for expansion.
- Bake: Bake for about 7-8 minutes or until the cakes feel dry to the touch but are not browned.
- Cool and Fill: Allow the cakes to cool, then split each and fill with the sweet spread.
- Dust with Cocoa: Finally, dust each cake generously with cocoa powder.
Enjoy these Classic Chocolate Dusted Cakes, a sweet indulgence that brings a touch of elegance and a lot of flavors to any occasion!
