Indulge in the rich and luxurious world of chocolate with our Decadent Chocolate Baton Cake. This cake is not just a treat for the taste buds but a feast for the eyes as well. It’s the perfect blend of soft cake, creamy filling, and luscious ganache that will satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings.
Why You’ll Love This:
Intensely chocolatey with multiple layers of flavor.
Silky, smooth ganache that complements the soft sponge.
A showstopper dessert for any special occasion.
Perfect Occasion:
This cake is ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or any celebration where you want to make a statement with chocolate.
For the Sponge Cake:
4 Eggs
1 cup Sugar (slightly less)
1 packet Vanilla Sugar
½ tea glass Hot Water (glass size: 200 ml)
1 packet Baking Powder
1 cup Flour
3 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
For the Filling:
2 cups Milk
3 tablespoons Sugar
1 Egg Yolk
1 packet Vanilla Sugar
2 heaping tablespoons Flour
1.5 heaping tablespoons Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Butter
75 g Dark Chocolate
½ packet Whipped Cream Powder or 100 ml Whipping Cream
For the Ganache:
200 ml Whipping Cream
170 g Dark Chocolate
Preparation:
Filling: Combine all filling ingredients except chocolate, butter, and whipped cream in a pot. Cook over medium heat until thick. Turn off the heat, add chocolate and butter, and stir until melted. Transfer to a dish, cover with cling film (touching the surface), and let rest for at least 4-5 hours or overnight. The next day, whip the rested cream with whipped cream powder or whipping cream, and refrigerate.
Ganache: Heat the cream until almost boiling, add chocolate, and stir until melted. Let cool and thicken, then whip until fluffy. Your ganache is ready.
Sponge Cake: Beat eggs with sugar and vanilla. Add hot water and continue to beat until creamy. Sift in flour, cocoa, and baking powder, folding gently. Pour into a greased baking tin and bake at a preheated oven at 175°C for about 30 minutes. Let cool.
Assembly: Slice the cooled sponge in half. Spread the prepared filling on one layer, top with the second sponge layer. Cover the entire cake with the whipped ganache.
Serving: Decorate as desired and serve chilled for the best taste.
