Indulge in the rich and luxurious flavors of our Decadent Chocolate Peanut Cake, inspired by Elena Reshetnyak's recipe. This cake combines a moist chocolate-almond sponge with a creamy chocolate mascarpone mousse, creating a delightful treat for all chocolate and peanut lovers.
Why You'll Love This: The blend of a dense, chocolatey sponge with a light and airy chocolate mascarpone mousse offers a perfect balance of textures. The addition of peanuts adds a delightful crunch and nuttiness to each bite.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is ideal for celebrations, special occasions, or simply as a lavish treat to enjoy with friends and family.
Chocolate-Almond Sponge Ingredients:
- 80g unsalted butter
- 115g milk chocolate
- 75g heavy cream (33%)
- 280g eggs
- 45g cocoa powder
- 130g all-purpose flour
- 50g almond flour
- A pinch of salt
- 200g sugar
- Spices: cinnamon, ginger, cardamom
Sponge Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (338°F).
- Beat half of the sugar with egg yolks and the other half with egg whites until fluffy.
- Heat the cream and pour over the chocolate. Add the butter and mix.
- Combine dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, almond flour, spices, and salt.
- Fold the dry mixture into the egg-yolk mix, followed by the chocolate mixture.
- Gently fold in the whipped egg whites.
- Bake in a 22-24 cm diameter pan for 50-55 minutes.
- Wrap the warm sponge in cling film and refrigerate for 4-8 hours.
Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse:
- 35g egg yolks
- 25g sugar
- 120g milk
- 5g powdered gelatin
- 15g water
- 130g milk chocolate
- 70g heavy cream
- 135g mascarpone cheese
Mousse Preparation:
- Soak gelatin in water.
- Heat milk, whisk egg yolks with sugar, and combine with the milk. Cook until 82°C (179.6°F).
- Add swollen gelatin to the mixture.
- Pour over the chocolate and blend until smooth. Add mascarpone and blend again.
- Whip the cold cream and fold into the chocolate mixture.
Assemble the cake with layers of chocolate sponge, mascarpone mousse, and sprinkled peanuts for a delightful crunch.
Enjoy this Decadent Chocolate Peanut Cake, a treat that perfectly combines the richness of chocolate with the crunchiness of peanuts in every mouthwatering slice.