This sumptuous cake offers a delightful contrast between a light, vanilla-flavored sponge and a rich, creamy chocolate filling. Topped with whipped cream and a smooth chocolate ganache, it’s a perfect balance of sweet vanilla and intense chocolate flavors. This dessert is ideal for those who appreciate the classic combination of chocolate and vanilla.
Why You’ll Love This
- Dual Flavor Experience: The vanilla cake base and chocolate filling offer a delightful taste contrast.
- Rich Chocolate Ganache: Provides a luscious and glossy topping.
- Creamy Whipped Cream Layer: Adds a light and airy texture.
- Elegant Presentation: Ideal for special occasions or as a luxurious treat.
Ingredients:
- Cake:
- 3 eggs
- 150g granulated sugar
- 8g vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
- 125ml sunflower oil
- 100ml milk
- 160g flour
- 10g baking powder
- Chocolate Mixture:
- 275ml milk
- 25g cornstarch
- 18g cocoa powder
- 70g dark brown sugar
- 8g vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
- 100g dark chocolate
- Whipped Cream:
- 300ml cream (unwhipped)
- 8g stabilizer for whipping cream (klopfix)
- 40g granulated sugar
- 8g vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
- Ganache:
- 100ml cream (unwhipped)
- 100g dark chocolate
Instructions:
- Prepare Cake: Mix eggs, sugars, oil, and milk. Add flour and baking powder. Bake in a 28×18 cm rectangular springform pan.
- Chocolate Mixture: Cook milk with cornstarch, cocoa, sugars, and chocolate until thickened.
- Assemble Cake: Spread chocolate mixture over cooled cake.
- Whipped Cream: Whip cream with sugars and stabilizer. Spread over chocolate layer.
- Chocolate Ganache: Melt chocolate in cream and pour over whipped cream.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate to set the layers before serving.
Enjoy this Decadent Chocolate-Vanilla Cake, a perfect treat for those who love the classic combination of chocolate and vanilla in a rich and elegant dessert!
