Decadent Chocolate-Vanilla Cake with Ganache

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:

  1. Prepare Cake: Mix eggs, sugars, oil, and milk. Add flour and baking powder. Bake in a 28×18 cm rectangular springform pan.
  2. Chocolate Mixture: Cook milk with cornstarch, cocoa, sugars, and chocolate until thickened.
  3. Assemble Cake: Spread chocolate mixture over cooled cake.
  4. Whipped Cream: Whip cream with sugars and stabilizer. Spread over chocolate layer.
  5. Chocolate Ganache: Melt chocolate in cream and pour over whipped cream.
  6. 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!

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