This Decadent Cocoa Mascarpone Cake features a moist, rich cocoa cake base sweetened with dark brown sugar and vanilla. The filling is a light and creamy mascarpone mixture, and the cake is topped with a luscious dark chocolate ganache. The addition of fresh fruit as a garnish adds a refreshing touch to this indulgent dessert.
Why You’ll Love This:
- The deep cocoa flavor of the cake pairs perfectly with the smooth mascarpone filling.
- The dark chocolate ganache topping adds a rich, luxurious element.
- The cake can be personalized with your preferred level of sweetness.
- Fresh fruit garnish brings a bright, refreshing contrast to the rich flavors.
Ingredients:
- Cake: 35g cocoa powder, 135g flour, 5g baking powder, 2 eggs, 250g dark brown sugar, 16g vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract), 0.2g salt, 150ml sunflower oil, 150ml milk
- Filling: 125g mascarpone, 25g granulated sugar, 8g stabilizer for whipping cream (klopfix), 200ml whipping cream
- Topping: 150g dark chocolate, 100ml whipping cream, 20g butter
- Garnish: Fresh fruit (berries or citrus segments)
Method:
- Mix cocoa, flour, and baking powder. In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Gradually add oil and milk.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Pour into a cake tin and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the filling, whip mascarpone, sugar, stabilizer, and cream until stiff. Spread over the cooled cake.
- For the ganache, heat cream and butter, then pour over chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth and spread over the mascarpone layer.
- Garnish with fresh fruit before serving.
Pro Tips:
- Adjust the amount of sugar in the cake and filling according to your taste preference.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding the mascarpone filling and chocolate ganache.
Enjoy the richness and elegance of this Decadent Cocoa Mascarpone Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache!
