This non-dairy chocolate yeast cake is a delightfully tasty alternative to its dairy counterpart, achieving great success in flavor and texture. It features a rich, timeless chocolate filling that remains prominent and delicious even after baking, setting it apart from other similar cakes.
Why You’ll Love This: You’ll love this cake for its perfect harmony of a soft, airy yeast dough and a generous, rich chocolate filling. The cake maintains a wonderful balance where the chocolate is noticeable but not overpowering. Its non-dairy nature makes it more inclusive, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful treat.
Ingredients for Yeast Dough:
- 500 grams flour
- 20 grams fresh yeast or 1 tablespoon dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 80 grams non-dairy margarine
- ½ teaspoon salt
Chocolate Filling:
- 100 grams dark chocolate
- 100 grams margarine
- 4 tablespoons (120 grams) non-dairy chocolate spread
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup oil
Sugar Syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough: Mix flour, yeast, sugar, water, and egg in a mixer with a dough hook. Add margarine and salt, mix for 7 more minutes until smooth. Cover and let it rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Chocolate Filling: Melt dark chocolate and margarine in the microwave. Mix in chocolate spread until combined. Sift in cocoa powder and powdered sugar, mix well, then add oil to form a smooth paste.
- Assemble the Cake: Divide the risen dough into two equal parts. Roll each part into a thin, symmetrical rectangle. Spread a uniform layer of chocolate filling. Roll up the narrow side of the rectangle into a log. Freeze for 20 minutes for easy shaping.
- Shape the Cake: Cut the log in the middle and twist into a swirl shape. Place in a loaf pan and let rise for 45 minutes.
- Bake: Brush with beaten egg. Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (top and bottom heat) for about 45 minutes.
- Sugar Syrup: Boil sugar, water, and lemon juice. Brush the hot cake with hot syrup for added sweetness and moisture.
