Rich Chocolate Fruit Cake with Coffee and Ganache: An Irresistible Delight

A Decadent and Indulgent Treat

Prepare to indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Rich Chocolate Fruit Cake. This cake is a delightful combination of chocolate, fruits, and coffee, topped with a shiny chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to be a showstopper at your dessert table. The rich flavors and creamy textures will leave you craving for more.

Equipment Needed

To make this delicious Rich Chocolate Fruit Cake, you will need the following equipment:

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Spatula
• Baking pan (preferably Borcam or any suitable cake pan)
• Saucepan
• Oven
• Refrigerator

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 3 eggs
• 1 tea glass (about 100ml) sugar
• 1/2 tea glass (about 50ml) flour
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 packet vanilla sugar
• 1 packet baking powder

For Soaking the Cake:

• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee

For the Cream:

• 1 packet ready-made cake cream
• Chocolate pieces or chips
• 2 bananas

For the Ganache:

• 1 packet cream (200ml)
• 200g chocolate

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cake:
   • Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).
   • In a mixing bowl, beat the sugar and eggs together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
   • Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, vanilla sugar, and baking powder. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture using a silicone spatula, being careful not to deflate the batter.
   • Grease your baking pan and pour in the batter.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
2. Soak the Cake:
   • Once the cake is out of the oven, mix the cold milk and instant coffee together.
   • Pour this mixture over the hot cake to soak it.
3. Prepare the Cream:
   • Prepare the ready-made cake cream according to the instructions on the packet.
   • Stir in the chocolate pieces or chips and sliced bananas.
   • Spread the cream mixture evenly over the soaked cake.
   • Let the cake sit in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
4. Prepare the Ganache:
   • In a saucepan, heat the cream until it reaches the boiling point.
   • Remove from heat and add the chocolate, stirring until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
   • Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature.
5. Assemble the Cake:
   • Pour the cooled ganache over the cake, spreading it evenly.
   • For best results, refrigerate the cake overnight to allow all the flavors to meld together.

Enjoy your Rich Chocolate Fruit Cake with Coffee and Ganache! If you try this recipe, please leave a comment and share your experience.

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