Dive into the alluring world of the Tears of Chocolate Cake, a Turkish delicacy that combines moist cake, rich hot chocolate, and velvety whipped cream with a luscious chocolate ganache. This dessert is not just a treat for the palate but a feast for the eyes.
Why You'll Love This: Each layer of this cake offers a different texture and taste, harmoniously blending to create a symphony of chocolate. The ‘weeping’ ganache adds a luxurious touch that chocolate lovers will find irresistible.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is an excellent choice for special occasions or as a sophisticated dessert for dinner parties. It’s also a wonderful surprise for anyone who adores chocolate.
Cake Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 100g sugar
- 53g vegetable oil
- 133g milk
- 10g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 126g all-purpose flour
Hot Chocolate Ingredients:
- 100ml milk
- 10g unsweetened cocoa powder
Whipped Cream Ingredients:
- 350ml heavy cream
- 30g powdered sugar
Ganache Ingredients:
- 180ml hot heavy cream
- 130g dark chocolate
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Grease and flour a cake tin.
- For the cake, whisk together eggs and sugar until fluffy. Gradually mix in oil, milk, and sifted cocoa powder. Gently fold in the flour.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 25-30 minutes. Once baked, let it cool slightly.
- Prepare hot chocolate by heating milk and whisking in cocoa powder. Pour this over the slightly cooled cake, allowing it to absorb.
- For the whipped cream, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread this over the chocolate-soaked cake.
- Make the ganache by pouring hot cream over chopped dark chocolate, stirring until smooth. Drizzle this over the whipped cream layer.
- Let the cake set in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
Indulge in the Tears of Chocolate Cake, a dessert that not only pleases the palate but also tells a story with every layer. Enjoy!