Embark on a culinary adventure with this homemade chocolate and peanut delight cake, enriched with a creamy caramel sauce. This recipe blends the richness of chocolate with the crunchiness of peanuts, layered between moist cake and a velvety cream filling. It’s a symphony of flavors and textures that promises to elevate your dessert experience.
Why You’ll Love This:
This dessert is a dream come true for chocolate and peanut lovers. The combination of moist cake, rich chocolate, creamy filling, and crunchy peanuts, all topped with a smooth caramel sauce, offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. It’s a versatile dessert that’s sure to impress, whether you’re a seasoned baker or trying your hand at something new.
Perfect Occasion:
This cake is perfect for any celebration or special occasion where you want to make a lasting impression. From birthdays and anniversaries to holiday gatherings and cozy family dinners, it’s a show-stopping dessert that will draw compliments from your guests.
Decoration Tips:
For an exquisite presentation, drizzle extra caramel sauce over the top before serving. Garnish with a sprinkle of crushed peanuts for added crunch and a touch of sea salt to enhance the flavors. Elegant chocolate shavings or curls can also add a touch of sophistication to your dessert.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 2.5 tablespoons cocoa powder
For the Cream:
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 1 packet vanilla extract
- 1 packet whipped cream powder
For the Topping:
- 1 packet heavy cream
- 7 oz dark chocolate
- 1 cup unsalted peanuts
- Ready-to-use caramel sauce
Directions:
- Cake Preparation: Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy. Sift and incorporate dry ingredients gently with a spatula. Pour into a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F until done.
- Cream Preparation: Except for the whipped cream powder, mix all cream ingredients in a suitable pot. Cook while stirring until it thickens. Turn off the heat, occasionally stir to prevent a skin from forming, and let cool. Once cooled, add the whipped cream powder and blend.
- Assembly: Cut the baked cake in half. Drizzle caramel sauce over the first layer, then spread half of the cream. Repeat with the second layer. Heat the heavy cream to just before boiling, turn off the heat, melt the chocolate in it, then add peanuts and spread over the cake.
- Let the cake cool in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours before serving.
Enjoy this delectable dessert that combines the classic flavors of chocolate and peanuts with a touch of creamy caramel for an unforgettable treat.
