Experience the magic of three layers of chocolate in one single cake. With a soft chocolate crepe base, rich chocolate cream, and a glossy chocolate topping studded with crunchy peanuts, this cake is every chocolate lover's dream!
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Crepes:
- Eggs: 3 pcs
- Sugar: 40g
- Low Gluten Flour: 100g
- Cocoa Powder: 10g
- Butter: 35g
- Milk: 300g
For the Chocolate Cream:
- Dark Chocolate: 100g
- Light Cream A: 100g
- Light Cream B: 200g
- Sugar: 20g
- Vanilla Paste
For the Chocolate Topping:
- Dark Chocolate: 120g
- Coconut Oil: 40g
- Chopped Nuts (preferably peanuts for added crunch)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chocolate Cream:
- For the chocolate ganache, gently heat Light Cream A and dark chocolate together either over low heat or a warm water bath until smooth and fully combined.
- Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- In a separate bowl, whip Light Cream B with sugar and vanilla paste until it reaches a yogurt-like consistency.
- Fold in a generous spoonful of the cooled chocolate ganache until combined.
- Transfer to a piping bag and set aside.
- Prepare the Chocolate Crepes:
- Whisk the eggs and sugar together until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the flour, cocoa powder, butter, and a portion of the milk until well-combined.
- Add in the remaining milk and whisk until smooth.
- Sieve the mixture to ensure a smooth batter.
- Over medium-low heat, ladle a portion of the batter into a non-stick pan, allowing it to spread thinly and bubble.
- Once cooked, transfer to a plate to cool and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Assemble the Crepe Cake:
- Lay a crepe flat on a serving dish. Pipe a thin layer of chocolate cream over it.
- Place another crepe on top and repeat the process until all crepes are stacked.
- Gently press and roll tightly to form a cake structure.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours to set.
- For the Chocolate Topping:
- In a heatproof bowl, combine dark chocolate and coconut oil. Melt them together using a warm water bath or low heat.
- Stir in the chopped nuts until well-distributed.
- Pour this glossy mixture over the set crepe cake ensuring it's evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for an additional hour to set the topping.