Decadent Chocolate Peanut Cake
Ingredients:
- Cake Base:
- 4 eggs
- 100g sugar
- 10g vanilla sugar
- 50ml milk
- 50ml oil
- 80g flour
- 30g cocoa powder
- 8g baking powder
- Cake Base:
- Cream Layer:
- 200g boiled condensed milk
- 200ml whipping cream
- 100g peanuts, coarsely chopped
- Chocolate Topping:
- 200g dark chocolate
- 40ml oil
- 20g white chocolate
- 150ml milk
- 100ml coffee
- For Garnish:
- 100g peanuts, chopped
- 5g almond flakes
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Nutritional Benefits:
- Peanuts: Rich in protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins and minerals.
- Dark Chocolate: Contains antioxidants and can improve heart health.
- Condensed Milk: Adds creaminess and sweetness, contributing to energy.
- Whipping Cream: Adds richness and a satisfying texture.
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk 4 eggs, 100g sugar, and 10g vanilla sugar until fluffy and light.
- Slowly incorporate 50ml milk and 50ml oil while whisking.
- Sift 80g flour, 30g cocoa powder, and 8g baking powder together, then gently fold into the egg mixture.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into a greased 35 x 24 cm baking tray.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 15 minutes.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Cream Layer:
- In a bowl, mix 200g boiled condensed milk with 200ml whipping cream. Whip until thick and holds its shape.
- Fold in 100g coarsely chopped peanuts.
- Spread this peanut cream evenly over the cooled cake base.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Make the Chocolate Topping:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 200g dark chocolate with 40ml oil in the microwave for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine 20g white chocolate with 150ml milk and microwave for 2 minutes. Stir in 100ml coffee.
- Make the Chocolate Topping:
- Assemble the Cake:
- Pour the melted dark chocolate over the peanut cream layer, spreading to cover completely.
- Drizzle the white chocolate and coffee mixture over the dark chocolate layer.
- Sprinkle with 100g chopped peanuts and 5g almond flakes.
- Allow the cake to cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate.Final Cooling and Setting:
- Serve:
- Cut the cake into squares.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.