The best cake I’ve ever eaten! You will be amazed! Quick and easy recipe
Ingredients (20 cm mold):
For the Cake:
- 2 medium eggs
- A pinch of salt
- 60g sugar (3 tablespoons)
- 50g all-purpose flour (2 tablespoons + 1/2 tablespoon)
- 10g unsweetened cocoa (1 teaspoon)
For Soaking:
- 160ml coffee
- 2 teaspoons sugar
For the Chocolate Mousse:
- 4 eggs
- 200g dark chocolate
- 100g butter
- 20ml coffee (2 tablespoons)
- 40g sugar (2 tablespoons)
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 60g dark chocolate
- 40ml milk
Instructions:
For the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Separate 2 medium eggs. Beat egg yolks with a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add 60g of sugar while continuing to beat until light and creamy.
- Sift in 50g of all-purpose flour and 10g of cocoa. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the cocoa mixture.
- Pour the batter into a 20 cm mold and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool.
For Soaking:
- Combine 160ml of coffee with 2 teaspoons of sugar. Allow it to cool.
For the Chocolate Mousse: - Melt 200g of dark chocolate with 100g of butter in a double boiler. Add 20ml of coffee and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, beat 4 eggs with 40g of sugar until fluffy.
- Gradually fold the melted chocolate mixture into the beaten eggs.
- Spread the chocolate mousse over the cooled cake.
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- Heat 60g of dark chocolate and 40ml of milk in a saucepan until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the chocolate mousse.
- Refrigerate the cake for a few hours to set.
- Enjoy this heavenly Christmas cake that’s sure to amaze your taste buds!