Serano Chocolate Cake

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 3
Moist and decadent Serano Chocolate Cake recipe
in Dessert

Prep

60 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

For the Cake :
1 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
5 eggs
3/4 cup white sugar
For the Simple Syrup :
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup white sugar
Italian Meringue-Chocolate Cream Filling :
1/4 cup water
7/8 cup white sugar
3 egg whites
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate , chopped
1 3/4 cups heavy cream , chilled
1/3 cup heavy cream at room temperature

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
556
Sugar
43g
Fat
30g
The Serano Chocolate Cake is a twist on classic chocolate cakes, with the Italian Meringue filling adding a light and fluffy texture to the cake's rich and moist crumb. Named for its use of Serano chocolate, this cake is sure to impress anyone with a love for chocolate. The cake is perfect for celebrations or as a special dessert to end a dinner party. This chocolate cake recipe has a few extra steps and ingredients, but the end result is definitely worth it! The cake is moist and chocolatey, while the filling is light and airy, adding a contrast in texture that elevates the entire dish. If you're looking for a decadent chocolate cake that's sure to impress, this Serano Chocolate Cake is the perfect recipe to try.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line an 8 inch cake pan with parchment paper.
2.Sift the self-rising flour and cocoa powder together into a large bowl.
3.In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar for about 5 minutes, or until pale yellow and fluffy.
4.Gradually fold in the flour-cocoa mixture until just combined.
5.Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6.Allow the cake to cool before removing it from the pan and dividing it into two layers.
7.For the Simple Syrup, combine water and sugar in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
8.For the Italian Meringue-Chocolate Cream Filling, bring a small saucepan of water to a simmer over medium heat. Combine water and sugar in a heatproof bowl, place it over the simmering water and whisk until sugar dissolves. Whip the egg whites to soft peaks and gradually pour the sugar syrup into the egg whites while continue beating. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Whip 1 3/4 cups of heavy cream until it forms peaks and fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream. Add the Italian Meringue to the mixture and gently fold it in until just combined.
9.Assemble the cake by brushing Simple Syrup on each layer, adding the Italian Meringue-Chocolate Cream Filling as the filling, and covering the cake with the remaining cream. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

PROS

This cake is rich and chocolatey, with a satisfying decadence perfect for special occasions.
The Italian Meringue filling is fluffy and light, making the cake an airy delight to eat.

CONS

This cake has a high calorie and fat content and should be enjoyed in moderation.

The recipe is moderately difficult and may require some baking experience.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not particularly healthy in terms of nutrition, chocolate has been linked to mood-boosting and stress-reducing benefits. Additionally, dark chocolate consumption may lower blood pressure and risk of heart disease. However, the sugar and calorie content should still be kept in mind when consuming chocolate in any form.

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