Mix triple choc layer cake

in foodphotography •  7 years ago 


Swirl your way to the top of this jaw-stopping four-layer triple-chocolate masterpiece.

  • INGREDIENTS
    570g (2 2/3 cups) caster sugar
    375ml (1 1/2 cups) milk
    300g Western Star unsalted Butter
    95g (1 cup) Dutch cocoa powder
    1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
    300g (2 cups) self-raising flour
    75g (1/2 cup) plain flour
    4 eggs
    2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • DARK CHOCOLATE GANACHE
    800g dark chocolate, finely chopped
    500ml (2 cups) thickened cream
    80g Western Star unsalted butter

  • WHITE CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM
    200g Western Star Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
    250g icing sugar mixture
    1 tablespoon milk
    180g white chocolate, melted, cooled

  • METHOD

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to the forced 180C / 160C fan. Grease 2 round cake pans of 19.5 cm (basic measurement) with melted butter. Line the bases with parchment paper.

  • 2nd step
    Place the sugar, milk and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking until smooth (do not boil). Use a fine sieve to sift cocoa and baking soda. Whisk until well blended. Remove from fire. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly.

  • Step 3
    Add the flours to the chocolate mixture. Whisk until mixture is smooth. Whisk eggs and vanilla until well blended.

  • Step 4
    Divide the mixture into the prepared mussels. Tape gently on a bench to release the air bubbles. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a good start. Set aside for 2 minutes before turning on grids to cool completely.

  • Step 5
    For the ganache, place the chocolate, cream and butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir for 5-8 minutes or until chocolate is melted and smooth. For in a bowl. Place in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours or until it is thickened and the consistency of the peanut butter.

  • Step 6
    For the white butter cream, use electric beaters to beat the butter in a bowl until it is pale and creamy. Gradually add the icing sugar. Beat until combined. Beat the milk until light and creamy. Beat the white chocolate until you get a combination.

  • Step 7
    To make chocolate butter cream, mix 1/4 cup of the butter cre


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Nice recipe will sure try it out.