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Heavenly Chocolate Chiffon Cake as the name suggests is a decadent chocolate cake a perfect recipe by Chef Raphael for Valentine’s day! So if you want to celebrate with your lover this delicious sweet treat is what you need! Follow Chef’s easy steps and you won’t go wrong 😉
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HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE CHIFFON CAKE
HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE CHIFFON CAKE RECIPE
INGREDIENTS FOR THE CHOCOLATE CHIFFON CAKE
3 large eggs, separated
1 large egg white
1 cup (200 grams) white sugar
2/3 cup (85 grams) all-purpose flour
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon (40 grams) cocoa powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (120 ml) oil
1/3 cup (80 ml) water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
METHOD
STEP 1
Separate the eggs, placing the whites in one bowl and the yolks in another.
STEP 2
To the whites, add the extra egg white and bring them to room temperature (if you have cold eggs) before using.
STEP 3
Meanwhile sift together 2/3 cup (130 grams) white sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
STEP 4
In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together the oil, water, and vanilla extract.
STEP 5
Beat the egg yolks for a minute or two with a whisk/mixing machine then slowly pour the oil mixture into the egg yolks until very well combined. Now to this, gradually add the flour mixture and beat until well incorporated.
STEP 6
In a separate mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the remaining 1/3 cup (65 grams) of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
STEP 7
With a large rubber spatula or wire whisk, gently fold the egg whites into the batter just until blended (being careful not to deflate the batter).
STEP 8
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 to 45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
STEP 9
To remove the cake from the pan, run a sharp knife around the inside of the pan to loosen the cake. Invert onto a wire rack.
INGREDIENTS FOR THE CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM
1/2 cup (120 ml) whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons (28 grams) white sugar
3/4 tablespoon cocoa powder
METHOD
In a large mixing bowl combine the whipping cream, vanilla extract, sugar, and cocoa powder. Cover and chill the bowl in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, preferably an hour, so the cocoa powder has time to dissolve. Beat the mixture until stiff peaks form.
INGREDIENTS FOR THE GANACHE
227 grams bittersweet/semisweet dark chocolate cut into small pieces
3/4 cup (180 ml) whipping cream
2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter/margarine
METHOD
Place the chopped chocolate in a medium-sized stainless steel bowl. Set aside. Heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring just to a boil. Immediately pour the boiling cream over the chocolate and allow to stand for a few minutes so the chocolate melts. Gently stir with a whisk until smooth.
To Assemble the Cake:
Cut the cake horizontally into 2 when it has cooled then turn over the top layer of the cake (so the top of the cake becomes the bottom). Spread the cream evenly on one side. Replace the second layer onto the cream and gently press down to compact.
To Cover the Cake with the Ganache:
Put the cake on a wire rack that is placed over a baking sheet. In this way, if the ganache drips it will end up on the baking sheet, which makes cleaning up easier.
Pour the ganache onto the centre of the cake and, with a large spatula, spread the ganache over the top of the cake, using big strokes to push the ganache over the sides of the cake, to create an even coating of ganache.
(Note: If there are any bare spots on sides of the cake, cover with some of the ganache that has accumulated on the baking sheet.)
Gently transfer the cake to your serving platter and place the cake in the refrigerator until serving time.
Note: This cake can be made a day or two before serving.
Decorate the top of the cake with fresh raspberries, or as desired!
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