OAXACAN CHOCOLATE MOCHA CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Place a large heatproof mixing bowl over simmering water, or on the top of a double boiler. Stir together chopped chocolate and butter, until melted. Remove from the heat. Place a mixing bowl over warm tap water. Add eggs and beat with an electric mixer, until light in color and tripled in volume, about 3 minutes at medium speed and then high speed for another 5 minutes. Gently fold half of the eggs into the chocolate mixture.
- Then fold in espresso beans. Add the remaining eggs, folding gently, until a few streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix. Pour batter into the cake pan. Place cake pans in a bain marie (water bath). Place in the oven and bake for 5 minutes. Cover the cake pan with aluminum foil and bake, still in the bain marie, and additional 10 minutes. Set aside to cool on a rack for 45 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours, to overnight. Turn oven down to 350 degrees. On a baking sheet spread pecan halves. Toast until golden, about 10 - 15 minutes. Set aside to cool. To remove cake from pan, place the pan over a low burner for a moment or two. Run a sharp knife around the inside edge to loosen the cake. Invert onto a platter.
- Whisk the crema or creme fraiche with the sugar and vanilla until peaks form. Pile the stiff cream on the chocolate cake. Then, using a spatula, spread it out to the edges to make a thick even layer of cream over the top, being careful not to drip the white cream onto the sides of the cake. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set. Arrange pecan halves on top of the cream to form a circle around the outside edge. Dip your fingertips or a fork into the melted chocolate and drizzle over the center in a free-form pattern. Refrigerate until serving time. The finished cake can be held overnight.
- In large bowl whisk together cream and buttermilk. Cover and set in a warm place (a gas oven with just the heat from the pilot light for example) for 8 hours. Place in refrigerator. Can be kept for up to a week.
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Sayam Patwary
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Sophia Burgoa
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Jenni Herbert
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate.
Mapule Hlanguza
[email protected]This cake is very rich, so a little goes a long way.
Mollika Raj
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great.
Jaylen
[email protected]This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Yhaw Epixode
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it. It was the perfect cake for her special day.
Chris Simpson
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing.
Linnette Treasure
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to chocolate cake recipe.
Anik Hasan
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and looks beautiful.
Kadir Ahmed
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes. Everyone loved it!
Mira giri
[email protected]This cake was dense and fudgy, just the way I like it. The frosting was rich and creamy.
Janie
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The mocha frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and bitter.
Malak Yasir
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.
shamil kenya
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more coffee flavor to the frosting.
Joe Widdifield
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making it again.
mdarafat3735
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he had ever had.
Chan Muhammad
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the mocha frosting was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate or coffee.