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Ultimate Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Buttercream, Ganache and Fresh Berries
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Ultimate Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Buttercream, Ganache and Fresh Berries

1 h 50 minPara 16Nutri-Score E€€
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Ingredientes

16 personas
  • all-purpose flourCereales360 g
  • granulated sugarDespensa400 g
  • unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)Despensa85 g
  • baking powderDespensa8 g
  • baking sodaDespensa8 g
  • saltEspecias6 g
  • eggs (lightly beaten)Lácteos3 piezas
  • milkLácteos360 ml
  • vegetable oilDespensa240 ml
  • vanilla extractDespensa10 ml
  • hot waterBebidas360 ml
  • hot brewed coffee (freshly brewed, optional)Bebidas240 ml
  • unsalted butter (softened)Lácteos450 g
  • powdered sugarDespensa840 g
  • vanilla extractDespensa15 ml
  • heavy cream (for the buttercream)Lácteos105 ml
  • salt (small pinch)Especias1 g
  • chocolate chips (or finely chopped chocolate)Despensa350 g
  • heavy cream (for the ganache)Lácteos240 ml
  • butter (optional)Lácteos15 g
  • fresh strawberries (washed)Frutas y verduras200 g
  • fresh blueberries (washed)Frutas y verduras100 g
  • fresh raspberries (washed)Frutas y verduras100 g
  • chocolate shavingsDespensa30 g
  • crushed cookies (crushed)Panadería50 g
  • sprinklesDespensa20 g
  • melted chocolate (melted)Despensa50 g
  • whipped cream (optional)Lácteos100 ml

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Nutrición

883kcal

Carbohidratos
98 g
Proteínas
7 g
Grasas
52 g
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Utensilios

  • Horno
  • Molde para bizcocho ×3
  • Bol ×3
  • Varillas
  • Batidora de varillas
  • Rejilla de enfriamiento
  • Espátula
  • Cazo

paso a paso

Preparación

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pans

    • Preheat the oven to 175 °C.
    • Grease the cake pans with butter or oil and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
    • Read the recipe through and gather all the ingredients.
    Paso 1
  2. Mix the dry ingredients

    • Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
    • Whisk thoroughly until no lumps of cocoa or flour remain.
    Paso 2
  3. Add the wet ingredients

    • Beat the eggs lightly in another bowl.
    • Add the milk, vegetable oil and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
    • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a thick batter forms.
    Paso 3
  4. Add the hot liquid

    • Carefully stir in the hot water and hot coffee.
    • The batter will become thin; mix slowly until smooth and evenly combined.
    Paso 4
  5. Bake the cakes

    • Divide the batter equally between the prepared pans.
    • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
    • Let the cakes cool in the pans, then turn out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
    Paso 5
  6. Make the vanilla buttercream

    • Beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
    • Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing slowly at first.
    • Add the vanilla, salt and cream and beat until light and fluffy; adjust with more cream or sugar if needed.
    Paso 6
  7. Make the chocolate ganache

    • Place the chocolate in a heat-safe bowl.
    • Heat the cream until hot but not boiling and pour it over the chocolate.
    • Let it sit, then stir gently until smooth and shiny; cool slightly before use.
    Paso 7
  8. Assemble the cake

    • Place the first cooled cake layer on a cake stand or plate.
    • Spread a generous layer of buttercream on top.
    • Add the second layer, spread more buttercream, then top with the final layer and check that the cake is straight.
    Paso 8
  9. Decorate and serve

    • Cover the cake with the remaining buttercream and drizzle with the ganache.
    • Decorate with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, chocolate shavings, crushed cookies, sprinkles and melted chocolate.
    • Finish with whipped cream if desired.
    Paso 9