Indulge in a luxurious dessert with this Decadent Chocolate Raspberry Cake. Each layer of this cake marries rich chocolate with the tartness of raspberries, creating a delightful contrast. The texture is enhanced with ground biscuits and walnuts, making each bite a memorable experience. Follow this guide to create a masterpiece that’s perfect for any special occasion or when you simply crave something exquisite.
Ingredients:
For the Cake Base:
- 8 egg whites
- 120 g sugar
- 60 g ground biscuit (such as digestive or graham crackers)
- 80 g ground walnuts
For the Cream:
- 8 egg yolks
- 130 g sugar
- 150 g flour
- 700 ml milk
- 200 g chocolate with raspberries (or raspberry-flavored chocolate)
- 250 g margarine or butter (at room temperature)
For the Assembly and Decoration:
- 100 g plasma biscuits (or any vanilla-flavored biscuit), crushed
- 200 ml whipping cream
- 30 g cooking chocolate (for garnish)
- Ground walnuts, for sprinkling
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cake Base:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a round cake tin with parchment paper.
- Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 120 g of sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks are achieved.
- Fold in the ground biscuits and walnuts gently until just combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
2. Make the Cream:
- Whisk together the egg yolks and 130 g of sugar until pale and creamy.
- Mix the flour into the egg yolk mixture gradually, then slowly add the milk, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Cook this mixture over low heat, stirring continuously until it thickens. Once thickened, remove from heat.
- Melt the chocolate with raspberries and mix it into the custard. Let it cool slightly.
- Beat the margarine or butter until light and fluffy, then gradually mix it into the cooled chocolate custard until well combined.
3. Assemble the Cake:
- Place the cake base on a serving plate. If the cake has domed, you may wish to level it with a knife.
- Spread a thin layer of the chocolate raspberry cream over the base.
- Sprinkle a layer of crushed plasma biscuits over the cream.
- Cover with the remaining cream, smoothing the top.
4. Decorate:
- Whip the whipping cream until stiff peaks form, then spread over the top of the cake.
- Melt the cooking chocolate and drizzle over the whipped cream for a decorative finish.
- Sprinkle ground walnuts around the edges or over the top for added texture and flavor.
5. Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the cream to set.
- Serve chilled, cutting into slices to reveal the beautiful layers.
This Decadent Chocolate Raspberry Cake is a celebration of flavors and textures, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself. Enjoy the process of creating this heavenly delight and the even better process of indulging in it!