Description
Indulgent chocolate dream cake promises pure bliss without turning on the oven. Creamy layers of rich chocolate and silky textures will sweep you into dessert paradise, making each cool bite a delightful escape from ordinary sweets.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) chocolate wafers
- 5 egg whites
- 300 grams (10.5 ounces) powdered sugar
- 20 grams (0.7 ounces) cocoa powder
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) chocolate (for topping)
Stabilizing Ingredients:
- 10 grams (0.35 ounces) gelatin or 15 grams (0.53 ounces) agar-agar
- 100 milliliters (3.4 fluid ounces) water
Binding Ingredients:
- 80 grams (2.8 ounces) butter
Instructions
- Dissolve gelatin or agar-agar in lukewarm water according to package directions, ensuring complete integration without lumps.
- Pulverize chocolate wafers into fine, uniform crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
- Sanitize mixing bowl and whisk attachment, then whip egg whites until they form soft, billowy peaks with a glossy appearance.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar into egg whites, continuing to beat until mixture becomes thick, glossy, and forms rigid, pointed peaks.
- Delicately fold cocoa powder and crushed chocolate wafers into meringue using a spatula, maintaining the mixture’s airy texture.
- Integrate the prepared gelatin or agar-agar into the meringue mixture, stirring gently to distribute evenly without deflating the mixture.
- Transfer the combined mixture into an 18-centimeter round mold, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even layer.
- Create chocolate topping by melting chocolate and butter together in a double boiler, stirring until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Drizzle the molten chocolate mixture over the cake’s surface, using a spatula to spread it uniformly and create an elegant finish.
- Refrigerate the cake for 2 hours at 40°F, allowing it to set completely and develop a firm, elegant texture.
- Carefully unmold the chilled cake and slice into elegant portions before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter texture, whip egg whites to stiff peaks using room temperature eggs, ensuring maximum volume and stability.
- Swap regular chocolate wafers with gluten-free alternatives to make the dessert suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Use vegetarian gelatin substitutes like agar-agar or carrageenan to create a plant-based version of this dreamy chocolate cake.
- To enhance flavor complexity, experiment with different chocolate varieties like dark, milk, or white chocolate in the topping and base layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 302
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 39mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg