Decadent Mocha Cake with Chocolate Rum Cream Filling: A Step-by-Step Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Mocha Cake filled with Chocolate Rum Cream. Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious treat, this cake combines rich mocha flavors with a velvety rum-infused cream filling. Follow our easy-to-follow recipe to create a show-stopping dessert that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 5 eggs
- 120g all-purpose flour
- 120g granulated sugar
- 30g cornstarch
- 30g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5g baking powder
For the Rum Syrup:
- 120ml water
- 70g granulated sugar
- 20g amber rum
For the Italian Meringue:
- 125g granulated sugar
- 70g egg whites
- 40g water
For the Mocha Buttercream:
- 360g unsalted butter (softened)
- 5 egg yolks
- 240g granulated sugar
- 100g water
- 1.5 tablespoons instant coffee
For Decoration:
- 100g slivered almonds
Preparation
- Make the Chocolate Cake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Separate the egg whites from the yolks. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 50g of sugar until pale. In another bowl, beat the egg whites with the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture using a spatula. Sift and gradually add the flour, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and baking powder until smooth. Pour the batter into a parchment-lined cake ring and bake for 20 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Rum Syrup: In a saucepan, boil water and sugar, then remove from heat and stir in the rum. Let cool.
- Make the Italian Meringue: Heat water and sugar to 121°C (250°F) for a syrup. Gradually whisk into beaten egg whites until glossy.
- Make the Mocha Buttercream: Dissolve instant coffee in water. In a saucepan, cook sugar and water to 121°C (250°F). Gradually whisk into egg yolks, then beat until cool. Add softened butter and mix until smooth.
- Assemble the Cake: Brush the cake layers with rum syrup. Spread mocha buttercream between layers and frost the cake. Decorate with slivered almonds.
Enjoy this decadent mocha cake with its rich flavors and luxurious texture. Perfect for celebrations or a special weekend treat!
