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Elegant Chocolate Round Cake

Elegant Chocolate Round Cake
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This elegant chocolate round cake combines a moist cocoa sponge, rich chocolate mousse, and glossy ganache glaze. Decorated with chocolate macarons and toasted hazelnuts, it’s perfect for celebrations or when you want a showstopping homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 200g dark chocolate (chopped)
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for glaze)
  • 100g dark chocolate (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 chocolate macarons (for decoration)
  • 1/4 cup crushed hazelnuts (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. Mix flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir in buttermilk and hot water until smooth. Pour into pan and bake for 20–25 minutes. Let cool completely.
  4. Melt 200g chocolate and cool slightly. Whip cream to soft peaks and fold into chocolate to create mousse. Chill if needed.
  5. Place cooled cake into a ring mold. Spread or pipe mousse on top. Chill for at least 4–6 hours or overnight.
  6. Heat 1/2 cup cream and pour over 100g chocolate and butter. Stir until smooth to make glaze. Let cool slightly.
  7. Remove cake from mold and pour glaze over the top. Let it settle and smooth as needed.
  8. Decorate with macarons and crushed hazelnuts around the base. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
  • Make sure the mousse is chilled and the cake is cold before glazing.
  • For clean slices, dip a knife in hot water between cuts.
  • Customize with your favorite toppings like berries, gold leaf, or nut praline.

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