Creme De Cacao Chocolate Cake Recipes

CREME DE CACAO CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• 1. Prepare & bake cake mix with 3 Tbsp. Creme de Cacao using package directions for 9x13 cake pan. Cool. Combine fudge topping and Creme de Cacao (2-3 Tbsp.) in bowl; mix well. Spread on cake. Combine whipped topping and 1/4 cup Creme de Cacao in bowl; mix well. Spread over fudge topping. Cut chocolate candy bar with scraper into curls. Sprinkle on top of cake.

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. Butter and line a 20cm round cake tin (7.5cm deep).
• Put 200g chopped dark chocolate in a medium pan with 200g butter.
• Mix 1 tbsp instant coffee granules into 125ml cold water and pour into the pan.
• Warm through over a low heat just until everything is melted - don't overheat. Or melt in the microwave for about 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Mix 85g self-raising flour, 85g plain flour, ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda, 200g light muscovado sugar, 200g golden caster sugar and 25g cocoa powder, and squash out any lumps.
• Beat 3 medium eggs with 75ml buttermilk.
• Pour the melted chocolate mixture and the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir everything to a smooth, quite runny consistency.
• Pour this into the tin and bake for 1hr 25 - 1hr 30 mins. If you push a skewer into the centre it should come out clean and the top should feel firm (don't worry if it cracks a bit).
• Leave to cool in the tin (don't worry if it dips slightly), then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Cut the cold cake horizontally into three.
• To make the ganache, put 200g chopped dark chocolate in a bowl. Pour 300ml double cream into a pan, add 2 tbsp golden caster sugar and heat until it is about to boil.
• Take off the heat and pour it over the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Cool until it is a little thicker but still pourable.
• Sandwich the layers together with just a little of the ganache. Pour the rest over the cake letting it fall down the sides and smooth over any gaps with a palette knife.
• Decorate with 50g grated chocolate or 100g chocolate curls. The cake keeps moist and gooey for 3-4 days.

CREME DE COCOA TORTE

Steps:

• Cake:.
• Mix cake and pudding mixes together and sift into large bowl.
• Add sour cream, eggs, water and oil and beat on low speed until moistened, then at medium speed for 2 minutes.
• Stir in chocolate chips.
• Divide batter evenly into 2-9 inch pans.
• Bake at 325 degree oven for 33-37 minutes.
• Insert toothpick into center to check to see if done and adjust time accordingly.
• Cool completely on wire racks.
• Raspberry Sauce:.
• Place raspberries in blender and process until smooth.
• Add powdered sugar, Grand Marnier and orange juice concentrate and process until blended.
• Pour through wire mesh strainer lined with cheese cloth.
• Press with back of spoon against sides of thestrainer to squeeze out liquid.
• Discard seeds.
• Creme de Cocoa Filling:.
• Refrigerate bowl and beaters before mixing heavy cream (I usually put them in the fridge after putting the cake in the oven).
• Beat cream, cocoa and creme de cocoa on high speed until stiff peaks form (do NOT over beat).
• Keep in refrigerater until ready to assemble cake.
• Topping:.
• Place chocolate bar, whipping cream, butter and creme de cocoa in small sauce pan together and melt stilrring constantly.
• Let stand until almost at room temperature.
• Assembling:.
• Using thread, cut each cooled cake layer into half, forming 4 thin cake layers.
• Place first cake layer, cut side up, onto cake plate.
• Spread half of creme de cocoa filling onto first cake layer.
• Top with other half of cake, cut side up.
• Pour Raspberry sauce over second layer and let soak in a minute.
• Top with next cake layer, cut side down.
• Spread the rest of the creme de cocoa filling onto third layer and top with the fourth cake layer, cut side down.
• Pour room temp topping over cake and let run down sides.
• Keep refrigerated until ready to serve and if there are any leftovers.
• My friend tops with chocolate leaves but I have never tried.
• Cut into very thin slices!

CRÈME DE CACAO CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Combine all cake ingredients except creme de cacao in large bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until all ingredients are moistened. Beat at high speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth. Pour into 3 greased and floured (8-inch) round cake pans. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely. Combine all filling ingredients in small bowl. Beat at high speed, scraping bowl often, until light and fluffy; set aside. Combine all frosting ingredients in small bowl. Beat at high speed, scraping bowl often, until light and fluffy. To assemble cake place 1 layer on serving plate. Poke top of cake all over with fork; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons creme de cacao. Spread with 1/2 filling. Place second cake layer on top. Poke top of cake all over with fork; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons creme de cacao. Spread with remaining filling. Place third cake layer on top. Poke top of cake all over with fork; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons creme de cacao. Frost entire cake with frosting. If desired, garnish with chocolate leaves.