Darjeeling-Chocolate Layer Cake

Darjeeling tea, known for its unique flavor and aroma, adds a subtle and delightful twist to this classic chocolate layer cake.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Darjeeling-Chocolate Layer Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Darjeeling tea
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 cup Whipping cream
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dark chocolate
• For garnish Fresh berries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine the Darjeeling tea and milk in a separate bowl. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the tea mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a chilled bowl, whip the whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
8. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream.
9. Melt the dark chocolate and drizzle it over the top of the cake. Garnish with fresh berries.
10. Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
11. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 38g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.