Dome Cake Filled with Chocolate and Nut Cream
The dome cake is also known as a bombe cake and is a classic French dessert.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Dome Cake Filled with Chocolate and Nut Cream
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
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Pour the batter into a greased dome-shaped cake pan.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it starts to simmer.
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Remove from heat and stir in the chopped chocolate until melted and smooth.
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Let the chocolate cream mixture cool for 30 minutes.
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In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture.
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Cut off the top of the dome cake to create a flat surface.
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Fill the hollow center of the cake with the chocolate and nut cream.
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Replace the top of the cake.
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Dust the cake with powdered sugar.
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Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 28g44%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 32g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
