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Chocolate Meringue Surprise Cake Recipe

Chocolate Meringue Surprise Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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chocolate cake
4 oz (120 g) unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup (28 g) unsweetened cocoa powder ( not dutch-processed)
1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
2 1/4 cups (315 g) all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups (400 g) granulated white sugar
3 large eggs
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup (240 ml) milk
for the chocolate filling
1 cup heavy cream
sweet chocolate, diced
2 oz (60 g) butter, at room temperature
for the finishing and the glaze
3/4 cup heavy cream
sweet chocolate, diced
for the meringue
3 egg whites
120 g sugar
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp vanilla

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and line with parchment paper, a 23 x 5 cm loose bottomed baking pan. Set aside.
In a stainless steel or heatproof bowl place the chopped chocolate and cocoa powder. Pour the boiling water over the chocolate and cocoa powder and stir until they have melted. Set aside to cool while you make the batter.
In a separate bowl, whisk to combine, the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In the bowl of your electric mixer, cream the butter. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until the mixture is fluffy (this will take about 3-5 minutes). Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and melted chocolate mixture and beat to combine.
Add the milk and flour mixtures in three additions, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat only until the ingredients are incorporated.
Pour the batter in the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 35 - 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool for about 10 minutes.
When completely cooled, split the cake in half horizontally; place one half on a wire rack.
Chocolate filling:
Put the cream in a saucepan and turn the heat to medium. Remove the pan from the heat immediately before the cream starts boiling. Add the diced chocolate, and stir until dissolved.
In a small bowl, using a spatula or a fork beat the butter until soft. Stir the butter into the cream and let it cool at room temperature for about 2 hours. Spread half of the filling over the cake half and sprinkle the chopped meringue over. Place the other layer on top and spread the rest of the filling on the top and sides of the cake. Place the cake in the refrigerator while you make the glaze.
Meringue:
On a clean stainless bowl, place the egg whites and using clean beaters, beat Till frothy.
Add the cream of tartar or lemon juice if using till soft peaks formed.
Start adding the sugar till you reach a stiff peaks and the meringue is shiny and glossy. Spread meringue in a round shape in a cookie sheet lined with foil and bake in a 300 F preheated oven for 1 hour till crisp to the touch. Leave in the oven with door ajar to cool for 1 hour. Once cooled, chop the meringue into small bites.
Final glaze:
Put the cream in a saucepan and turn the heat to medium. Remove from the heat immediately before the cream starts boiling. Add the diced chocolate, and stir until dissolved. Whisk and beat the glaze until it is very light and soft. Remove the cake from the refrigerator, cover it with the glaze, and spread it uniformly with a spatula. Garnish with meringue kisses. Put the cake back in the refrigerator for 15 – 20 minutes to allow the glaze to cool. Keep in the refrigerator until serving time tightly covered.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	162.96 Kcal (682 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.2g	16%
Cholesterol	85.22mg	28%
Sodium	231.06mg	10%
Potassium	172.48mg	4%
Total Carbs	15.23g	5%
Sugars	13.11g	52%
Dietary Fiber	0.24g	1%
Protein	3.6g	7%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	66.8mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	254.02 Kcal (1064 kJ)
Calories from fat	143.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.9g	16%
Cholesterol	132.84mg	28%
Sodium	360.18mg	10%
Potassium	268.86mg	4%
Total Carbs	23.75g	5%
Sugars	20.44g	52%
Dietary Fiber	0.37g	1%
Protein	5.61g	7%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Iron	0.7mg	3%
Calcium	104.1mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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