"dobash" Chocolate Recipe
Make "dobash" Chocolate Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cake
Chocolate Ganache
Decoration
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chocolate Ganache Preparation
- 7
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- 8
Melt Chocolate
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the semisweet chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Add cocoa powder and mix well.
- 9
Cool Ganache
Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature before using.
Assembling the Dobash Cake
- 10
Layer the Cakes
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of ganache on top.
- 11
Add Second Layer
Place the second cake layer on top of the first layer and cover the entire cake with the remaining ganache.
- 12
Decorate
Top the cake with chocolate shavings and fresh berries if desired.