Beso De Luna Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Decoration Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and well combined. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Make the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until smooth.
- 9
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add heavy cream and vanilla extract to the frosting. Beat until fluffy and well combined.
Assembling the Cake
- 10
Layer the Cake
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
- 11
Add Second Layer
Place the second cake layer on top and spread frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
- 12
Decorate the Cake
Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the top and dust with edible silver dust for a decorative finish.
