Jun 09 2026
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Crossroads Reserve Recipe

Inspired by Lazia
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Make Crossroads Reserve 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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Base Ingredients

Frosting Ingredients

Method

Preparing the Cake

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined and smooth.

  5. 5

    Pour Batter

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Making the Frosting

  1. 8

    Melt Chocolate

    In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Let it cool slightly.

  2. 9

    Cream Butter

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy.

  3. 10

    Add Sugar

    Gradually add the powdered sugar to the butter, mixing on low speed until combined.

  4. 11

    Incorporate Cream and Vanilla

    Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.

  5. 12

    Add Chocolate

    Carefully fold in the melted chocolate until fully incorporated and the frosting is a rich brown color.

Assembling the Cake

  1. 13

    Frost the First Layer

    Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top.

  2. 14

    Add Second Layer

    Place the second cake layer on top of the frosted layer.

  3. 15

    Frost the Top and Sides

    Spread frosting over the top and sides of the cake, smoothing it out with a spatula.

  4. 16

    Decorate

    Optional: Decorate the cake with chocolate shavings or fresh berries, if desired.

  5. 17

    Serve

    Slice the cake and serve to your guests, enjoying the rich flavors of the Crossroads Reserve.

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