Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Ristorante Del Lago
Time2h
Serves12

Chocolate Crémeux, Dulce Chantilly, Caramelized Crispies

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Ingredients

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Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Crémeux

Dulce Chantilly

Caramelized Crispies

Method

Chocolate Cake

  1. 1

    Prepare the Batter

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.

  2. 2

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until well combined, about 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Boiling Water

    Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.

  4. 4

    Bake the Cake

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  5. 5

    Cool the Cake

    Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chocolate Crémeux

  1. 6

    Melt Chocolate

    In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and set over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) to melt. Stir until smooth.

  2. 7

    Prepare the Cream

    In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just boiling. In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.

  3. 8

    Combine Mixtures

    Slowly pour the hot cream into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Then, pour this mixture back into the saucepan.

  4. 9

    Cook the Crémeux

    Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in the melted chocolate until smooth.

  5. 10

    Chill the Crémeux

    Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.

Dulce Chantilly

  1. 11

    Whip the Cream

    In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

  2. 12

    Add Dulce de Leche

    Gently fold in the dulce de leche and vanilla extract into the whipped cream until well combined.

Caramelized Crispies

  1. 13

    Prepare Caramel

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture turns golden brown.

  2. 14

    Combine with Cereal

    Remove from heat and quickly fold in the rice cereal until evenly coated with the caramel.

  3. 15

    Cool and Crisp

    Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to cool completely. Once cooled, break into pieces.

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