Eric Maître Recipe
Make Eric Maître 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
Chocolate Ganache
Garnish
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, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chocolate Ganache
- 7
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer, but do not let it boil.
- 8
Melt the Chocolate
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir gently until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- 9
Cool the Ganache
Allow the ganache to cool at room temperature until it thickens slightly, about 10-15 minutes.
Assembly
- 10
Layer the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of ganache on top.
- 11
Add Second Layer
Place the second cake layer on top and pour the remaining ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- 12
Garnish
Top the cake with fresh raspberries and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
