Sfumato Recipe
Make Sfumato 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
Sfumato Layer
Garnish
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Base
Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Base
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Sfumato Layer Preparation
- 7
Melt Chocolate
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream. Stir continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- 8
- 9
Add Coffee
Pour in the brewed coffee and mix until well combined. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- 10
Spread on Base
Once the base is completely cooled, pour the chocolate mixture over the top and spread evenly with a spatula.
Garnishing
- 11
Prepare Whipped Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Sweeten with powdered sugar if desired.
- 12
Garnish the Sfumato
Top the chocolate layer with dollops of whipped cream. Dust with cocoa powder and sprinkle chocolate shavings on top.
- 13
Serve
Cut into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious Sfumato!
