Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the richness of chocolate and the ethereal lightness of meringue. This delectable chocolate cake with snowy meringue frosting is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The moist and decadent chocolate cake, made with a blend of cocoa powder and melted chocolate, provides a sturdy base for the fluffy and airy meringue frosting. The meringue, whipped to perfection, resembles a snowy landscape, adding a touch of elegance and whimsy to this classic dessert. With a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness, this cake is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe, complete with step-by-step instructions and a detailed ingredient list, will guide you through the process of creating this stunning and delicious dessert.
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CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH SNOWY MERINGUE
This luscious chocolate dessert is covered with ganache and topped with fluffy meringue.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the cake layers: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment paper; butter parchment. Dust with flour, and tap out excess; set aside. Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring. Let cool completely. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Put butter and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Mix in buttermilk and vanilla. Add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the eggs, 2 at a time. Add melted chocolate; mix until smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake until a cake tester comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool on wire racks 15 minutes. Turn out cakes, and remove parchment. Let cool completely on racks.
- Meanwhile, make the ganache filling: Bring cream to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour over chocolate in a heatproof mixer bowl; stir until smooth. Let cool completely. Attach bowl to mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until mixture reaches a medium stiff consistency, 2 to 5 minutes, checking frequently. If it does not reach this consistency, chill in freezer up to 5 minutes, then continue beating.
- Assemble cake: Trim rounded tops of cakes flat. Stir together 1 1/2 cups filling and the almonds; spread over one cake layer. Top with second layer, and spread remaining filling over top and sides. Smooth with an offset spatula. Refrigerate until filling is very firm, 1 to 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, make the ganache glaze: Bring cream to a boil over medium-high heat. Pour over chocolate in a bowl; stir until smooth. Let cool completely.
- Transfer assembled cake to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Pour glaze over cake all at once, using a spatula to push it over edges and down sides. (This must be done in one pour or the coating will have drips.) Refrigerate until set, 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours.
- Make the topping: Put egg whites and sugar into a heatproof mixer bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk until sugar has dissolved and mixture reaches 160 degrees, 4 to 5 minutes. Attach bowl to mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form, 7 to 10 minutes. Mound meringue on top of cake; swirl decoratively. Serve.
MERINGUE-SWIRLED CHOCOLATE CAKE
Enjoy this delicious meringue-swirled chocolate cake made using Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix and eggs that's perfect for dessert.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Generously grease and lightly flour bottom and side of 9-inch springform pan.
- Make cake batter as directed on box; set aside. In medium bowl, beat 3 egg whites with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy.
- Spread two-thirds of the meringue up side of pan (do not spread on bottom of pan). Pour cake batter into pan; top with remaining meringue. Cut through meringue on top of cake and cake batter with tip of knife to swirl meringue through batter.
- Bake about 1 hour 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around side of pan to loosen cake; remove side of pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g
CHOCOLATE MERINGUES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 4h
Yield approximately 50 meringues
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat the egg whites until frothy. Add the cream of tartar and granulated sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat until the egg whites are stiff and shiny and the sugar granules cannot be felt in the whites. Beat in the vanilla, reduce speed to low and add cocoa until combined. With a spatula put the egg white mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 2-inch meringue "kisses" on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, at least 2 inches apart. Bake in the middle of oven for 2 hours. Turn off oven and leave the meringues in it for at least 2 more hours or until meringues are completely dry.
CHOCOLATE MERINGUE CAKE
Oh my gosh, this cake takes time, effort and energy, but the results are WELL worth it and it is actually easier than it looks. This is a beautiful cake and everyone RAVES over it. You can make the cake layers ahead of time and freeze them for up to a month (thaw them at room tem before assembling the cake). The meringues can be baked a day ahead of time and store in tins. The cream cheese filling can be prepared a day ahead of time and refrigerated.
Provided by Sherrybeth
Categories Dessert
Time 4h
Yield 1 3 layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- FOR CAKE:.
- Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter at medium speed until creamy.
- Add sugar and beat well.
- Add egg yolks, one at a time and beat until well blended after each addition.
- In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk and 2 teaspoons flavoring.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and cocoa. Add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk mixture; beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat at low speed after each addition until well blended.
- Stir in the pecans and mix well.
- Fold in the beaten egg whites and pour the batter into 3 well greased 9 inch cake pans.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until a wooden toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove cake to wire racks to cool completely.
- CREAM CHEESE FILLING:.
- Beat the first four ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
- Once the cake cools completely, spread this filling between the layers.
- GANACHE:.
- Bring whipping cream to a simmer in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and add chocolate, stirring until the chocolate is melted.
- Cool until ganache becomes a spreading consistency (stirring often).
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with ganache reserving 1/2 cup.
- MERINGUES:.
- Beat the egg whites, vinegar and salt at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy.
- Gradually add sugar; beating until soft peaks form and sugar dissolves.
- Fold in chocolate.
- Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto parchment paper lined baking sheets and bake at 250°F for 35 minutes.
- Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cool, mound meringues on top of cake to form a small mountain, beginning at the sides and working in, layering 3-4 layers high. Drizzle the meringues with the remaining ganache.
- TO SERVE THE CAKE:.
- Before cutting, remove the meringues with small tongs and use them as a garnish on each cake serving.
- TO STORE:.
- IF you have any cake left, store it in the refrigerator without the meringues. Store the meringues in an airtight container at room temperature.
CHOCOLATE MERINGUES
From the first time I baked these cookies, they've been a lip-smacking success. Old-fashioned and attractive, they make a perfect holiday pastry. I'm the grandmother of six and stay active with a German folk dance group.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Beat in vinegar and vanilla. , Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Fold into egg white mixture; fold in coconut and almonds., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-11 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE AND HAZELNUT MERINGUE CAKE
This cake has delicious twists and turns from it crackly top and hidden hazelnut center to its chocolatey finish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-3-inch springform pan. Line bottom with parchment. Butter parchment, and sprinkle with flour; tap out excess. Set aside.
- Spread hazelnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast until fragrant and skins start to crack, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven; rub vigorously with a clean kitchen towel to take off skins. Let cool; roughly chop. Set aside.
- Make cake batter: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and brown sugar until pale and smooth. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition, until mixture is light and fluffy. Add melted chocolate, vanilla, and rum, if using; beat until combined. Set aside.
- In a clean mixer bowl, combine 6 egg whites and salt; using the whisk attachment, beat on high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Stir one-third of the egg whites into chocolate mixture. Fold in remaining beaten egg whites just until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan, and bake 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make meringue: Combine hazelnuts, chopped chocolate, and cornstarch in a small bowl, and set aside. Place remaining 4 egg whites and cream of tartar in a clean mixer bowl; using a clean whisk attachment, beat on high speed until frothy. With mixer running, slowly add superfine sugar; continue beating until stiff peaks form, about 8 minutes. Fold in hazelnut mixture.
- Remove cake from oven. Using an offset spatula, spread meringue mixture on top of cake, and return to oven. Bake until meringue is lightly browned and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack; let stand 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the cake to loosen, and release sides of pan. Let cool, about 30 minutes, before slicing and serving.
Tips:
- Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the cake batter to come together smoothly and evenly.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%. If you can't find high-quality chocolate where you live, you can always make your own.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough and dense. Mix the ingredients only until they are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake to rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
- When making the meringue, make sure the egg whites are stiff peaks before you start adding the sugar. This will prevent the meringue from becoming grainy.
- If you are having trouble getting the meringue to hold stiff peaks, you can add a pinch of cream of tartar to the egg whites before you start whipping them.
- Use a kitchen torch to brown the meringue. This will give it a beautiful golden color and a slightly crispy texture.
Conclusion:
This chocolate cake with snowy meringue is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. The cake is moist and rich, and the meringue is light and fluffy. The combination of chocolate and meringue is simply irresistible. If you are looking for a show-stopping dessert that will wow your guests, this is the recipe for you.
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