Chocolate Birthday Cake with Ganache : A two-layer birthday cake of chocolate sponge, covered with a glossy ganache. A classic that pleases every age.
- 10 servings
- Preparation 30 min
- Cooking 30 min
- Total 60 min
- Level medium
- Devices TM7 · TM6 · TM5
Ingredients : chocolate birthday cake
- 5 eggs
- 200 g sugar
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 packet baking powder
- 100 g melted butter
- 250 g dark chocolate
- 250 ml whole heavy cream
Preparation : chocolate birthday cake
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and butter two 20 cm (8 in) round pans.
- Put the eggs and sugar in the bowl and whip with the butterfly whisk. 4 minspeed 3
- Add the flour, cocoa, baking powder and melted butter and mix gently. 20 secspeed 2
- Divide between the pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 180°C (350°F). Let cool on a rack.
- Clean the bowl, add the chocolate and chop. 10 secspeed 8
- Add the cream and heat while mixing. 3 min70°Cspeed 3
- Let the ganache thicken for 30 minutes, then spread between the two cake layers and over the top.
Let the ganache cool slightly before spreading it. It will be smooth and will not run everywhere.
Storage: 3 days in the refrigerator, take out 30 minutes before serving.
You can make this dish stress free with simple ingredients. Allow about 60 minutes in total. All settings (time, temperature, speed and rotation direction) work on the Thermomix TM5, TM6 and TM7. Follow the steps in order and the result will turn out well. You can also download the recipe as a PDF or copy it to Cookidoo and cook it right away.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this recipe take?
Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking, which is 60 minutes in total.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 10 servings. The Thermomix bowl holds 2.2 liters at most (about 2.3 quarts): do not double the quantities without checking that limit.
How do I store this recipe?
3 days in the refrigerator, take out 30 minutes before serving.
Which Thermomix model can I use?
The settings shown (time, temperature, speed, rotation direction) work on the Thermomix TM5, TM6 and TM7. Follow the steps in order, one at a time.
