Chocolate-cream cake with mascarpone – the perfect dessert for coffee

Name: Chocolate-cream cake with mascarpone – the perfect dessert for coffee
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 3 tablespoons plain wheat flour; 3 tablespoons potato flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 5–6 tablespoons powdered sugar; 100 g milk chocolate; 100 g dark chocolate; 330 ml whipping cream (30 %); 2 teaspoons cocoa; 2 teaspoons gelatin; 1/4 cup boiling water; 330 ml whipping cream; 500 g mascarpone; 0.5 cup powdered sugar; a pinch of salt; 1 teaspoon instant coffee dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water

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Easy to prepare
12 portions
60 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Delicious layered pastry with cocoa and cream filling that will delight every chocolate lover

This chocolate-cream cake was created as an improvisation, but the result exceeded all expectations. The combination of a fluffy sponge, chocolate cream made with cream and a delicate mascarpone cream creates a harmonious and balanced dessert that perfectly complements a cup of coffee or decorates a festive table. The recipe does not require complicated procedures and the result is very impressive and rich in flavor.

For 12 portions

Ingredients

For the sponge base:

3 eggs
3 tablespoons plain wheat flour
3 tablespoons potato flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
5–6 tablespoons powdered sugar

Cream I – chocolate:

100 g milk chocolate
100 g dark chocolate
330 ml whipping cream (30 %)
2 teaspoons cocoa
2 teaspoons gelatin
1/4 cup boiling water

Cream II – cream:

330 ml whipping cream
500 g mascarpone
0.5 cup powdered sugar
a pinch of salt

For moistening the sponge:

1 teaspoon instant coffee dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water

Preparation procedure

Sponge base Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks. Gradually beat in the sugar, then the yolks. Add both flours mixed with the baking powder and gently fold. Pour the batter into a pan lined with baking paper and bake at 180 °C for approximately 15 minutes. Let cool.
Chocolate cream In a double boiler or over low heat melt the chocolate with 1/4 cup of cream and the cocoa into a smooth mixture. Prepare the dissolved gelatin separately (pour boiling water over it and mix well). Whip the remaining cream and combine it with the chocolate mixture and the gelatin. Mix everything well and chill to set in the refrigerator.
Cream filling Whip the cream to stiff peaks, add the powdered sugar, a pinch of salt and the mascarpone. Beat until smooth.
Assembling the cake Drizzle the sponge layer with the coffee punch. Layer the chocolate cream, smooth well and let it firm slightly. Then spread the cream filling and smooth as well. Place the cake in the fridge for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
Final touch Before serving, sprinkle the top with grated chocolate or cocoa to taste.

Total preparation time: approx. 60 minutes + chilling time in the fridge (min. 4 hours, ideally overnight)

Number of servings: 12

Conclusion

The chocolate-cream cake is exactly the kind of dessert you’ll fall in love with from the first bite. The combination of a moist sponge, an intense chocolate cream and delicate mascarpone makes it an exceptional dessert not only for coffee but also for celebratory occasions. If you’re looking for inspiration for a dessert that both tastes and looks luxurious, you’ve just found it.