Best Frozen Mocha Cake With Chocolate Ganache Glaze Recipes

FROZEN MOCHA CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE GANACHE GLAZE

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375° F.
• Lightly butter two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 ½-inch-high sides. Line the bottom of the pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Combine chocolate and water in top of double boiler set over simmering water. Stir until chocolate is smooth. Remove from over water. Transfer chocolate to large bowl; cool 5 minutes. Whisk egg yolks into chocolate.
• Beat whites in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff and glossy. Fold ¼ of egg whites into chocolate to lighten. Gently fold remaining egg whites into chocolate mixture in 2 additions, just until combined, being careful not to deflate batter.
• Divide batter between prepared pans (layers will be very thin). Bake until cakes begin to pull away from sides of pans and wooden cake tester or toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 10 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on wire rack for 1 hour.
• Once cooled, carefully invert cakes onto 9-inch-diameter cardboard rounds or tart pan bottoms. Cool cakes completely. Peel off parchment paper.
• While waiting for the cakes to cool, line 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 1 ½-inch-high sides (we reused one that we previously baked in) with plastic wrap, leaving 5-inch overhang. Set aside.
• Whisk egg yolks, ¼ cup of the sugar, and Kahlúa in medium metal bowl to blend. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water). Using hand-held electric mixer, beat until yolk mixture is thick and instant-read thermometer inserted into mixture registers 140°F for 3 minutes, about 9 minutes total. Remove bowl from over water. Continue to beat mixture until cool to touch, about 3 minutes.
• Beat whipping cream and espresso powder in another medium bowl until firm peaks form. Fold cream mixture into yolk mixture in 2 additions.
• Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites in large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining ¼ cup sugar and beat until stiff and glossy. Gently fold egg white mixture into yolk mixture in 2 additions. Fold in chopped chocolate.
• Carefully place one completely cooled cake layer in the bottom of the prepared pan (cake layer is very delicate).
• Spread the filling evenly over first cake layer (filling layer will be thick). Top with second cake layer; press gently to adhere. Fold plastic overhang over cake, then cover with foil. Freeze cake overnight. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep frozen.
• Invert cake onto 9-inch-diameter cardboard round or tart pan bottom; place on rack set over rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.
• Bring cream, Kahlúa, and corn syrup to a simmer in small saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; whisk until smooth. Transfer ½ cup glaze to small bowl; chill until cool and very slightly thickened but easily spreadable (if too thick, glaze will not spread smoothly on frozen cake), about 10 minutes
• Meanwhile while you wait for the glaze to cool, remove foil and plastic wrap from top of cake. Working quickly, spread thin layer of chilled glaze over top and sides of cake. Freeze until glaze is set, about 1 hour.
• Rewarm remaining glaze over low heat until just warm and pourable. Transfer to ½-cup measuring cup. Pour this ½-cup of glaze over top of cake. Using an offset spatula, quickly spread the glaze over top, allowing excess to run down sides of cake; smooth over sides (glaze will harden quickly on frozen cake). Pour remaining glaze over top of cake; spread quickly and smoothly over top and sides. Sprinkle coffee beans around top edge of cake. Freeze until firm and glaze is set, at least 4 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; keep frozen.

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH MOCHA FROSTING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan. Line with parchment paper, then grease and flour the pan.
• Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for 4 to 5 minutes, until light and fluffy, scraping down the bowl. On medium speed, add the vanilla, then beat in the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated and the batter is smooth.
• Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. In another bowl or a liquid measuring cup, whisk together the hot water, cocoa powder, and espresso powder until smooth. Add the half-and-half and whisk until smooth. With the mixer on low, add the flour and chocolate mixtures alternately in thirds, starting and ending with the flour. With a rubber spatula, scrape down the bowl to be sure the batter is well mixed.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan. Turn out onto a flat platter or board and frost the top with the Mocha Frosting. Cut in squares and serve.
• Place the chocolate, butter, and espresso powder in a bowl. Heat the cream to simmer and pour it over the chocolate mixture, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted. (If the chocolate isn't melted, microwave the mixture for 15 seconds.) Stir in the Kahlua and vanilla and stir until the mixture is smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes only, until cool but not cold.
• Scrape down the bowl and beat the frosting with a handheld mixer on high speed for 15 to 20 seconds only, until the mixture forms soft peaks. (If you overbeat it, it will curdle!) Spread on the cake immediately with a metal spatula.

MOCHA CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE GANACHE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• For the chocolate ganache: Melt the chocolate and cream together in a double boiler. Stir until thoroughly combined, then chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour. On a double boiler, place one part of chocolate and cream.
• For the sponge cake, first preheat your oven to 180°C.
• Cream together the sugar, brown sugar, and butter until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, set the butter-sugar mixture aside and mix together the vanilla and eggs.
• Get your butter-sugar mixture and slowly add in the vanilla-egg mixture. (Make sure to do it slowly to prevent the fat and water from separating).
• Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder into the mixture and fold it in.
• Halfway through mixing, add in the remaining chocolate (chopped) and stir until there are no more flour pockets.
• On a buttered pan lined with parchment paper, pour in the batter, ensuring that it is spread evenly. Tap on the counter to release air bubbles, then bake for 20-25 minutes.
• Cool for 30 minutes, at least, once cooked through.
• For the syrup: mix together the coffee, cane sugar, and milk properly.
• To assemble, add some syrup to your cake and let it cool for 10 minutes.
• Pour the chocolate ganache on top of your cake and let it chill again, this time for 30 minutes.
• Serve.

THREE-LAYER CHOCOLATE GANACHE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda. Beat in mayonnaise, coffee and vanilla. Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool completely. In a large bowl, cream butter. Gradually beat in cooled mixture. Stir in chocolate chips., For ganache, place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; let stand 5 minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate, covered, until cold. Beat ganache just until soft peaks form, 15-30 seconds (do not overbeat)., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with ganache. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate, cream and butter. Microwave at 50% power for 1-2 minutes or until smooth, stirring twice. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Drizzle over cake, allowing some to flow over sides. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.