French Mocha Cake
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Today we are making a delicious mocha cake! With its delicious coffee whipped cream and whipped chocolate ganache, this delicious mocha cake is packed with an incredible amount of flavor and is truly a dream come true for any coffee lover out there!
As a coffee lover myself, I always enjoy sharing coffee recipes! Since our delicious Italian Tiramisu recipe, I have been thinking about what coffee recipe I would really like to eat, and this coffee cake has it all!
With almost 0 added sugar, soft and creamy, this delicious mocha cake is pure happiness with every bite!
We can’t wait for you to make this easy cake at home!
Bon appétit!
Difficulty: 
Prep time: 40 mins / Cook time: 20 mins / Servings: 10 people
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Chocolate Mirror Glaze
4¼ oz (120g) - Water (for gelatin)
¾ oz (20g) - Gelatin powder
7 oz (200g) - Water
12 oz (340g) - Stevia
6¼ oz (180g) - Heavy cream
5¼ oz (150g) - Cocoa powder
Chocolate Whipped Ganache
1.9 oz (55g) - Heavy cream
1.6 oz (45g) - Dark chocolate
3.5 oz (100g) - Heavy cream
Whipped Coffee Cream
7.75 oz (220g) - Heavy cream
1.75 oz (50g) - Coffee beans
1½ tbsp (18g) - Water
1 tsp (3g) - Gelatin powder
3.5 oz (100g) - Milk chocolate
0.5 oz (15g) - Coffee extract
Hazelnut Dacquoise
2.6 oz (75g) - Hazelnut flour
2.8 oz (80g) - Powdered sugar
1 tbsp (15g) - Flour
3 - Egg whites
1 oz (30g) - Xylitol
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We advise that you prepare all the above ingredients before starting.
You will typically need: a scale, measuring cups, mixing bowls.
Chocolate Mirror Glaze
1 - Mix the gelatin into the water and set it aside to let it bloom.
2 - In a large saucepan (or like us a saucier pan), add the stevia, heavy cream, and water. Stir together using a silicone spatula and gently bring to a boil for 1 minute. Then, remove from the heat.
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3 - Microwave the gelatin for 10 seconds before adding it to the cream mixture.
4 - Finally, add in the cocoa powder and fully combine with a silicone whisk.
5 - Transfer the glaze through a sieve into a large bowl to remove any lumps.
Tip: We store our ingredients in these mixing bowls from Duralex while cooking. We love Duralex for their quality products and low prices!
6 - Place a sheet of plastic wrap over the glaze, making sure it is in contact with it so that you avoid a skin being formed. Then, refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Tip: Help the planet by choosing biodegradable food wrap instead of plastic :)
Chocolate Whipped Ganache
1 - Pour the 1.9 oz (55g) of heavy cream into a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
2 - Next, add the dark chocolate to a mixing bowl and pour the hot cream over it. Let them sit for a couple of minutes and emulsify them together using a silicone spatula.
3 - When fully homogeneous, add the remaining cold heavy cream and mix until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Coffee Whipped Cream
1 - Add the heavy cream and coffee beans to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then, turn off the heat, cover with a towel and let the coffee infuse for 15 minutes.
2 - Next, mix the gelatin into the water and set it aside to let it bloom.
Tip: We store our spices and small quantities in these mini glass bowls from Duralex while cooking.
3 - Add the milk chocolate to a large mixing bowl and pass the heavy cream through a sieve over it.
4 - Then, emulsify the hot heavy cream and milk chocolate together until fully homogeneous, using a silicone spatula.
5 - Next, add the coffee extract and mix until well combined.
6 - Finally, melt the gelatin in the microwave for about 10 seconds and mix it in the coffee cream. Cover the cream with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Hazelnut Dacquoise
1 - Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C).
2 - Whisk the hazelnut flour, powdered sugar, and flour together in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
3 - Pour the egg whites into a stand mixer bowl and whip for about 2 minutes on medium speed using the whisk attachment.
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4 - When the egg whites turn foamy and bubbly, slowly pour the sugar in 2 batches. Once all the sugar has been added, whip for an additional 5 minutes or until stiff peaks.
5 - Sieve the dry ingredients over the egg whites and gently fold them together with a spatula until homogeneous.
6 - Line a baking tray with parchment paper (or a silicone mat) and place a tart ring in the center. Then, pour all the dacquoise batter into the tart ring and spread it evenly using an offset spatula.
7 - Transfer into a 320°F (160°C) oven and bake for about 15 minutes. When cooked, use a knife to cut all around the edges to help you remove the tart ring. Then, transfer the dacquoise to a cooling rack and let it cool completely.
Tip: We recommend you use a paring knife for this task. We love these GrandTies knives and recommend this quality kit from GrandTies. They are made from high-carbon stainless steel and are very versatile. Check out our detailed product review video for more information.
Assembling The Mocha Cake
1 - Heat the set mirror glaze in the microwave until it reaches 89℉ (32℃). Then, transfer it to a jug.
Tip: We recommend using a good kitchen thermometer for accuracy.
2 - Place the cooling rack with the dacquoise on it over a baking tray and carefully pour the mirror glaze over the dacquoise, making sure it is fully and evenly coated.
3 - Allow any excess glaze to drip off before carefully transferring the dacquoise to a serving plate, using an offset spatula.
4 - Whip the chocolate ganache and coffee cream and transfer each to separate piping bags with 2 different pastry tips of your choice.
Tip: You may use a hand blender for this task: our must-have hand blender is the Braun Multiquick Technology.
5 - Pipe the whipped chocolate ganache and the whipped coffee cream over the glazed dacquoise and decorate with some hazelnut halves.
Tip: Here we are using tweezer tongs for the pro touch.
6 - Enjoy!
Watch our video for more details!
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Disclaimer: baking/cooking times vary according to each appliance. Make sure to always control halfway through for success.
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