Baci Chocolate Birthday Cake
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5.0
63 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
505 kcal
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Baci Chocolate Birthday Cake
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A Moist Delicious Chocolate Cake, with a Mascarpone Cream Filling topped with Baci Chocolates. A Chocolate Lovers Cake.
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Ingredients
CHOCOLATE CAKE
- 1¾ cups all purpose flour (or 2 cups cake/pastry flour and no cornstarch)
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa (dutch processed)
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup homemade buttermilk* (room temperature)
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use sunflower or corn oil) (I use corn oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
*In a one cup measurement add one tablespoon of white vinegar then fill the cup with whole milk and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Stir to combine before using.
MASCARPONE CREAM FROSTING
- 1½ cups whole/ heavy or whipping cream
- 1 cup mascarpone
- ¼ cup Nutella
TOPPING
- 6 Baci Perugina Chocolates
EXTRAs
- ½-¾ cup finely chopped hazelnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C) and grease and flour two 8 inch (20cm) cake pans.
CHOCOLATE CAKE
- In a large bowl or stand mixer sift together the flour, corn starch, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- Add the sugar and whisk together, add the eggs, buttermilk, warm water, oil and vanilla beat on medium speed until smooth, approximately 2 minutes.
- Divide the batter between the two prepared pans and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool, then remove from pans.
MASCARPONE CREAM FROSTING
- In a medium bowl beat together until very thick the cream and mascarpone. Fold in the Nutella until streaks form. It only takes a 4 or 5 foldings.
PUTTING IT TOGETHER
- Remove the tops of the cakes to form flat layers. Place one layer on a plate and top with 1/4 of the frosting, place the other layer on top and spread with almost all the remaining frosting (leave approximately 1/2 cup to form rosettes on the top to hold the baci chocolates, I used a 1M tip) over the cake, including the sides. Top with chopped nuts, the rosettes and Baci chocolates. Enjoy!
Notes
- To make homemade cake/pastry flour -for every cup of all purpose flour, remove two tablespoons and replace with two tablespoons of corn starch. Be sure to sift the flour and cornstarch together a couple of times, this way it is sure to be properly combined and lump free. Cake flour in cakes will give you a very tender texture and fine crumb, it will also help the cake to rise.
- Don’t throw out the tops of the cakes you can make this delicious Streusel Cinnamon Coffee Cake.
- If you prefer you can use a basic chocolate buttercream frosting, one of my favorites, a swiss meringue buttercream, or a yummy cream cheese frosting if you prefer.
- As long as the cake is unfrosted it should be kept at room temperature. Keep it in a cake container or well wrapped. It will keep for up to 2-3 days. If you store it in the fridge, wrap tightly to keep it from drying out. It will keep for up to 5-6 days in the fridge.
- If the cake is frosted then I usually keep it in the fridge, and I bring it to room temperature before serving.
- The unfrosted cooled cake should be wrapped well in plastic then rewrapped in foil, place it in a freezer safe bag or container. It will keep up to 3 months in the freezer. If you wish to freeze the frosted cake, then place it on a cookie sheet and freeze until firm, then wrap it and place in a freezer safe bag or container. It will last up to 3 months in the freezer.
- To thaw remove the cake from the container, but leave wrapped. Let it thaw in the fridge. Then bring to room temperature to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
505kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
117mg
(5%)
Potassium
254mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
39g
(78%)
Vitamin A
780IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 505 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 505kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 117mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 780IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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