Chocolate Fudge Cake with Pernod Caramel Cream
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Chocolate Fudge Cake with Pernod Caramel Cream
Description
This cake combines brewed coffee, Dutch process cocoa, and espresso powder to intensify the chocolate notes, blending with buttermilk and oil for moistness. The batter bakes into a dense and rich bundt cake, providing a fudgy texture. After baking and cooling, it's topped with a Pernod caramel cream which adds a subtle anise flavor to the caramel sweetness, complemented by a layer of creamy chocolate ganache fudge. The interplay of espresso bitterness, deep chocolate, and the Pernod caramel gives the cake a distinctive character.
The cake is best served after it has fully cooled, allowing the layers of caramel and ganache to settle. This dessert works well for special occasions or when a rich chocolate cake with nuanced flavors is desirable. The Pernod in the caramel adds a unique twist to traditional caramel cream toppings.
The recipe suggests careful preparation of the coffee-cocoa mixture and attention to baking time to ensure the cake sets properly. Cooling completely before decorating prevents the toppings from melting or sliding off. Using high-quality chocolate for the ganache contributes to the cake's overall flavor depth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 egg large
- 1 egg large, yolk
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup canola oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
pernod caramel cream icing
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup Pernod Classic
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- chocolate ganache fudge
chocolate ganache fudge
- 8 ounces chocolate chopped, high-quality
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour and 10-inch bundt cake pan
- Place the coffee, cocoa and espresso powder in a saucepan and heat over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking often, and then set it aside and let it come to room temperature.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer, beat the sugar, salt, baking soda and eggs together with the whisk attachment until combined. Add in the buttermilk and oil and beat for another 1 to 2 minutes, scraping the sides or the bottom if needed.
- Add the flour and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Beat in the cooled coffee cocoa mixture and beat for another 3 minutes. Pour the batter into the bundt pan. Bake for 60 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Remove and let cool completely. Once cool, turn the cake out onto a plate or cutting board and drizzle the caramel on top. I like to do a layer of caramel, then a layer of the chocolate ganache, then a layer of the caramel again. Enjoy!
pernod caramel cream icing
- Add all ingredients except the powdered sugar to a saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until the mixture bubbles and thickens, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove and let cool. Once cool, whisk in the powdered sugar. Drizzle the caramel cream over the cake!
chocolate ganache fudge
- Place the chocolate in a large bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling – just until bubbles form on the sides of the pan. Remove it from the heat and pour it over the chocolate. Allow it to sit for 1 to 2 minutes, then stir continuously until a ganache forms – this may take a full 5 minutes but keep stirring! Allow the ganache to cool for a few minutes before pouring it over the cake or serving extra with a spoon.
Notes
- Use brewed coffee mixture cooled to room temperature before mixing into the batter to maintain proper texture and rise.
- Ensure the bundt pan is well buttered and floured to prevent sticking.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the Pernod caramel cream and chocolate ganache to avoid melting or sliding.
- High-quality chocolate is recommended for the ganache fudge to achieve a smooth and rich finish.
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Overall Rating
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