Chocolate Espresso Crunch Cake
- Ingredients:13
- Servings:48
- Calories per serving:450
Chocolate Espresso Crunch Cake
- Ingredients:13
- Servings:48
- Calories per serving:450
Here's a new definition of decadent: Two layers of chocolate cake spread with coffee-flavored syrup, with rich chocolate mousse with toffee bits between the layers, topped with ganache and more toffee bits. Absolutely stunning.
Ingredient
Cake Batter
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Water, cool approx. 72°F | 3 lb 8.00 oz | 7 cups |
| Gold Medal™ Devil's Food Cake Mix (11112) | 5 lb | 1 box |
Chocolate Crunch Mousse
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-sweet chocolate chips | 1 lb | 2 1/2 cups |
| Heavy cream | 2 lb | 4 cups |
| Toffee bits, finely chopped | 2 oz | 6 Tbsp |
Coffee-Flavored Syrup
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Granulated sugar | 12 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Water, cool approx. 72°F | 12 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Coffee-flavored liqueur | 8 oz | 1 cup |
Ganache
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy cream | 12 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Butter, unsalted | 2 oz | 1/4 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 2 oz | 1/4 cup |
| Semi-sweet chocolate chips | 9 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Toffee bits, finely chopped | 4 oz | 3/4 cup |
Instructions
- Batter
Prepare cake batter according to package directions,
Divide batter into 2 parchment-lined full sheet pans (approx. 4 lb 4 oz each) and bake.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
300°F |
12-17 minutes |
Standard Oven |
350°F |
15-20 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 6 minutes of baking.
- Chocolate Crunch Mousse
Melt chocolate over double boiler then remove from heat.
Whisk cream on high speed with whisk attachment until stiff peaks form.
Add chocolate to whipped cream and mix on low speed until incorporated.
Fold 2 oz toffee bits into mousse using rubber spatula.
- Coffee Flavored Syrup
Heat sugar and water to boiling in medium saucepan.
Remove from heat. Allow to cool.
Add coffee-flavored liqueur to syrup and mix to combine.
- Ganache
Heat cream, butter and sugar to boiling in medium saucepan, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat. Add hot cream mixture to chocolate chips.
Let stand 5 minutes. Stir mixture briskly until smooth.
- Finishing
Invert first chocolate sheet cake onto cardboard.
Pour 1 lb coffee-flavored syrup over cake.
Spread mousse evenly over top of soaked sheet cake.
Invert second sheet onto mousse.
Pour remaining 1 lb coffee-flavored syrup over cake and freeze cake 1 hour.
Spread ganache onto top of sheet cake; sprinkle with remaining 4 oz toffee bits.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories450
- Total Fat22g
- Protein4g
- Total Carbohydrate56g
- Sugars38g
Servings: 48
Serving Size: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving Calories : 450
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 67% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 11% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 38g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 4g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 0,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 0,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice4
