Dark Chocolate Drip Cake Korean Style with Chocolate Ganache Filling

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ครัวนุ้งแคท @nongcatwhatsnew

For Valentine's Day, I made this cake, my first pound cake ever. I combined several recipes until I found the perfect one. It's delicious, with a soft, moist cake and not-too-sweet whipped cream that pairs well with the ganache filling and the drip on top. I used all dark chocolate.

We used ganache in the middle layer to enhance the flavor instead of cream, and added some candy and crushed almonds for texture and to give the cake height for the drip to flow down. You can use whipped cream or strawberries instead. After that, spread chocolate whipped cream only on the outside for a nice color without being too rich, followed by a rich drip on top. It's very indulgent!

To simplify, choose either ganache or chocolate cream and use it for both the filling and decoration. Just increase the quantity.

The cake recipe is from Chef Noon, but with less sugar. Add more sugar if you like it sweeter. I made the ganache and drip to match the color I wanted.

It's not difficult. Give it a try!

Dark Chocolate Drip Cake Korean Style with Chocolate Ganache Filling

For Valentine's Day, I made this cake, my first pound cake ever. I combined several recipes until I found the perfect one. It's delicious, with a soft, moist cake and not-too-sweet whipped cream that pairs well with the ganache filling and the drip on top. I used all dark chocolate.

We used ganache in the middle layer to enhance the flavor instead of cream, and added some candy and crushed almonds for texture and to give the cake height for the drip to flow down. You can use whipped cream or strawberries instead. After that, spread chocolate whipped cream only on the outside for a nice color without being too rich, followed by a rich drip on top. It's very indulgent!

To simplify, choose either ganache or chocolate cream and use it for both the filling and decoration. Just increase the quantity.

The cake recipe is from Chef Noon, but with less sugar. Add more sugar if you like it sweeter. I made the ganache and drip to match the color I wanted.

It's not difficult. Give it a try!

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Ingredients

2+ hours
2 people
  1. Buttermilk, mixed for the cake batter
  2. 1 tablespoonmilk
  3. 1/2 tablespoonlemon juice or vinegar
  4. Cake Dry Ingredients
  5. 1/2 cupgranulated sugar (about 100 grams)
  6. 3 tablespoonsbrown sugar (about 37 grams)
  7. 3 tablespoonscocoa powder (about 22 grams)
  8. 1/4 teaspoonbaking soda
  9. 1/8 teaspoonsalt
  10. 1/3 cuphot water (about 77 ml)
  11. Cake Wet Ingredients
  12. 1egg
  13. 1egg yolk
  14. 1 tablespoonmelted salted butter (about 17 grams)
  15. 1/4 cupvegetable oil (about 57 grams)
  16. Prepared buttermilk from above
  17. 2 tablespoonsmilk (about 27 ml)
  18. 2/3 cupcake flour (about 85 grams)
  19. Chocolate Ganache
  20. 1/2 cupchocolate compound (about 77 grams)
  21. 1/4 cupwhipping cream (about 67 grams)
  22. 1 teaspoonroom temperature salted butter (about 6 grams)
  23. Favorite chocolate candies and crushed almonds
  24. Chocolate for Dripping
  25. 1 ouncedark chocolate 55% (about 30 grams)
  26. 1/4 cupwhipping cream (about 35 grams)
  27. Chocolate Whipped Cream
  28. 3/4 cupwhipping cream (about 200 ml)
  29. 2-3 1/2 ouncesdark chocolate compound (50-100 grams) depending on desired darkness
  30. Decoration as desired
  31. Maltesers chocolate balls
  32. White whipped cream for writing
  33. Melted white chocolate mixed with red food coloring

Cooking Instructions

2+ hours
  1. 1

    [Cake]
    Mix the dry ingredients together. Add hot water and stir until dissolved.

    Add the wet ingredients one at a time, mixing with a whisk. Gradually mix until combined, then add the buttermilk, milk, and finally the cake flour.

  2. 2

    Pour into a 1-pound mold. Bake at 320°F (160°C) for about 30 minutes. Use a toothpick to check if it's done. Once done, let it cool slightly, remove from the mold, and refrigerate before slicing. Trim the domed top and slice in half to create two even layers.

  3. 3

    [Ganache]
    Microwave the chocolate in 15-20 second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted. Add the whipping cream and stir until combined. Then add the butter and stir until melted and smooth. It will thicken and become glossy, ready to use.

  4. 4

    [Optional]
    Choose your favorite candies, crush them into small pieces, and mix with the ganache. Spread between the cake layers.

  5. 5

    [Chocolate Whipped Cream]
    Warm the whipping cream slightly in the microwave. Add the chocolate and stir until fully melted. If not fully melted, microwave for another 10-15 seconds. Chill in a stainless steel bowl for 4+ hours or overnight, then whip until stiff peaks form. Spread on the outside of the cake. Chill to set before decorating.

  6. 6

    [Chocolate for Drip]
    Melt the chocolate in the microwave as before, then gradually add the whipping cream, stirring until combined. It should be runny enough to drip down the cake as shown in the video. Spoon onto the top of the cake and use a spatula to gently spread it around the edges.

  7. 7

    [Decoration]
    Decorate the cake with whipped cream, followed by chocolate or strawberries as desired. Keep it minimal for a Korean look. This is right after finishing.

  8. 8

    Picture after refrigerating

  9. 9

    Picture of the inside of the cake, showing the soft texture. We spread a thin layer of cream because that's how we like it at home. You can adjust to your preference.

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