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Chocolate Cream Slices

Indulge in a rich, decadent dessert featuring layers of light sponge cake, fluffy mascarpone cream, and glossy ganache, perfect for any celebration or cozy night in.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sponge Cake
  • 5 pieces Eggs Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better texture.
  • 150 g Sugar
  • 1 packet Vanilla Sugar
  • 120 g Flour
  • 30 g Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 30 ml Milk
Cream Filling
  • 600 ml Heavy Cream Whipped with stabilizer.
  • 250 g Mascarpone Beat with powdered sugar.
  • 120 g Milk Chocolate Melted and cooled.
  • 50 g Powdered Sugar
  • 2 packets Whipped Cream Stabilizer Essential for keeping the cream sturdy.
Ganache
  • 150 g Dark Chocolate Chopped for melting.
  • 120 ml Heavy Cream (for ganache)
Decoration
  • 50 g Chocolate Shavings For topping the ganache.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla sugar for 6-8 minutes until frothy.
  3. Mix together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, then gently fold into the egg mixture.
  4. Stir in the milk briefly.
  5. Pour into a prepared baking pan and bake for about 25 minutes.
  6. Let it cool completely.
Cream Preparation
  1. Melt and cool the milk chocolate.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the mascarpone with powdered sugar until smooth, then stir in the melted chocolate.
  3. Whip the heavy cream with whipped cream stabilizer until stiff and fold into the mascarpone mixture.
Assembly
  1. Cut the cooled cake horizontally into three even layers.
  2. Place the first layer on a serving plate, spread half of the cream on top.
  3. Add the second layer, and spread the remaining cream on it. Then, top with the third layer.
Ganache Preparation
  1. Heat the cream, add chopped dark chocolate, let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  2. Spread the ganache over the top layer and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
Chilling
  1. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

For a richer experience, consider pairing with chocolate chip cookie buttercream. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.