Chocolate and
blueberry Halloween cake
Boo! It's Halloween week! Get ready to plunge into a dark but tasty world with this deliciously spooky cake. Whether you're planning a bloody party or just want to make a terribly indulgent dessert, here's a recipe full of bewitching flavors, perfect for the occasion. And I bet you'll be dying to try it!
So wake up your pastry wizard soul and let the magic of Halloween invade your kitchen.
Happy spooky party !
Ingredients
For the cake base:
180g. sugar
4 eggs
300g. butter
200g. dark chocolate
400g. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
5 tbsp. blueberry jam
For the mascarpone cream:
250g. mascarpone
100g. white chocolate
3 tbsp. blueberry jam
For the chocolate glaze:
20g. butter
125g. dark chocolate
1 tbsp. powdered sugar
For decoration:
A few blueberries
1 long candle
Black ribbon
Preparation
For the cake base:
Préchauffez le four à 160°C. Beurrez 2 moules à gâteau de 15 cm de diamètre. Dans un grand bol, battez le sucre avec les oeufs jusqu’à ce que le mélange blanchisse. Dans une petite casserole, faites fondre le beurre et le chocolat noir à feu doux, puis incorporez ce mélange au mélange sucre-oeufs. Ajoutez la confiture de myrtille et mélangez bien. Ajoutez la farine et la poudre à lever, puis mélangez jusqu’à obtenir une pâte lisse et homogène.
Versez 2/3 de la pâte dans un des moules et le reste dans le second moule. Enfournez le moule avec le plus de pâte pendant environ 60 minutes, et le second pendant 35 minutes. Vérifiez la cuisson avec la lame d’un couteau: elle doit ressortir sèche. Laissez refroidir complètement avant de démouler.
For the mascarpone cream:
Melt the white chocolate in a bain-marie. In a bowl, lightly whisk the mascarpone. Add the melted white chocolate and blueberry jam, mixing gently until smooth. Chill for 1 hour.
Setting up the cake:
Once the cakes have cooled, even out the surface, trimming the top if necessary to create flat layers. Place the thickest base on a plate. Spread a generous layer of mascarpone cream over the base, smoothing well to the edges. Place the second cake on top, pressing lightly to adhere. Trim any cream that spills over the sides.
Chocolate glaze:
Melt the chocolate and butter together over low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat, add the powdered sugar, sift and mix. Immediately spread the glaze over the cakes using a flat spatula, smoothing to ensure an even effect.
Decoration:
Place the fresh blueberries on top of the iced cake. For the finishing touch, add a candle and attach a black ribbon bow.