Velvet Entremet Chocolate Cake

Velvet Entremet Chocolate Cake is a layered cake that combines a soft texture with an intense chocolate taste. Entremet is a French term that refers to a layered cake or dessert with a variety of complementary textures and flavors. In this cake, chocolate is the main star, but with various other components that add depth to the taste and stunning visual appearance.

This time, we will make a sweet cake! Don’t worry, because it uses various ingredients available in supermarkets. How long does it take to make this cake? Preparation time 15 minutes, cooking time an hour, then you have to chill it in the refrigerator or freezer for one day. Serving this cake is suitable for birthdays or other important celebrations.

Overview of Cake

This cake uses a lot of ingredients because it is layered. There are sections for making Chocolate Cake, Ganache, Mousse, and Velvet Texture.

Cake: Egg, sugar, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and others.

Ganache: Dark chocolate and heavy cream.

Mousse: Heavy cream, dark chocolate, and others.

Velvet Texture: white chocolate, cocoa butter, and red food coloring.

Structure of Velvet Entremet Chocolate Cake

A classic Entremet consists of several layers, each of which presents a different taste sensation, and texture. This is an important layer on the cake.

Base Layer: The first layer usually consists of a light chocolate sponge cake. This layer provides a soft texture to the layer on top.

Mousse: This layer is the component that gives the main deliciousness of this Entremet. Make Mousse from a mixture of melted chocolate, heavy cream, and beaten eggs until it produces a light and soft texture. This mousse is not only rich in chocolate flavor but also provides a melting sensation in the mouth that is very indulgent.

Ganache: In some versions of Velvet Entremet Chocolate Cake, there is an additional layer of dark and creamy chocolate ganache. This ganache is made from a mixture of hot chocolate and cream, which gives it a more intense chocolate flavor and a smooth, shiny texture.

Tips for making this cake

We need to be careful and patient because this cake consists of several layers with complex textures and flavors.

Prepare All Ingredients Well

Make sure all ingredients are in the best condition and have been weighed accurately. This cake requires quality ingredients, such as good chocolate, heavy cream, and butter. Additionally, prepare ingredients at the right temperature (for example, eggs and butter at room temperature) to ensure optimal results.

Use High-Quality Chocolate

The main key to this cake is its intense chocolate taste. Choose high-quality chocolate, be it dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60-70% for a more intense and balanced taste between sweet and bitter. Avoid chocolate with a high sugar content so that it doesn’t taste too sweet.

Create Layers with Precision

This cake consists of several layers, such as;

Base layer: Choose a cake that is soft but strong enough to hold other layers, such as a chocolate sponge.

Chocolate mousse: Use a gentle mixing technique when mixing the heavy cream into the mousse mixture to keep the texture light and fluffy.

Pay Attention to the Temperature When Making Mousse

When making chocolate mousse, it is important to ensure that the temperatures of the melted chocolate and whipped cream are balanced. If the chocolate is too hot, the mousse may burst or the cream may deflate. Let the chocolate cool slightly before mixing it with the whipped cream to keep the texture smooth and creamy.

Use Molds

To ensure the cake has a perfect and precise shape, use a cake ring or special entremet mold. This helps keep the cake neat when stacking the layers and makes it easier when you want to remove the cake from the mold. Make sure to line the inside of the mold with plastic or acetate for easy removal.

Take Care of Storage Time

It is best to store this cake in the refrigerator if you are going to serve it for a short time. If you want it to last longer, you can freeze it. However, make sure to close it tightly so that the cake doesn’t absorb odors from other food ingredients in the freezer or refrigerator.

Add Decoration Elegantly

This cake often has elegant decorations, such as cut berries, gold leaf, or chocolate chips. This decoration not only adds aesthetics but also provides a refreshing taste contrast. However, don’t over-decorate the cake so that the elegant impression is maintained.

Are you interested in making this cake? Check the recipe below!

Ingredients of Velvet Entremet Chocolate Cake

For chocolate Cake

• 2 Egg: Helps all other ingredients mix well, maintains the shape of the cake,
  and gives softness and moisture to the cake.
• 1 cup Sugar: Creates a sweet taste and caramelization which gives a golden brown color to the surface of the cake.
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour: The main ingredient that gives structure to cakes.
• ½ cup Cocoa Powder: Gives the cake an intense chocolate flavor.
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract: To improve aroma and taste.
• 1 tsp Baking Powder: Gives the cake a light and fluffy texture.
• 1 tsp Baking Soda: To make the cake rise.
• ¼ tsp Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.
• ½ cup Oil: Gives moisture to the cake.
• ¾ cup Milk: Creates a softer dough and gives moisture to the cake layers.

Chocolate Ganache

• ¾ cup Dark Chocolate: Gives a soft texture and melts in the mouth.
• ¾ cup Heavy Cream: Gives shine and deliciousness to the final layer of the cake.

Chocolate Mousse

• 1½ cup Heavy Cream: Gives a light but rich texture to the mousse.
• ¾ cup Dark Chocolate: Gives a rich and intense chocolate taste, especially in mousses.
• 2 tsp Gelatine: Helps the mousse maintain its shape and stay light without becoming too runny.
• 2 tbsp Water: Activate gelatin or dissolve other ingredients.

Velvet Texture

• White Chocolate: Gives a more flexible color base.
• Cocoa Butter: Maintains the stability of the glaze when cooling and gives shiny results.
• Red Food Coloring: This gives an interesting visual contrast with the rich chocolate flavor,
  creating an elegant appearance.

How to Make Velvet Entremet Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Cake

First, preheat oven to 350℉ or 175℃. Line a baking sheet with a parchment paper.

Second, sieve all the dry ingredients except sugar into a bowl, mix well and set aside.

Then, in a saucepan, heat the milk until bubbles appear on the edges of the pan, don’t let it boil and turn off the heat.

Into another large mixing bowl, beat egg and sugar with a mixer until soft and fluffy or triples-quadruples in size.

Add oil and dry mixture then mix well. Pour the hot milk into the cake batter gradually 3 times until evenly distributed.

Pour the batter into a 22 x 22 cm rectangular tin. Bake for 15-20 minutes. After baking, let the cake cool in the tin.

Chocolate Ganache

First, heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbles appears on the edge of the saucepan. Turn off the heat. Add chocolate chips and let it sit for 3 minutes until the chocolate is melted and stir until well combined.

After that, pour the ganache into the mold and freeze for 3 hours.

Chocolate Mousse

First, combine gelatine and water, and let it bloom for about 5 minutes. Bain marie dark chocolate until melted and set aside.

Whisk heavy cream with a hand mixer until soft peaks then mix ⅓ of the whipping cream into the melted chocolate. Stir slowly.

Then, once mixed, pour the chocolate mixture to the whipping cream and stir until well combined. Pour ⅓ of the chocolate mousse into the entremet mold, spread well that the bottom and sides of the mold is covered.

Assembly

First, cut the chocolate cake with a cake cutter, then cut the cake thickness in half.

Remove the chocolate ganache from the mold then place it in the center of the chocolate mousse with the layer facing down into the mousse. Fill the sides with more chocolate mousse.

Place the chocolate cake on the top then gently press the cake into the mousse until the mousse moves up to the top. Scrape off any excess mousse from the cake then freeze for at least 3 hours.

Velvet Texture

First, Bain marie white chocolate until melted. In a saucepan, melt cocoa butter then combine it with melted white chocolate, stir until mix well.

Sift white chocolate mixture then add red food coloring, stir until well combined, then transfer it to a spray gun.

Remove the entremet cake from the mold, spray while holding the gun 30 cm from the cake. Make continuous sweeping motions, from right to the left and then left to the right, while turning the cake with your other hand.

Stop spraying once the cake is fully covered, avoiding spray the cake too thick, because the velvet texture will crack.

Transfer it to a cake board and decorate it with gold leaf.

Lastly, thaw at room temperature before serving, enjoy!

Nutrient Content

Calories: This cake has quite a high-calorie content depending on ingredients such as chocolate, cream, and sugar.

Fat: Has a high fat content, mainly from chocolate, heavy cream, and butter.

Sugar: One of the biggest components in this cake is sugar, either from chocolate or mousse. The high sugar content gives this cake a sweet taste that dominates.

What’s Special About Velvet Entremet Chocolate Cake?

This cake has several features that make it a very special dessert.

Complex Layered Texture

This cake consists of several layers with varying textures. Each layer provides a different sensation in the mouth, such as the softness of chocolate mousse, and the density of the base layer. This combination of textures makes it a cake that pampers the taste buds and gives a unique taste experience in every bite.

Elegant Visual Appearance

One of the characteristics of this cake is its visual appearance which is very beautiful and impressive. Chocolate that is shiny and looks like a mirror creates an elegant and luxurious impression. This cake is often decorated with artistic chocolate decorations or fresh fruit which enhances its appearance, making it suitable for special gatherings.

Symbol of Luxury and Privilege

Because of its complexity and luxurious appearance, this cake is often considered a symbol of luxury. Serving this cake is often at special events such as weddings, birthday celebrations, or other formal events, where its presence adds an elegant and prestigious impression.

Serving Recommendation

Here are some great options to serve with this cake.

Herbal Tea: Herbal tea varieties such as peppermint or chamomile can provide a refreshing or calming taste that complements the taste of chocolate and creamy mousse.

Roasted Nuts: Nuts like crushed almonds or hazelnuts can give a crunchy texture. The savory nutty taste also goes well with chocolate.

Mineral Water: As a simple but effective alternative, mineral water is also suitable to enjoy with this cake. Mineral water can cleanse the palate between bites, so you can enjoy each layer of cake to the fullest without being affected by excessive sweetness.

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