Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety layers of Swiss Chocolate Chalet Cake, a luxurious dessert inspired by the Alpine charm of Swiss chalets.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 2 cups Swiss dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- For Decoration:
- White chocolate for “snow” effect
- Shredded coconut
- Edible decorations (wafer sticks, chocolate shavings, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Slowly stir in boiling water.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cakes cool completely.
- Heat cream until it simmers. Pour over chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth to make the ganache.
- Spread ganache between cake layers and over the top.
- Decorate with white chocolate, shredded coconut, and chalet-themed edible accents.
Notes
- For a more authentic taste, use high-quality Swiss chocolate.
- Chill the ganache for 10-15 minutes for easier spreading.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swiss
Keywords: Swiss Chocolate Chalet Cake, Swiss chocolate dessert, chocolate cake recipe, Alpine dessert recipe, rich chocolate cake