Dome Cake Filled with Chocolate and Nut Cream Recipe

Name: Dome Cake Filled with Chocolate and Nut Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cherry liqueur; 2 tablespoons orange liqueur; 2 tablespoons grappa or brandy; 1 10.75-ounce loaf pound cake; 5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 2 cups chilled whipping cream; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 3/4 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted, husked, coarsely chopped; Unsweetened cocoa powder

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons cherry liqueur
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
2 tablespoons grappa or brandy
1 10.75-ounce loaf pound cake
5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 cups chilled whipping cream
3/4 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted, husked, coarsely chopped
Unsweetened cocoa powder

1
Moisten large piece of cheesecloth with water; squeeze out excess.
2
Line 1 1/2-quart bowl with cheesecloth.
3
Mix liqueurs and grappa in small bowl.
4
Cut pound cake crosswise into 3/8-inch-thick slices.
5
Cut each slice diagonally in half, forming two triangles.
6
Lay cake triangles in single layer on baking sheet; brush with liqueur mixture.
7
Line bottom and sides of prepared bowl with cake triangles (wet sides facing in) in sunburst pattern.
8
Reserve extra triangles for top.
9
Stir 2 ounces chocolate in metal bowl set over small saucepan of simmering water until chocolate melts.
10
Cool just to room temperature.
11
Beat cream and powdered sugar in large bowl until firm peaks form.
12
Fold in 3 ounces chopped chocolate and nuts.
13
Spread half of mixture over cake, covering completely and creating well in center.
14
Fold cooled melted chocolate into remaining whipped cream mixture; spoon into center well of filling.
15
Cover filling with remaining cake triangles (wet side down), trimming to fit if necessary.
16
Cover with plastic.
17
Chill at least 5 hours and up to 1 day.
18
Invert cake onto plate.
19
Remove cloth.
20
Sift cocoa powder over and serve.

850

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons cherry liqueur, 2 tablespoons orange liqueur, 2 tablespoons grappa or brandy, 1 10.75-ounce loaf pound cake, and more.

Yes, Dome Cake Filled with Chocolate and Nut Cream falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Dome Cake Filled with Chocolate and Nut Cream

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