Mole Cake (German Maulwurftorte) Recipe

Name: Mole Cake (German Maulwurftorte)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Cake Mixture; 4 egg whites, of medium eggs; 4 1/2 ounces soft butter or 4 1/2 ounces margarine; 4 1/2 ounces sugar; 3 drops vanilla essence, in; 1 tablespoon sugar; 4 egg yolks, of medium eggs; 2 ounces all-purpose flour; 1/3 ounce cocoa powder; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 3 ounces ground hazelnut kernels; 3 1/2 ounces grated dark bitter chocolate; For Filling; sour cherry (jar drained weight, 12 oz); 2 bananas; 4 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 drops vanilla essence, in; 1 tablespoon sugar

Servings: persons

For Cake Mixture
4 egg whites, of medium eggs
4 1/2 ounces soft butter or 4 1/2 ounces margarine
4 1/2 ounces sugar
3 drops vanilla essence, in
1 tablespoon sugar
4 egg yolks, of medium eggs
2 ounces all-purpose flour
1/3 ounce cocoa powder
4 teaspoons baking powder
3 ounces ground hazelnut kernels
3 1/2 ounces grated dark bitter chocolate
For Filling
sour cherry (jar drained weight, 12 oz)
2 bananas
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
3 drops vanilla essence, in
1 tablespoon sugar

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease the base of 10 inch round form.
2
Beat egg whites very stiff. Stir in the softened butter or margarine with a hand mixer until it becomes smooth. Gradually add sugar and vanilla sugar, stir until mixture has thickened. Add egg yolks one at a time, whisking with mixer at the highest setting.
3
Mix together cocoa powder and baking powder, sift, add the hazelnuts and grated chocolate to the egg mixture in 2 stages and stir briefly using the medium setting on your mixer.
4
Put the cake mixture in the springform and smooth the surface.
5
Place in oven for about 30 minutes.
6
Leave cake in tin for about 10 minutes after taking out of the oven.
7
After removing from form place on cooling rack.
8
When cool, scoop out cake with a spoon to a depth of 3/8 inch, leaving a rim of about 3/8 -3/4 inch. To ensure a neat rim, cut round the cake with tip of a knife before scooping out the middle.
9
Crumble the scooped out cake in a bowl.
10
For the filling drain the cherries and place on a paper towel.
11
Peel the bananas, cut in half lengthways, sprinkle with lemon juice and arrange in scooped out cake.
12
Arrange the cherries on top.
13
Whip the cream with sugar and vanilla sugar, spoon on the fruit to form a dome.
14
Sprinkle with the remaining crumbled cake.
15
Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

1884

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Cake Mixture, 4 egg whites, of medium eggs, 4 1/2 ounces soft butter or 4 1/2 ounces margarine, 4 1/2 ounces sugar, and more.

Yes, Mole Cake (German Maulwurftorte) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mole Cake (German Maulwurftorte)

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Variations & substitutions

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