Chocolate Fudge & Cream Cake

Yesterday was a Family days in Thailand so we had a party at home. There were 15 people including my lovely grand-pa. He was really enjoy eating and seeing all of us having fun together. Unfortunately 2 of my uncles are living in upcountry and my grand-ma is visiting them.

We had many special dishes for lunch, which were cooked by my mother and my aunt. At dinner time we had a fun barbeque party and I made this special cake as for our great time also celebrate my cousin birthday, which is on 19th April. He is becoming 15 years old! Happy Birthday my little brother!! > he's not my little boy anymore <

You can either use your favourite chocolate chiffon recipes or try this one. I can guarantee you will fall in love with this recipe if you had tried it once. ^^

The Cake

Ingredients:

(1)
- 80 grams, sifted cake flour
- 1/4 teaspoon, baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon, baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon, vanilla powder
- 1/4 teaspoon, salt
- 25 grams, sifted cocoa powder
- 100 grams, granulated sugar
(2)
- 65 grams, vegetable oil
- 50 grams, water
- 25 grams, evaporated milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon, lime juice
(3)
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon, cream of tartar
- 50 grams, granulated sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.
2. Prepare a 8-inch round cake tin, ensure it is totally grease free, put the baking paper on the bottom.
3. Sift together dry ingredients (1) in a large bowl, make a well in the center of the dry mixture, set aside.
4. In the bowl of electric mixer, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually beat in sugar (3) and beat until stiff peaks form, set aside.
5. Pour liquid ingredients (2) into flour mixture. With wire whisk, beat for 1 minute or just to combine.
6. Use a large rubber spatula or wire whisk, gently fold the egg whites into the batter just until blended (must be careful not to deflate the batter).
7. Pour the batter into the ungreased cake pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean (or when lightly pressed the cake will spring back).
8. Remove the cake from the oven, drop the cake pan on the table 2 times (about 3 inches height from the table).
9. Let it cool completely before removing from pan and slice into 3 layers

Chocolate Fudge Filling

Ingredients:

(1)
- 20 grams, corn starch
- 75 grams, evaporated milk
(2)
- 1/2 teaspoon, agar powder
- 25 grams, cocoa powder
- 100 grams, sugar
- 150 grams, water
- 100 grams, evaporated milk (2)
(3)
- 75 grams, butter
- 30 grams, milk chocolate

Directions:

1. Mix together ingredients (1), stir and set aside
2. In a medium pot, mix together in gredients (2), bring to boil over medium-low heat stir evenly and continue until agar powder is totally dissolved
3. Gradually pour corn starch mixture into the pot, stir evenly until it is a little bit thicken
4. Add butter and milk chocolate, stir to well combine
5. Remove from heat, keep stirring for 5-7 minutes
6. Fill in the layers of cake, keep in refrigerator

Fresh Cream Frosting

Ingredients:

- 2 cups, whipping cream
- 1/3 cup, icing

Directions:
1. Beat the cream and icing in a chilled bowl with an electric mixer until it holds a soft peak
2. Use to decorate the cake

Remarks: You can use the chocolate fudge filling for frosting, it tastes good. =)