Hennessy Cake
Hennessy Cake - A refined delight for any occasion
Total time: 2 hours
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 45 minutes
Number of servings: 12
If you are looking for a quick and elegant dessert that impresses with its taste and appearance, the Hennessy cake is the perfect choice. This rich and flavorful cake is ideal for special occasions but can also be enjoyed when you crave something truly delicious. Here’s how to prepare it step by step:
Ingredients:
*For the cake base:*
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup of sugar
- 100 ml concentrated coffee
- 200 g butter
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 packet of baking powder
- 1 vial of rum essence
*For soaking:*
- 1 espresso coffee
- 3 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of powdered milk for coffee
- 2 tablespoons of Hennessy cognac
*For the cream:*
- 150 ml Hennessy cognac
- 3 eggs
- 100 g flour
- 4 tablespoons of powdered sugar
- 50 g chocolate
- 250 g butter
- 100 g cocoa
- 300 ml milk
*For the glaze:*
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 200 g sugar
- 100 ml concentrated coffee
*For decoration:*
- A tube of white glaze
- Crushed white chocolate
- 1 packet of bitter chocolate-covered coffee beans
Preparation:
1. Preparing the base: Start by separating the egg whites from the yolks. Beat the egg whites until stiff, adding a few drops of vinegar for a more stable texture. When the foam becomes firm, gradually incorporate the sugar, continuing to mix until it completely dissolves. Add one yolk at a time, mixing well after each.
2. Adding wet ingredients: To the mixture obtained, add the concentrated coffee, melted (but cooled) butter, and rum essence. Mix well.
3. Incorporating dry ingredients: Sift the flour together with the baking powder and gradually incorporate them into the mixture, using a spatula to avoid losing air from the egg whites.
4. Baking the base: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a cake pan with oil or margarine and dust it with flour. Pour the mixture into the pan and bake for 45 minutes. Check with a tester if the base is baked (if it comes out clean, it’s ready).
5. Preparing the syrup: While the base cools, prepare the syrup. Boil the espresso coffee together with the sugar, powdered milk, and Hennessy cognac. Let it cool.
6. Preparing the cream: In a saucepan, beat the eggs with the powdered sugar. Add the flour, cocoa, and grated chocolate. Then pour in the cognac and hot milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the cream thickens. Once cooled, incorporate the whipped butter and divide the cream into four portions.
7. Preparing the glaze: In a saucepan, mix the concentrated coffee with sugar, butter, and broken chocolate pieces. Put over low heat and stir continuously until combined. Let it cool slightly before pouring it over the cake.
8. Assembling the cake: Cut the base into five circles. Soak each circle with the coffee syrup. Spread a portion of cream between each cake layer, then cover the cake with the chocolate glaze.
9. Decorating the cake: Use the tube of white glaze to decorate the cake with elegant lines, creating a diamond pattern. Sprinkle crushed white chocolate and bitter chocolate-covered coffee beans for an attractive look.
Serving suggestions: The Hennessy cake pairs perfectly with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a glass of cognac, adding a touch of refinement to any meal. You can experiment with various variations by adding ground nuts or candied fruits to the cream for an extra texture and flavor.
Cook with passion and joy, and the Hennessy cake will surely become the star of any party!
Ingredients: Ingredients for cake base: 8 eggs, 1 cup of sugar, 100ml concentrated coffee, 200g butter, 2 cups of flour, 1 packet of baking powder, 1 essence of rum. Ingredients for syrup: 1 espresso coffee, 3 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk powder for coffee, 2 tablespoons of Hennessy cognac. Ingredients for cream: 150ml Hennessy cognac, 3 eggs, 100g flour, 4 tablespoons of powdered sugar, 50g chocolate, 250g butter, 100g cocoa, 300ml milk. Ingredients for glaze: 200g dark chocolate, 200g sugar, 100ml concentrated coffee. Ingredients for decoration: a tube of white glaze, crushed white chocolate, 1 pack of dark chocolate-covered coffee beans. 100g butter.
