Chocolate Nemesis Cake - River Cafe Recipe
If you’re looking for a decadent and delicious dessert, you’ve come to the right place. This Chocolate Nemesis Cake from River Cafe is a classic dessert that is sure to please any crowd. It’s a rich and dense chocolate cake that is perfect for any special occasion. From the creamy chocolate ganache, to the fluffy chocolate mousse, this cake is a chocolate lovers dream.
Ingredients
- 340g dark chocolate, chopped
- 340g unsalted butter
- 6 large eggs
- 235g caster sugar
- 100g ground almonds
- 25g cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 250ml double cream
- 50g icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons strong espresso, cooled
- 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)
Instructions
Making the Cake
Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Grease and line a 23cm/9-inch springform cake tin with baking parchment.
Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the ground almonds, cocoa powder, and salt and whisk until combined. Slowly pour in the melted chocolate and butter and whisk until combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Set aside to cool completely.
Making the Chocolate Mousse
Once the cake has cooled, make the chocolate mousse. Whip the double cream, icing sugar, espresso, and rum (if using) together until soft peaks form.
Melt the remaining 150g of chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Once melted, fold into the whipped cream mixture until combined.
Cut the cake in half horizontally and spread the chocolate mousse over the bottom layer. Place the top half of the cake on top and press down lightly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
This Chocolate Nemesis Cake from River Cafe is a rich and decadent dessert. It’s made with dark chocolate, butter, eggs, sugar, ground almonds, cocoa powder, cream, icing sugar, espresso, and rum. It is a high-fat and high-sugar dessert and should be consumed in moderation.
One slice of this cake contains approximately 500 calories, 25g of fat, 53g of carbohydrates, and 6g of protein.
Serving Suggestions
This Chocolate Nemesis Cake from River Cafe is perfect for any special occasion. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream. For an extra special treat, top with fresh seasonal berries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
This cake can also be served as an afternoon treat with a cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy!
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