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Chocolate Phantasmagoria…Decadence in Cake Form

May 13, 2013 by Leslie

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Happy Monday!  I hope everyone had a fantastic Mother’s Day. We went out on Saturday night for an indulgent meal, and I enjoyed roasted duck and chocolate cake afterward.

Speaking of chocolate cake, I had the pleasure of baking a delicious version for a co-worker recently, aptly named Chocolate Phantasmagoria.

Looking for a break from your standard chocolate layer cake? Try this chocolate phantasmagoria cake, filled with hazelnut butter and layered with ganache.
Phantasmagoria.  Fan-taz-ma-Gor-ee-ah.  How about just “YUM”.

The original recipe is from Death by Chocolate by Marcel Desaulnier.  In essence, it’s a three-layer chocolate cake filled with ganache and homemade hazelnut butter.

The cookbook is still in print, so I won’t post the specific recipe, but here’s the gist:
1. Bake the best chocolate cake you know how.  Cut it into three layers. Refrigerate.
2. Make some roasted hazelnut butter
3. Make LOTS of ganache
4. Divide the cake layers onto three different plates
5. Spread some ganache on the top and middle layers.  Refrigerate until firm
6. Spread hazelnut butter on the top layer.  Place middle layer on top & spread with the remaining hazelnut butter.
7. Place the bottom layer on top and cover on all sides with remaining ganache.
8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
9. Cut with a sharp knife, and enjoy every blissful bite!

 

Looking for a break from your standard chocolate layer cake? Try this chocolate phantasmagoria cake, filled with hazelnut butter and layered with ganache.

Did I say “Yum” yet?  Because ohmygoodness.  Deliciousness.


Tips for Making Chocolate Phantasmagoria:
– Make sure you use the bottom piece of the cake for the top as it is the most likely piece to be level
– Use the nut and ganache fillings to even out any uneven baking or cuts (The husband pulled our cake out a little early, causing it to fall in the middle.  It was a little bit more difficult to cut, but still tasted fantastic!
– Give yourself plenty of time.  It took me two days to make this cake.  Day 1 was for baking the cake and making the hazelnut butter.  On day 2, I made the ganache and assembled the cake.

Looking for a break from your standard chocolate layer cake? Try this chocolate phantasmagoria cake, filled with hazelnut butter and layered with ganache.

Want to see more insane chocolate goodness?  Check out my post on Death by Chocolate cake or browse the recipes section for more tasty treats.

What’s your favorite chocolate treat?
Have you ever made nut butter from scratch?

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About Leslie

Leslie is the passionate party planner in her family. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, she was determined to find a way to continue making amazing parties for her kids that don't leave you exhausted. To do that Leslie combines the experience she learned working for a professional event planner with the reality of a busy family life to create party inspiration that the average mom can reproduce and be proud of.

I love helping busy moms create DIY parties that aren’t overwhelming. Here you'll find crafts, recipes, and fun printables you can use to create a celebration you’re proud of that you get to enjoy too! Read More
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