Ingredients
Serves: 16
Prep Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hours
Cake Layers:
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup water
2/3 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
11/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
White Chocolate Whipped Ganache:
1 pound white chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups powdered sugar
Milk Chocolate Whipped Ganache:
11/3 cups heavy cream
10 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
3 cups powdered sugar
Dark Chocolate Frosting:
4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
Cake Truffles:
11/2 cup milk chocolate ganache
cake edges and top (see in instructions)
10 ounces dark chocolate
Preparation