Santa Claus Dome Cakes
Delightful dome-shaped cakes filled with creamy white chocolate mousse, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Red food coloring
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour dome-shaped cake pans.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to the mixture.
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder in another bowl, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Fill the cake pans evenly with the batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form and gently fold in melted white chocolate and red food coloring.
- Slice each cooled cake layer in half horizontally.
- Assemble the cakes by layering chocolate cake and mousse.
- Frost the outside with mousse to resemble Santa’s hat.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Feel free to experiment with flavors like peppermint or nuts for different variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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