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THE BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE FOR ANY OCCASION

This delicious cake is perfect for chocolate lovers! It features a moist chocolate base soaked in a rich syrup, and is layered with three different chocolate creams: dark, milk, and white. Each layer is made with mascarpone cheese and whipped cream, making the cake creamy and indulgent. It’s easy to make and will impress everyone with its rich flavors and beautiful layers. Enjoy this delightful treat for any special occasion!

Ingredients:

Cake Base:
- 3 eggs
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 5 g baking powder

Syrup for Soaking:
- 500 ml water
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons rum
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Creams:
- 500 ml heavy cream
- 500 g mascarpone cheese
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 200 g milk chocolate
- 200 g white chocolate

Preparation:

 Cake Base:
1. Beat the egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form.
2. Add the egg yolks one by one, then add the flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder.
3. Pour the mixture into a greased cake pan (25-26 cm in diameter) and bake at 200°C for about 20 minutes (check with a toothpick).

Syrup:
1. In a saucepan, bring the water, sugar, rum, and cocoa powder to a boil.
2. When the cake base is baked, poke it with a knife and pour the syrup over it while it's still warm. Let it cool.

Creams:
1. Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
2. Add 500 g mascarpone cheese and 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, and mix until combined.
3. Divide the mixture into three equal parts.
4. Add melted dark chocolate to one part and mix well.
5. Add melted milk chocolate to the second part and mix well.
6. Add melted white chocolate to the third part and mix well.

Assembling the Cake:
1. Place the cake base on a cake board and put a cake ring around it.
2. Spread the dark chocolate cream over the cake base and return it to the fridge to set.
3. Repeat the process with the milk chocolate cream, spreading it over the previous layer and returning the cake to the fridge between layers.
4. Finally, spread the white chocolate cream and return the cake to the fridge to set completely.
5. Leave the cake in the fridge for several hours before removing the ring and decorating with chocolate shavings.

Note: These ingredients are for a 25-26 cm diameter cake pan.

Enjoy! 🍫 

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