Hanukkah Gelt Double Fudge Chocolate Layer Cake

Hanukkah gelt is a traditional gift of money given to children during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. This cake incorporates the festive chocolate coins into a rich and decadent chocolate layer cake.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Hanukkah Gelt Double Fudge Chocolate Layer Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Jewish Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 5400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sour cream
• ¹⁄₂ cup Hot water
• 12 pieces Hanukkah gelt
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• to taste for garnish Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Mix until just combined.
5. Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream on top, then place the second cake layer on top.
9. Decorate the top of the cake with Hanukkah gelt and chocolate shavings.
10. Allow the cake to rest for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 40g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.