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German Chocolate Eierlikör Cake

by baketotheroots
March 30, 2015
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    Eierlikör is mandatory for Easter here in Germany. Well at least if I’m the one in charge for the Easter Brunch or Breakfast ;)

    Mostly known as a treat for old ladies ( I don’t understand why, because I like it a lot) – Eierlikör is not only good for drinking and getting drunk. You can also bake with it ;) Not long ago I made a delicious Eierlikör Gugelhupf – really good and made with Homemade Eierlikör. This time I made another German Easter Classic – Eierlikör Torte. I saw the recipe for this cake on Steffis blog cupcakewerk.de (a really nice blog btw.) and knew instantly I had to bake it too – not only because I had some Eierlikör left from the previous week that had to be used  – I also liked a lot that it is a small cake ;)

    It turned out great (with small adaptations) – really liked the mascarpone chocolate coating! :)

    Kleine Eierlikör Torte | Bake to the roots
    Kleine Eierlikör Torte | Bake to the roots

    INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN

    • English
    • Deutsch

    For the cake:
    2 medium eggs
    1/2 cup (100g) sugar
    2/3 cup (140ml) eierlikör or eggnog
    1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    1 1/4 cup (160g) all-purpose flour
    2 tsp. baking powder

    For the chocolate coating:
    7.7 oz. (220g) semi-sweet chocolate
    1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream
    1/4 cup (60ml) eierlikör or eggnog
    4 tbsp. cocoa powder
    8.8 oz. (250g) mascarpone
    1 1/2 cups (180g) confectioner’s sugar

    Für den Kuchen:
    2 Eier (M)
    100g Zucker
    140ml Eierlikör
    120ml Neutrales Öl
    1 TL Vanille Extrakt
    160g Mehl (Type 405)
    2 TL Backpulver

    Für die Schokoladencreme:
    220g Zartbitterschokolade
    80ml Sahne
    60ml Eierlikör
    4 EL Kakaopulver
    250g Mascarpone
    180g Puderzucker

    Kleine Eierlikör Torte | Bake to the roots
    Kleine Eierlikör Torte | Bake to the roots
    Kleine Eierlikör Torte | Bake to the roots
    Kleine Eierlikör Torte | Bake to the roots
    Kleine Eierlikör Torte | Bake to the roots
    Kleine Eierlikör Torte | Bake to the roots

    DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG

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    • Deutsch

    1. Preheat the oven to 390˚F (200°C). Grease a 7 inches (18cm) springform tin and set aside.

    2. In a large bowl beat the eggs on high speed until light and fluffy. While the machine is still beating, slowly add the sugar and beat for couple more minutes. Add the eierlikör (eggnog), oil and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Mix the flour and baking powder and sift into the bowl. Gently fold in the flour until just combined – the batter should be still fluffy. Pour into the prepared springform tin and bake for 35-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Take out of the oven, loosen the cake with a knife from the tin, but leave it in the tin for about 10 minutes. Take out of the tin and let cool down completely on a wire rack (at least 2 hours).

    3. For the chocolate coating chop the chocolate and add together with the heavy cream and eierlikör (eggnog) to a heatproof bowl. Place on a saucepan with simmering water and let the chocolate melt. Stir until you get a smooth mix. Set aside and let cool down again.

    4. In a large bowl mix the mascarpone with cocoa powder and confectioner’s sugar on slow speed first and then on high speed until all is well combined. Add the melted chocolate in small amounts and beat on high speed until you get a smooth cream.

    5. Cut the cooled cake into three equal layers. Place the first layer on a serving plate and spread about 1/3 of the chocolate coating evenly on top of that layer. Add the second cake layer on top and spread again about half of the remaining chocolate coating on top. Place the last cake layer on top and cover the cake with the chocolate coating. Start with a thin crumb coat – the cake crumbles easily – in a second round finish the coating with the remaining chocolate cream. Make sure you have about 3-4 tablespoons for the decoration.

    6. Fill the chocolate cream for the decoration into a piping bag and pipe small amounts of the cream in one or two circles on top of the cake. If you like add some eierlikör on top or decorate with chocolate eggs or small easter bunnies. Let cool in the fridge for 1-2 hours before serving. Cut with a warm knife.

    1. Den Ofen auf 200°C (390°F) vorheizen. Eine 18cm (7 inches) Springform einfetten und zur Seite stellen.

    2. In einer großen Schüssel Eier aufschlagen, bis eine luftige Masse entstanden ist. Während die Maschine noch läuft den Zucker langsam einrieseln lassen. Eierlikör, Öl und Vanille Extrakt zugeben und unterrühren. Mehl mit Backpulver mischen, auf die Masse sieben und vorsichtig unterheben – die Masse sollte luftig bleiben. In die vorbereitete Springform füllen und für 35-45 Minuten backen – mit einem Zahnstocher testen, ob noch Teig kleben bleibt und erst herausnehmen, wenn der Zahnstocher sauber herauskommt. Mit einem Messer den Kuchen vom Rand lösen und auf einem Kuchengitter in der Form für ca. 10 Minuten abkühlen lassen. Aus der Form nehmen und dann auf einem Kuchengitter komplett auskühlen lassen (mind. 2 Stunden).

    3. Für die Schokoladenceme die Schokolade klein hacken und zusammen mit der Sahne und Eierlikör in eine hitzebeständige Schüssel geben. Über einem Topf mit köchelndem Wasser unter rühren erzitzen, bis die Schokolade geschmolzen und eine glatte Masse entstanden ist. Zur Seite stellen und abkühlen lassen.

    4. In einer großen Schüssel den Mascarpone mit Kakao und Puderzucker erst auf niedriger Stufe, dann auf höchster Stufe verrühren, bis eine glatte Masse entstanden ist. Die abgekühlte Schokoladenmasse nach und nach zugeben und so lange aufschlagen, bis eine cremige Masse entstanden ist.

    5. Den abgekühlten Kuchen in drei gleich dicke Böden schneiden. Den ersten Boden auf eine Tortenplatte legen und etwa 1/3 der Schokocreme darauf verteilen und glattstreichen. Den zweiten Boden darauf legen, etwas andrücken und etwa die Hälfte der verbliebenen Schokoladencreme darauf verteilen und glattstreichen. Den letzten Boden auflegen und festdrücken. Die Torte mit der restlichen Schokoladencreme einstreichen – es empfiehlt sich das in zwei Runden zu tun – erst einen dünnen “crumb coat” auftragen, weil die Böden bröseln werden. In einer zweiten Runde dann eine weitere Schicht auftragen – dabei sicherstellen, dass für die Verzierung noch 3-4 EL Creme übrig bleiben.

    6. Schokoladencreme für die Verzierung in eine Spritztülle füllen und ein oder zwei Tupfenkreise aufspritzen. Nach Belieben noch etwas Eierlikör auf die Tortenoberfläche giessen und mit Schokoladeneiern oder Hasen verzieren. Vor dem Servieren 1-2 Stunden kühlstellen und mit einem heissen Messer anschneiden.

    Kleine Eierlikör Torte | Bake to the roots
    Kleine Eierlikör Torte | Bake to the roots
    Kleine Eierlikör Torte | Bake to the roots
    Kleine Eierlikör Torte | Bake to the roots

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    Kleine Eierlikör Torte (Eggnog Cake)

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    • Cook Time: 45
    • Total Time: 210
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    For the cake

    • 2 medium eggs
    • 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
    • 2/3 cup (140ml) eierlikör or eggnog
    • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
    • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
    • 1 1/4 cup (160g) all-purpose flour
    • 2 tsp. baking powder

    For the chocolate coating

    • 7.7 oz. (220g) semi-sweet chocolate
    • 1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream
    • 1/4 cup (60ml) eierlikör or eggnog
    • 4 tbsp. cocoa powder
    • 8.8 oz. (250g) mascarpone
    • 1 1/2 cups (180g) confectioner’s sugar


    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 390˚F (200°C). Grease a 7 inches (18cm) springform tin and set aside.
    2. In a large bowl beat the eggs on high speed until light and fluffy. While the machine is still beating, slowly add the sugar and beat for couple more minutes. Add the eierlikör (eggnog), oil and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Mix the flour and baking powder and sift into the bowl. Gently fold in the flour until just combined – the batter should be still fluffy. Pour into the prepared springform tin and bake for 35-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Take out of the oven, loosen the cake with a knife from the tin, but leave it in the tin for about 10 minutes. Take out of the tin and let cool down completely on a wire rack (at least 2 hours).
    3. For the chocolate coating chop the chocolate and add together with the heavy cream and eierlikör (eggnog) to a heatproof bowl. Place on a saucepan with simmering water and let the chocolate melt. Stir until you get a smooth mix. Set aside and let cool down again.
    4. In a large bowl mix the mascarpone with cocoa powder and confectioner’s sugar on slow speed first and then on high speed until all is well combined. Add the melted chocolate in small amounts and beat on high speed until you get a smooth cream.
    5. Cut the cooled cake into three equal layers. Place the first layer on a serving plate and spread about 1/3 of the chocolate coating evenly on top of that layer. Add the second cake layer on top and spread again about half of the remaining chocolate coating on top. Place the last cake layer on top and cover the cake with the chocolate coating. Start with a thin crumb coat – the cake crumbles easily – in a second round finish the coating with the remaining chocolate cream. Make sure you have about 3-4 tablespoons for the decoration.
    6. Fill the chocolate cream for the decoration into a piping bag and pipe small amounts of the cream in one or two circles on top of the cake. If you like add some eierlikör on top or decorate with chocolate eggs or small easter bunnies. Let cool in the fridge for 1-2 hours before serving. Cut with a warm knife.

    Notes

    • Happy Easter!

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 9

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    Comments 8

    1. Steffi says:
      11 years ago

      Hallo Marc,
      Mensch… sieht die klasse aus ♥
      Richtig toll ist sie geworden! Es freut mich sehr das Du sieht nachgebacken hast.
      Lass es Dir schmecken.
      Liebe Grüße Steffi

      Reply
    2. Birte says:
      11 years ago

      Oh wie toll! Ich bin ganz inspiriert von deinen Eierlikörrezepten und muss morgen unbedingt in meine Küche hüpfen, um damit etwas zu backen! Ewig nicht geschlürft und genascht! Es lebe der Eierlikör!

      Liebste Grüße,
      Birte von http://www.goldbonsche.com

      Reply
      • baketotheroots says:
        11 years ago

        Viva la Eierlikör! ;)
        Zu Ostern MUSS man einfach was mit Eierlikör backen!

        LG
        Marc

        Reply
    3. Jenni says:
      11 years ago

      Hallo Marc,

      habe gerade deinen tollen Blog entdeckt. Richtig schöne Rezepte hast du da. Die Eierlikörtorte hört sich super lecker an, die werde ich auf jeden Fall ausprobieren. Zu Ostern muss einfach was mit Eierlikör her :)

      Lg aus München
      Jenni

      Reply
      • baketotheroots says:
        11 years ago

        Hallo Jenni,

        freut mich, dass Dir mein Blog gefällt :) Die Eierlikörtorte passt definitiv super zu Ostern – und sie ist auch noch relativ einfach und schnell gemacht – kann ja auch nicht schaden, wenn man sich sonst an Ostern mal entspannen will :)

        LG
        Marc

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    4. Lena says:
      11 years ago

      Hi Marc,

      hab das Törtchen gesehen und wollte es gleich nackbacken. Ergeben hat es sich erst heute und meine Familie war total begeistert. Der Boden ist wunderbar fluffig und saftig geworden. Nächstes mal werde ich in die Creme ein bisschen mehr Eierlikör tun, sonst schmeckt man es kaum bei der Schoko. :)

      Reply
      • baketotheroots says:
        11 years ago

        Hallo Lena!
        Freut mich, dass es geschmeckt hat! Ich hatte auch überlegt, mehr Eierlikör reinzupacken, war dann aber unsicher, ob die Creme nicht zu weich wird…. aber da geht schon noch etwas mehr rein, da hast Du recht ;)

        LG
        Marc

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