Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe
A decadent chocolate layer cake featuring a silky crêmeux filling and a glossy mirror glaze. The rich chocolate sponge, airy meringue, and smooth chocolate cream combine for a luxurious texture and deep cocoa flavor. Perfect for special occasions or an indulgent treat.
Recipe by Matt Adlard· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Chocolate Crêmeux
- eggs
- sugar
- cream
- milk
- a pinch flaky sea salt
Chocolate Sponge
- egg yolk
- egg white
- sugar
- plain flour
- cocoa powder
- milk
- oil
Mirror Glaze
- chocolate
Instructions
- 1Whisk eggs, sugar, cream, and milk together for the crêmeux, whisking constantly until thick and pale.
- 2Whisk the mixture until it reaches the desired temperature, then strain through a sieve over the chocolate and blend until smooth.
- 3Whisk in a pinch of flaky sea salt and chill the crêmeux in the fridge for 3–4 hours.
- 4Whisk egg yolks with sugar until thick and pale for the sponge batter.
- 5Whisk egg whites on low speed until frothy, then add sugar a tablespoon at a time until a stiff meringue forms.
- 6Fold one‑third of the meringue into the yolk mixture, sift in plain flour and cocoa powder, then fold in milk and oil until smooth.
- 7Pour the batter onto a silicone sponge roller lined with baking paper, spread to the edges, and bake until done; repeat for a second layer.
- 8Once the crêmeux is chilled, spread it over the cooled sponge layers using a rapette or palette knife.
- 9Cut the sponge into eight equal pieces and stack them, chilling until the crêmeux is firm.
- 10Prepare a chocolate mirror glaze (optional) and pour it over the chilled cake, letting it set for a few minutes.
- 11Trim the edges with a sharp knife to create a clean finish and serve.
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Chill Crêmeux Fully
After whisking in the sea salt, refrigerate the crêmeux for the full 3–4 hours before spreading.
Gentle Meringue Folding
Fold only one‑third of the stiff meringue into the yolk mixture before adding flour and cocoa.
Bake Layers Separately
Pour the batter onto the silicone roller, bake, then repeat.
Use Silicone Roller with Baking Paper
Line the silicone sponge roller with baking paper.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Chocolate Layer Cake with Crêmeux and Mirror Glaze?
- About 1 hour 20 minutes in total: 1 hour of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Chocolate Layer Cake with Crêmeux and Mirror Glaze recipe make?
- This recipe makes 8 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Chocolate Layer Cake with Crêmeux and Mirror Glaze recipe come from?
- It was shared by Matt Adlard on facebook.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.