Marble cake with almond glaze

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Dessert
8 servings
Easy
2 h 35 m

We bring you a recipe that will make ordinary cakes seem simple :D A marble cake with a crunchy praline base and chocolate and toasted almond glaze. A true chef's dessert. Very easy to prepare, although a bit elaborate due to the steps involved. Treat yourself to this award-winning dessert!

Ingredients

8

For the natural cake:

For the chocolate cake:

For the crunchy praline base:

For the almond glaze:

Materials

  • rectangular mold
  • bowl
  • manual or electric whisks
  • spatula
  • serrated knife
  • cooling racks

Preparation

Preparation45 min
Waiting time1 hour
Cook time50 min
  • Marble cake with almond glaze - Preparation step 1For the natural cake:
    In a bowl, mix eggs and sugar with a whisk. Add cream and mix. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Finally, incorporate melted butter and mix well. Set aside.
  • Marble cake with almond glaze - Preparation step 2For the chocolate cake:
    Follow the same procedure as before, but melt the butter with the chocolate before adding it to the batter. Mix well and set aside.
  • Marble cake with almond glaze - Preparation step 3Preheat the oven to 330°F (165°C). Grease a rectangular cake mold. Pour the two batters into the mold, alternating them. Finally, create swirls on the surface with a spoon to slightly mix the two batters.
  • Marble cake with almond glaze - Preparation step 4Bake for 50 minutes. Let cool.
  • Marble cake with almond glaze - Preparation step 5For the crunchy praline base:
    Melt the chocolate and mix it with the praline. Crumble the lacy crepes and mix them with the chocolate and praline mixture. Add melted butter and mix until well combined.
  • Marble cake with almond glaze - Preparation step 6Once the cake has cooled, trim the excess from the top to make it flat and even (don't throw away the scraps! You can eat them while waiting to finish the dessert :D).
  • Marble cake with almond glaze - Preparation step 7Unmold the marble cake. Place a strip of parchment paper from one end to the other and return the cake to the mold. Spread the crunchy praline mixture evenly on top. Freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Marble cake with almond glaze - Preparation step 8For the almond glaze:
    While it cools, prepare the glaze. Toast the almonds on a baking sheet for 15 minutes at 340°F (170°C). Let cool.
  • Marble cake with almond glaze - Preparation step 9Melt the chocolate. Add oil and mix. Finally, incorporate the toasted almonds and mix well.
  • Marble cake with almond glaze - Preparation step 10Unmold the cake and place it on a cooling rack with the crunchy praline crust facing down. Pour the glaze over the cake and refrigerate for 15 minutes until it hardens.
  • Marble cake with almond glaze - Preparation step 11Cut into portions and enjoy! :)

Observations

* You can replace almonds with hazelnuts or any other nuts you prefer.
* If you want to personalize the natural cake, you can add vanilla extract or lemon zest.
* Similarly, if you prefer dark or white chocolate, you can substitute the milk chocolate in the glaze with another type you like.

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