If you are looking for a quick, impressive, and melt-in-the-mouth dessert, this chocolate dessert is the perfect choice. Made with a soft cocoa sponge, creamy chocolate filling, and a light mascarpone cream, it’s ideal for Christmas gatherings or anytime you want a delicious dessert without complicated steps. Simple ingredients and fast preparation make this one of the easiest desserts you’ll ever bake.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Sponge
- 3 eggs
- Pinch of salt
- 8 g vanilla sugar
- 170 g (¾ cup) sugar
- 200 ml (¾ cup + 2 tbsp) vegetable oil
- 200 ml (¾ cup + 2 tbsp) milk
- 280 g (2¼ cups) all-purpose flour
- 30 g (¼ cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 15 g (1 tbsp) baking powder
For the Chocolate Filling
- 125 g (½ cup) chocolate dessert cream
- 2 tablespoons chocolate spread
For the Cream Layer
- 200 ml (¾ cup + 2 tbsp) sweetened whipping cream, chilled
- 125 g (½ cup) mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Coffee or vanilla aroma, optional
For Finishing
- Brewed coffee, for soaking
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 356°F and prepare a 33 × 44 cm (13 × 17 inch) baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt, vanilla sugar, and sugar until light and slightly fluffy.
- Add the oil and milk, mixing until well combined.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Gently mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, mix the chocolate dessert cream with the chocolate spread until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the chilled whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- Add mascarpone, powdered sugar, and coffee or vanilla aroma. Whip gently until creamy and smooth.
- Cut the cooled cake into individual portions.
- Lightly brush or soak each piece with coffee.
- Fill the center with the chocolate filling and top with the mascarpone cream.
- Finish by dusting generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Time, Servings, and Nutrition
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 12 pieces
Nutrition (per serving, approximate):
Calories: 360 | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 22 g | Carbohydrates: 34 g
Why This Dessert Is So Good
This dessert combines a soft cocoa sponge with rich chocolate and a light mascarpone cream, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. It’s quick to prepare, visually impressive, and ideal for festive occasions like Christmas while still being simple enough for beginners to master.
Chocolate Dessert with Mascarpone Cream
A quick and impressive chocolate dessert made with a soft cocoa sponge, creamy chocolate filling, and light mascarpone cream, perfect for gatherings.
For the Chocolate Sponge
- 3 eggs 3 eggs
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
- 8 g 8 g vanilla sugar
- 170 g 170 g (¾ cup) sugar
- 200 ml 200 ml (¾ cup + 2 tbsp) vegetable oil
- 200 ml 200 ml (¾ cup + 2 tbsp) milk
- 280 g 280 g (2¼ cups) all-purpose flour
- 30 g 30 g (¼ cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 15 g 15 g (1 tbsp) baking powder
For the Chocolate Filling
- 125 g 125 g (½ cup) chocolate dessert cream
- 2 tbsp 2 tablespoons chocolate spread
For the Cream Layer
- 200 ml 200 ml (¾ cup + 2 tbsp) sweetened whipping cream, chilled
- 125 g 125 g (½ cup) mascarpone cheese
- 2 tbsp 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 optional Coffee or vanilla aroma, optional
For Finishing
- Brewed coffee, for soaking
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 356°F and prepare a 33 × 44 cm (13 × 17 inch) baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt, vanilla sugar, and sugar until light and slightly fluffy.
- Add the oil and milk, mixing until well combined.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Gently mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely.
Filling and Assembly
- In a small bowl, mix the chocolate dessert cream with the chocolate spread until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the chilled whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- Add mascarpone, powdered sugar, and coffee or vanilla aroma. Whip gently until creamy and smooth.
- Cut the cooled cake into individual portions.
- Lightly brush or soak each piece with coffee.
- Fill the center with the chocolate filling and top with the mascarpone cream.
- Finish by dusting generously with powdered sugar before serving.
This dessert combines a soft cocoa sponge with rich chocolate and a light mascarpone cream, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for festive occasions like Christmas.
