A trending chocolate dessert featuring a moist chocolate cake base topped with crispy feuilletine flakes and rich chocolate ganache. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Adapted from a video by Savor Easy
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Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). In a bowl, combine sugar, eggs, and oil, then add yogurt, milk, and vanilla.
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Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well until combined.
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Mix instant coffee with hot water in a glass, then pour into the batter and stir to combine.
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Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish and line with parchment paper. Pour in the batter.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool. Trim the dome to level the cake, or leave it as is.
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For the feuilletine flakes, beat butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add egg whites and vanilla, mix well, then fold in flour until smooth.
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Spread the feuilletine batter thinly and evenly on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 7–10 minutes until golden, cool, and crush into flakes.
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For the ganache, mix semi-sweet chocolate with hot cream and stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
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Pour about 1/2 cup of ganache over the feuilletine flakes and mix together.
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Pour the remaining ganache over the cooled, leveled chocolate cake and top with the ganache-covered feuilletine flakes.
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Chill in the refrigerator before serving, or serve immediately.
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