Chocolate Magic Cake (3-Layer Cake from 1 Batter) - Video Recipe

One batter which magically divides into three layers, three different textures: a fudge base, gâteau au chocolat center, and sponge top!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKtX86U1gzg

Of course you can arrange the flavor in the way you want. Matcha green tea may be beautiful =)



The recipe was originated in France and talked about in Japan this year 2015 ;)

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Chocolate Magic Cake (3-Layer Cake from 1 Batter)

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 1.5hrs
Number of servings: 15cm (6inch) square cake pan

Ingredients:
2 eggs
60g (2.1oz.) granulated sugar
1 tbsp. water
60g (2.1oz.) butter
40g (1.4oz.) cake flour
20g (0.7oz.) cocoa powder
a pinch of salt
180ml milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

*to make plain magic cake you can eliminate cocoa powder and use 60g (2.1oz.) cake flour

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 160C (320F).
2. Line the cake pan with parchment paper.
3. Melt the butter in a microwave at 600W for 30 seconds.
4. Warm the milk (not hot).
5. Separate the eggs.
6. Place the egg yolks in a bowl. Add half of the sugar (30g) and water, then beat them with an electric mixer until white like mayonnaise.
7. Add butter little by little and mix well.
8. Sift in flour and cocoa powder, add salt, and mix well.
9. Add milk 1/2 at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix well.
10. In a different bowl, whip egg whites and the rest of the granulated sugar (30g) with an electric mixer until firm peaks form.
11. Mix 9 and 10 together for 10 times with a whisk. DO NOT OVER-MIX. Pour the batter into the pan and even out the surface.
12. Bake at 160C (320F) for about 45~50 minutes.
13. Leave to cool completely, then cool in the fridge for 2 hours.

You can dust with powdered sugar and garnish with some fruits if you like :)

レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2015/12/blog-post_25.html
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5-Ingredient Bûche de Noël (Last-minute Christmas cake idea) - Video Recipe

Last-minute Christmas cake idea!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpIGHfNIisM

You just need 5 ingredients: eggs, flour, sugar, whipping cream, and cocoa powder! Toppings are optional. You can decorate it in the way you like ;)


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Bûche de Noël

Difficulty: VERY Easy
Time: 1hr + cooling time

Necessary Equipment:
9-inch square brownie pan
electric mixer

Ingredients:
((Sponge Cake))
3 eggs
5 tbsp. granulated sugar
5 tbsp. cake flour
((Chocolate Whipped Cream))
200ml whipping cream
1 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 tbsp. cocoa powder
((Toppings))
fruits of your choice
cocoa powder or powdered sugar

Directions:
1. In a bowl, place eggs and sugar. Beat on high speed with an electric mixer for about 10 minutes until white and fluffy.
2. Line the pan with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 180C (356F).
3. Sift in cake flour, half at a time, and mix on low speed with an electric mixer for a minute or two in total until just combined.
4. Pour the batter into the pan and drop it lightly on the counter to raise the air bubbles out of the batter.
5. Bake at 180C (356F) for about 12 minutes.
6. When it's done, drop the pan lightly to prevent shrinking.
7. Remove the sponge cake from the pan by lifting the parchment paper and place it on a wire rack to cool.
8. Meanwhile, combine whipping cream, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder in a dry, clean bowl. Float the bottom of the bowl in ice water, whisk the cream until firm peaks form.
9. When the cake is cool enough, remove the parchment paper. Cut off one end of the sponge cake diagonally.
10. Coat the surface of the sponge cake evenly with the cream. Place the cut side on the other side, and roll up the cake. Wrap the cake in the parchment paper and cool in the fridge for 30 minutes to set.
11. Cut off one end diagonally to make a stub. Coat the surface with the cream and place the stub on top. Then evenly coat with the cream and drag a fork through the cream to make a bark-like texture if you like.
12. Dust with powdered sugar to resemble snow or cocoa powder is okay. Garnish with some fruits if you like.

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2015/12/5.html
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Christmas Tree Pancakes - Video Recipe

Perfect Christmas cake for those who don't have an oven at home ;)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgWi3EPdLXc



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Christmas Tree Pancakes

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 30min
Number of servings: 6 pancakes

Ingredients:
((Pancakes))
* 100g (1cup/200ml) cake flour
* 3 tbsp. sugar
* 1 tbsp. corn starch
* 1/2 tbsp. baking powder
* a pinch of salt
1 egg
100ml milk
1 tbsp. cooking oil
((Decoration))
whipped cream
strawberries
blueberries

Directions:
1. Mix dry ingredients (*) in a bowl with a whisk.
2. Beat an egg in a different bowl, add milk, and mix well.
3. Add the dry ingredients (1.) 1/3 at a time, and mix just until blended.
4. Add cooking oil and mix again. *DO NOT mix too much!
5. Cover with plastic wrap and leave to set for 5 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Place the pan on a wet towel to cool down the pan a little bit.
7. Turn the heat down to low, place the pan, pour in the batter onto the pan, and cook until bubbles appear on the surface.
8. Flip with a spatula, then cook for a minute until browned on the other side. Repeat the steps to make 2 each of large, medium, and small pancakes.
9. Stack up the pancakes putting a layer of whipped cream and berries between each pancake.

レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2015/12/blog-post_18.html
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