Description
A delightful fusion of textures and rich cocoa flavors. This celebration-ready cake features a moist yogurt-and-oil sponge topped with a silky ganache and a satisfyingly crispy chocolate-cornflake layer. Finished with crushed mini eggs, it’s a playful yet sophisticated festive showstopper.
Ingredients
The Chocolate Sponge
- 7.1 oz sugar
- 4.4 oz full-fat yogurt (Greek or plain)
- 4.4 oz vegetable oil + 2 large eggs
- 5.3 oz plain flour + 1.1 oz cocoa powder
- Aromatics: 0.85 fl oz espresso, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder, salt
The Silky Ganache
- 7.1 oz chocolate (dark or milk), chopped
- 3.4 fl oz double cream (heavy cream)
The Cornflake Crunch Topping
- 4.6 oz chocolate (dark or milk), chopped
- 3.5 oz cornflakes
- 2.6–3.5 oz mini eggs, crushed
- 1 tbsp butter, melted (optional)
Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 320°F fan. Grease an 8×8 inch square tin.
Sponge: Whisk sugar, yogurt, oil, and eggs until smooth. Whisk in flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in espresso last.
Bake: Pour into tin; bake for 35–40 mins until a skewer comes out clean. Cool completely.
Toppings: Whisk melted chocolate and cream for the ganache. For the crunch, melt chocolate (and butter) and stir in cornflakes until coated.
Assemble: Spread ganache over the cool cake. Top with chocolate-cornflakes and crushed mini eggs.
Notes
The Espresso Secret: A small amount of coffee intensifies the chocolate’s depth without adding coffee flavor.
Yogurt for Moisture: Provides the necessary acidity to react with the baking soda for a velvety, long-lasting crumb.
Crunch Management: Ensure the cake and the crunch-coating chocolate are cooled slightly before assembly to prevent the cornflakes from going soggy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cake
- Method: Whisk & Bake
- Cuisine: Modern Festive
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Square
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 46
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 65
Keywords: chocolate mini egg cake, cornflake crunch cake, easter chocolate cake, yogurt chocolate sponge, easy festive baking, chocolate ganache cake, crushed mini egg dessert