Pastel de Tres Chocolates

Name: Pastel de Tres Chocolates
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature; 2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 6 oz dark chocolate (70%), chopped, finely chopped; 6 oz milk chocolate, chopped, finely chopped; 6 oz white chocolate, chopped, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

A decadent Mexican three-chocolate cake layered with dark, milk, and white chocolate ganache, yielding an intensely rich and indulgent dessert for special occasions.

80 minMediumServes 12480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 tsp kosher salt
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
6 oz dark chocolate (70%), chopped, finely chopped
6 oz milk chocolate, chopped, finely chopped
6 oz white chocolate, chopped, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt.
3

In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 room temperature large eggs, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 cup room temperature buttermilk, and 2 tsp pure vanilla extract. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir until just combined - do not overmix.
4

Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before unmolding.
5

Make three ganaches: heat one third of the 1 1/2 cups heavy cream until steaming (do not boil) and pour over 6 oz finely chopped dark chocolate (70%), chopped; let sit 1 minute then stir smooth. Repeat separately for 6 oz finely chopped milk chocolate, chopped and 6 oz finely chopped white chocolate, chopped. Let all three ganaches cool to a spreadable consistency, about 20 minutes.
6

Slice the cooled cake horizontally into two even layers. Spread the dark chocolate ganache over the bottom layer. Place the second layer on top and spread the milk chocolate ganache over the top. Pour the white chocolate ganache over the center and let it drip down the sides.
7

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set the ganache before slicing and serving.

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What is Pastel de Tres Chocolates?

A decadent Mexican three-chocolate cake layered with dark, milk, and white chocolate ganache, yielding an intensely rich and indulgent dessert for special occasions. This reference files it under Mexican dessert: made in the oven, rated medium and about 80 minutes start to finish.

What oven temperature does Pastel de Tres Chocolates need?

For Pastel de Tres Chocolates, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 35 minutes, in step 4.

Does room temperature really matter in Pastel de Tres Chocolates?

Step 3 reads: "In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 room temperature large eggs, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 cup room temperature buttermilk, and 2 tsp pure vanilla extract." It does at step 3. Cold ingredients resist blending: cold butter will not cream, and cold eggs can split a batter that was smooth a moment ago.

What can I use instead of buttermilk in Pastel de Tres Chocolates?

The entry for Pastel de Tres Chocolates calls for 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature. In its place: Stir a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into a cup of milk and let it stand five minutes. Plain yogurt thinned with milk also works.

Does Pastel de Tres Chocolates contain eggs?

Yes: 3 large eggs, room temperature. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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