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Easter Chocolate Cake with Coconut Ganache and Coconut Dacquoise

Recipe by Once Upon a Time Pastry

Moist festive chocolate cake, topped with dark chocolate ganache, coconut mascarpone ganache, and a coconut dacquoise. Three indulgent layers, decorated for Easter.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
1h 32m
Prep
55m
Cook
18m
Cleanup
2h 45m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$29.17
Total cost
$3.65
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Melt the chocolate without burning it
  • Fold the egg white meringue gently
  • Observe the baking times for each disc
  • Let the ganaches set in the refrigerator for 4 h
  • Precise layering assembly

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of hot cream splatters.
  • Use gloves or a towel to handle hot dishes.
  • Do not leave the oven unattended.

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