Delicious Lisbon Chocolate Cake Recipe

Cake is delicious and satisfying, with a variety of flavors that appeal to everyone’s taste buds. I am a chocolate lover, so chocolate cake is always at the top of my list whenever I want to satisfy my sweet tooth. 

I have tried many chocolate cakes, and all of them were amazing, but both the Lisbon chocolate cake flavor and looks were impressive. This chocolate cake includes a brownie chocolate cake, a layer of rich chocolate ganache, and covered with chocolate mousse on the top. 

Isn’t it already sound delicious? But it’s not something easy to make; it won’t take a lot of time but will take patience. If you can’t, I won’t tell you to continue with me if you can’t. It’s special, so you have to give your time and best effort to make it so.   

If some of you are still there and want to try the special super delicious Lisbon chocolate cake recipe, scroll down and be with me, keeping patience till the end.

Why Should You Try Delicious Lisbon Chocolate Cake 

Lisbon chocolate cake is a delicious and chocolatey treat that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.  It is one of the most popular desserts in Lisbon – and for a good reason! This dessert is rich, delicious, and perfect for impressing anyone. Whether it’s a birthday party, a get-together, or just to surprise your family with something special, this chocolate cake is a must-try.

Of course, dessert is not so health-friendly; still, this chocolate cake has some nutrition that supports our overall health. Chocolate is known to be a good source of antioxidants, which can protect your body against harmful toxins and damage caused by free radicals. It’s also rich in potassium, maintaining fluid balance and preventing muscle cramping. 

Zinc will nourish your skin, hair, and nail and will also ensure better immunity. Chocolate is also a good source of magnesium that support overall health. And as cocoa is rich in caffeine, it helps improve concentration and focus.

So I won’t say try this chocolate cake thinking it’s health friendly, but if you want something sweet to satisfy your craving or to surprise your special ones, this one is worth a try!

Delicious Lisbon Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Recipe by Lindsay G. Cabral Cuisine: LisbonDifficulty: Medium

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

40

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Calories

371

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

Lisbon Chocolate Cake is one of the most popular desserts in Lisbon – and for a good reason! This dessert is rich, delicious, and easy to make. And best of all, it’s sure to please any palate whether it’s a special occasion or just because you feel like celebrating.

So, if you’re in Lisbon and want to try some of the best food, grab a piece of Lisbon Chocolate Cake and enjoy. The layers of Lisbon chocolate cake are perfectly moist and gooey in the center, while the delicious ganache icing highlights the chocolate’s flavor without being too sweet.

And finally, the mousse makes the cake a masterpiece in no time, perfect for those who like their desserts on the sweeter side. Plus, this cake doesn’t require fancy ingredients or an elaborate recipe – just some basic pantry items you probably already have at home. 

But as I said before, making Lisbon chocolate cake isn’t simple work; it needs patience and effort. If you have the willing power to make this from your heart, you can definitely bake and make the perfect Lisbon chocolate cake. You just have to follow the steps I have shared below.  

Ingredients Brownie Cake

• ¼ cup of cake flour

• 6 large eggs

• ½ cup sugar

• 180-gram butter

• 300-gram bittersweet chocolate

• 1 teaspoon of baking powder

• Ganache

• 1 cup bittersweet chocolate

• 1 cup half/half

• Chocolate mousse

• 200-ml milk

• 8 egg yolk

• 90-gram sugar

• 210-gram bittersweet chocolate

• 420-gram heavy cream

• ½ teaspoon vanilla essence

• ⅔ teaspoon gelatin sheet

how to make Delicious Lisbon Chocolate Cake

• Make The Cake Batter: Melt butter and chocolate on the heat of boiling water. Once it’s melted, keep it aside. Now take a cake mixer, add the eggs and beat until it turns smooth. Then add the sugar and beat again to mix with the eggs. Add the melted butter and chocolate and keep the machine on when done. Then strain and add cake flour and baking powder. Keep mixing until everything is mixed well and you get a soft, smooth cake batter.
  
• Ready The Cake Batter: The amount of batter we made is enough to bake 2 cakes. Take a cake mold, line it with parchment paper, and grease it with melted butter. Pour the cake batter on the mold and give it a shake. Then use a spatula to spread the cake batter finely. 
  
• Bake The Cake: Wear gloves and put the baking tray with the cake batter in the preheated oven ( 375 degrees for 15 minutes) and bake the cake for 15 minutes at 180degree. Once time is up, take a toothpick or wooden stick, insert it into the cake and check if it’s well cooked or not. If the toothpick comes clean, means it’s well cooked, and if not, bake the cake for another five minutes.
  
• Keep The Cake In Fridge: Take out the cake and let it chill for a few minutes. Once it has cooled down, keep it in the refrigerator. 
  
• Make the ganache: Just like we melted butter and chocolate, now we will make the ganache. First, melt 1 cup bittersweet chocolate, then add 1 cup half/half and keep stirring until both are well mixed and turn into a smooth ganache.
  Once done, keep it aside.
  
•  Melt The Gelatin: Take some cold water in a mixing bowl, add ⅔ teaspoon gelatin sheet, and wait until it softens. Then drain the water and keep it aside.
  
• Blend The Heavy Cream: Take the cake blender, add the heavy cream, and blend until it turns soft. 
  
• Make The Mousse: Melt the bittersweet chocolate and keep it aside. Now put a pan on the stove, set the heat at medium-low, add the milk, vanilla essence, and sugar, and mix until everything is dissolved properly. Take the egg yolk and whisk until it turns soft and add into the milk. Bring it to a boil and simmer for a few minutes. Turn off the stove, and let the mixture chill for a few minutes. Then add the gelatin and melted chocolate and whisk well to mix. Add the whipping cream little by little and keep mixing.
  
• Assemble the Lisbon Chocolate cake: Take a cake ring; use a cake parchment paper to unmold the cake easily. Put the brownie cake inside it, spread a layer of ganache and cover the cake finely with it. Give it a shake and add the chocolate mousse. Give it another shake and put it in the refrigerator, and leave it to chill for a minimum of 4 hours. 
  
• Serve it: Take out the cake from the fridge, and remove the cake ring and parchment paper. Transfer the cake to a flat plate or tray, sprinkle some unsweetened cocoa powder and put some chocolate pieces. Leave it for 30 minutes at room temperature, and then cut it into pieces as you want and serve.
  

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How To Store Delicious Lisbon Chocolate Cake

Cake is delicious when it’s chilled in the refrigerator for hours. So unlike some desserts, storing makes the cake taste more incredible. Cut your cake into pieces, and place them keeping enough space in an airtight glass container. Ensure it doesn’t get touched with the lid or corners of the box. Now keep it in the refrigerator and store it for up to 5 days. If you want to make and store this cake ahead of time, that is possible also. You just have to keep the box in the fridge instead of the refrigerator and it will be good to eat for up to 3 months. And no worries about reheating this cake. 

Tips And Tricks

• If you want the cake to be gluten-free, use gluten-free flour.
• You can make Lisbon chocolate cake as cupcakes also. Just pour and bake the cake in a muffin tin, instead of a cake pan.
• Any cake tastes better when chilled, still, if you want to enjoy warm cake, you can reheat the cake. Bake it in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave for one minute. 

Conclusion

If you’re in a mood for something sweet and chocolatey, Lisbon Chocolate Cake is definitely worth trying! This unique and delicious dessert will impress your guest. With its fluffy, decadent layers, you’ll reach for seconds (or thirds) until the last crumb is gone. So ready to make this delicious cake at home? 

Follow the delicious Lisbon chocolate cake recipe I have shared above and let the chocolaty flavor melt in your mouth. I have tried my best to explain everything in detail, so you don’t miss anything and can make it by understanding what is for what, not just following like a robot. 

So just follow my instructions below and get ready for your delicious chocolate cake in no time!