Tarta San Marcos - San Marcos Cake

whipping cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Cacao nibs provide a healthier chocolate flavor.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are a healthier nut alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour two round cake pans.

In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.

Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder; fold gently to combine.

Melt butter and mix with the batter until smooth.

Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.

Prepare the coffee mixture by combining coffee with a bit of sugar and set aside.

Once the cakes are cool, slice each in half horizontally to create layers.

Soak each layer with the coffee mixture using a brush.

Whip the cream until stiff peaks form, then fold in melted chocolate gently.

Layer the soaked cake with chocolate cream and repeat until all layers are stacked.

Spread remaining chocolate cream on the top and sides of the cake.

Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Decorate with caramel sauce and toasted almonds before serving.

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