Name: Decadent German Chocolate Cake Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 1 h 43 min
Yield: 60
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 6 large eggs, separated; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 (7-ounce) milk chocolate bar, finely chopped, divided; 1 3/4 cups finely ground blanched almonds; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup high-quality blackberry jam; 1 (7-ounce) milk chocolate bar, finely chopped; 2 (4-ounce) dark chocolate bars, finely chopped

Indulge in these exquisite German Chocolate Cake Bites, a delightful fusion of petit fours and miniature cakes. Two delicate layers of moist chocolate cake embrace a luscious jam filling, enveloped in a rich, glossy chocolate coating.

Follow The Directions

01

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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

02

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In a clean, grease-free glass, metal, or ceramic bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff, glossy peaks form. Set aside. (8 minutes)

03

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In a large bowl, cream together egg yolks, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons softened butter, and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (7 minutes)

04

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Melt 4 ounces of the chopped milk chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 3 ounces of chopped milk chocolate until melted and smooth. Cool slightly. (10 minutes)

05

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Gradually incorporate the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture, mixing until well combined. Add the ground almonds and flour, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites until no streaks remain. (5 minutes)

06

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Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly into a thin layer. (3 minutes)

07

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Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on the baking sheet. (60 minutes)

08

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Line another baking sheet with fresh parchment paper. (2 minutes)

09

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Once the cake is cool, cut it into small, ¾-inch squares. Spread a thin layer of blackberry jam on half of the squares, then top with the remaining squares to create miniature sandwiches. (20 minutes)

10

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In a double boiler, combine the remaining 7 ounces of chopped milk chocolate and the dark chocolate. Melt two-thirds of the chocolate over simmering water, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining chocolate until completely melted and smooth. (10 minutes)

11

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Using a fork or dipping tools, carefully dip each chocolate cube into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated bites onto the prepared baking sheet. (30 minutes)