Description
Delicious Kinder cake made with soft chocolate sponge layers, filled with creamy Kinder chocolate ganache, and covered with white chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream. For one 6-inch (15 cm) layer cake, about 10–12 slices.
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 150 g (1 1/4 cups) cake flour
- 50 g (1/2 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 200 ml (3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons) cold heavy cream (30% fat)
Kinder Maxi Ganache
- 200 g Kinder Maxi chocolate bars
- 50 g (1.75 oz) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 150 ml (2/3 cup) heavy cream, cold and full-fat
- 220 g (1 cup) mascarpone cheese, cold
White Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream
- 6 large egg whites
- 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 300 g (1 1/3 cups) unsalted butter, softened
- 100 g (3.5 oz) white chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Chocolate Drip
- 50 g (1/3 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 50 ml (1/4 cup) heavy cream, full-fat
Instructions
Chocolate Cake
- Preheat the oven to 330°F (165°C) and line two 6-inch (15 cm) round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk, whip the eggs, sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed for 10 minutes, until pale, fluffy, and tripled in volume.
- Meanwhile, sift together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and gently mix in the dry ingredients, just until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Mix a small amount into the batter to loosen it, then gently fold in the remaining whipped cream with a spatula.
- Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for about 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly, unmold, then cool completely upside down on a wire rack. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before assembling.
Kinder Chocolate Ganache
- Place the chopped chocolate and Kinder Maxi pieces in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over the chocolate. Let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Blend if needed.
- Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface and chill overnight.
- The next day, whip the cold ganache for 3–5 minutes, add the mascarpone, and whip again until light and creamy. Keep refrigerated.
White Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream
- In a heatproof bowl, combine egg whites and sugar. Heat over a double boiler, whisking constantly, until the mixture reaches 160°F (71°C) and the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Transfer to a stand mixer and whip on high speed until the meringue is stiff and completely cool.
- Gradually add the softened butter, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the melted white chocolate, vanilla, and salt. Keep at room temperature until ready to use.
Chocolate Drip
- Heat the chocolate and heavy cream together until smooth and fluid.
- Let cool slightly and use at 85–95°F (30–35°C) for dripping.
Assembly & Decoration
- Slice each cake into 4 even layers.
- Place the first layer on a cake board, pipe a buttercream border, fill with Kinder ganache, and add chopped Kinder Bueno. Repeat with all layers.
- Cover the cake with white chocolate buttercream and smooth the sides.
- Add the chocolate drip, then decorate with buttercream swirls and Kinder Bueno pieces.
- Chill for at least 2 hours, then remove from the fridge 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Storage: Store the Kinder cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Tips:
- Use a digital scale for best results; cups are less accurate for cake baking.
- Make the chocolate sponge 1–2 days ahead and keep it wrapped in the fridge.
- Keep the Kinder ganache well chilled before whipping for a stable texture.
- Let the cake sit at room temperature 20–30 minutes before serving for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: cake, Dessert, drip cake, Layer cake
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Calories: 539
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 263
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 23
- Carbohydrates: 46
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 126







