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Tray-Baked Mole Cake

Indulge in a tray-baked mole cake with creamy filling, bananas, and dark chocolate. Perfect for gatherings, this easy recipe blends tradition with a modern twist. Try it now!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cooling and Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 20 pieces
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Sifter
  • Baking tray
  • Spatula
  • Electric mixer
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients

  • 225 ml sunflower oil
  • 2 large eggs (size M)
  • 240 g sugar
  • 1 packet vanilla sugar
  • 380 g wheat flour type 405
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 packet baking powder
  • 4 tbsp baking cocoa
  • 250 ml milk
  • some butter for the mold
  • 600 g cream
  • 3 packets cream stiffener
  • 2 packets vanilla sugar
  • 100 g dark chocolate shavings
  • 8 pieces bananas (approx. 1.2 kg)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan oven: 160°C). Grease a 39 x 26 x 4 cm baking tray with butter.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sunflower oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla sugar until smooth and airy.
  • Sift the flour with salt, baking powder, and cocoa, then gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
  • Pour this velvety mix into your prepared tray and spread evenly.
  • Bake the tray-baked mole cake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and springy to touch. Let cool completely.
  • Once cooled, gently hollow out the center to a depth of about 1 cm and crumble the scooped bits into a bowl.
  • Whip the cream with cream stiffener and vanilla sugar until peaks form. Fold in the chocolate shavings.
  • Peel and halve the bananas lengthwise, laying them snugly on the base.
  • Spread the cream generously over the cake and smooth it out.
  • Sprinkle reserved crumbs atop the cream layer for texture and charm. Chill the tray-baked mole cake in the fridge until serving.

Notes

This tray-baked mole cake is pure indulgence wrapped in simplicity. It combines sweet, creamy textures with a hint of chocolatey depth. The preparation process is straightforward, even for beginners, and the result feels like pure luxury.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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