Mocha Layer Cake with Chocolate-Rum Cream Filling

Ingredients

  • 4 cups whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 20 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped; plus 2 ounces, chopped separately
  • 1/3 cup dark rum
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • Syrup
    • 1/4 cup water
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 2 tablespoons dark rum

    Cake
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 3/4 teaspoon instant coffee powder
    • 2/3 cup cake flour
    • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 3 large eggs, separated
    • 3/4 cup sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt

    Description

    This Ultra-rich Dessert Is Inspired By The Classic Rig? Jancsi Cake, Named For The Legendary Hungarian Gypsy Violinist. Make It One Day Ahead To...

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