Decadent German Chocolate Cake Bites

These delectable chocolate bites are a delightful fusion of petit fours and miniature cakes, elegantly assembled with jam and enveloped in rich chocolate.

Ingredients

6	eggs, separated
1	cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2	tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1	cup white sugar
1	(7 ounce) bar milk chocolate, chopped, divided
1 3⁄4	1 ¾ cups finely ground blanched almonds
3⁄4	cup 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1⁄4	cup 1/4 cup blackberry jam
	Coating:
1	(7 ounce) bar milk chocolate, chopped
2	(4 ounce) bars dark chocolate, chopped

Instructions

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of butter, and sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Melt 4 ounces of milk chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula to prevent scorching. Once melted, remove from heat, add the remaining 3 ounces of chocolate, and stir until smooth. Allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Blend the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture until fully combined. Add the almonds and flour, mixing thoroughly. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter. Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
  6. Bake the chocolate cake in the preheated oven until set and a toothpick comes out clean, which typically takes 8 to 10 minutes depending on the cake's thickness. Allow the cake to cool completely, approximately 1 hour.
  7. Line another baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Cut the cooled cake into small 3/4-inch squares. Spread a thin layer of jam on half of the chocolate squares and sandwich them with another square to create petite cubes.
  9. In a bowl, combine 7 ounces of milk chocolate and dark chocolate. Melt 2/3 of the mixed chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, ensuring the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat, add the remaining chocolate, and stir until fully melted.
  10. Using a fork, pierce the chocolate cubes and dip them into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are completely coated. Use a spoon to remove excess chocolate and place the coated cubes on the prepared baking sheet to set at room temperature.

Jul 18, 2024