Simple syrup
In a saucepan combine:
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water
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sugar
Bring to a boil.
Once boiling, cook for 3 minutes.
Turn off heat and let cool.
Bariloche Cream
Chop the chocolate.
Heat the cream until steaming (do not boil).
Pour the cream over the chocolate.
Wait 1 minute.
Stir until smooth.
Add the dulce de leche and mix until creamy and uniform.
Refrigerate 20–30 minutes until thick.
The texture should be like a spreadable paste.
Assembling the Matilda Cake
Cut each cake into 2 layers → total 4 layers.
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Place the first layer.
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Brush or spoon simple syrup over it.
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Spread a generous layer of Bariloche cream.
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Repeat with the remaining layers.
Cover the entire cake with the cream and smooth it rustically with a spatula.
Resting (VERY IMPORTANT)
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Even better overnight.
This makes the cake:
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more moist
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easier to slice
Result
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Tall cake
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Very moist
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Deep chocolate flavor
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