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Home » Popular » Cakes & Cupcakes » A Day in Rome and A Baci Chocolate Birthday Cake

A Day in Rome and A Baci Chocolate Birthday Cake

Last Updated June 27, 2019. Published November 21, 2018 By Rosemary 44 Comments

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A Moist Delicious Chocolate Cake, filled with a Mascarpone Cream Filling and then topped with Baci Chocolates. The perfect Birthday Cake for any and all Chocolate Lovers.

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As usual it was a wonderful visit but of course one that ends much too soon. My eldest daughter Erika, came home to Italy for her 26th Birthday!

We miss her and we love her visits.

Birthday’s are also the day my kids choose their cake or at least the ingredients for their cake for me to make.

chocolate cake how to make mixing the batter, making the frosting

Her first choice was a Chocolate and Raspberry Cake, but unfortunately I could not find fresh or frozen raspberries anywhere.

So we went for the second choice which was a dark chocolate cake, but it definitely had to include her favourite Italian Chocolates. Not Ferrero Roche but Baci Perugina.

chocolate cake how to make icing the cake

And of course I used my Creamy Whipped Cream, Mascarpone and Nutella Frosting. No over the top sweet Frostings for the Italians, they aren’t big fans of Butter Cream Frostings.

After celebrating with a few friends and family, the Chocolate Birthday Cake was served! And of course what’s Birthday cake without a scoop of ice cream?

chocolate cake a slice on a black plate

This year she brought her friend Christina with her. Christina had never been to Italy so naturally discovering Rome was on the to do list.

They invited me along and of course I couldn’t say no, as I adore Rome.

roman forum

The Roman Forum – The Roman Forum is a rectangular plaza that is surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings. In ancient Roman times this was known as the marketplace, “Forum Magnum” or “Forum”.

The first day we visited the usual, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain because throwing a coin in the fountain is a must,  and of course Via del Corso, every shoppers dream street, we can dream at least!

But it was the second day that once again made me realize how much I love Rome. We headed off to see the Colosseum and the surrounding area.

Rome Campetelli district

Rome Campetelli

 

chocolate cake the colosseum in the distant

Walking up to the Colosseum

the colosseum

The Colosseum

 The Colosseum is the largest amphitheatre ever built, it could hold from 50,000 to 80,000 spectators. Construction of the Colosseum started in AD 72 and was completed in AD 80. Considered one of the new 7 wonders of the world,  it is one of Rome’s most popular tourist attractions. 

 

inside the colosseum

Inside the Colosseum

the games

The Games

I had never seen this area before and it was breathtaking as most of Rome is.

If you ever get a chance to visit Rome, then this is the must see district.

Be sure to buy your ticket to enter the Colosseum inside and not from the many and I mean many people trying to sell you a tour ticket all for the excellent price of 35 euros when you can buy the same ticket inside for 12 euros!

Imperial forum

Imperial Forum

rome celio

Rome Celio

And believe me they are really good at making it sound so worth your while, but trust me, I haven’t lived with the Italian for over 20 years to know it’s all a preso in giro (joke).

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And yes when we got back from our amazing day in Rome we enjoyed another piece of the delicious Chocolate Cake. Enjoy!

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A Day in Rome and a Baci Chocolate Birthday Cake

A Moist Delicious Chocolate Cake, with a Mascarpone Cream Filling topped with Baci Chocolates.  A Chocolate Lovers Cake.
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Course cake, Dessert
Cuisine American/Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 505kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

CHOCOLATE CAKE

  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup homemade buttermilk*
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use corn oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

*In a one cup measurement add one tablespoon of white vinegar then fill the cup with whole milk and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Stir to combine before using.

    MASCARPONE CREAM FROSTING

    • 1 1/2 cups whole/ heavy or whipping cream
    • 1 cup mascarpone
    • 1/4 cup Nutella

    TOPPING

    • 6 Baci Perugina Chocolates
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C) and grease and flour 2 8 inch cake pans.

    CHOCOLATE CAKE

    • In a large bowl sift together the flour, corn starch, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. 
    • Then add the sugar and whisk together, add the eggs, buttermilk, warm water, oil and vanilla beat on medium speed until smooth, approximately 2 minutes.
    • Divide the batter between the two prepared pans and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.  Let cool, then remove from pans.

    MASCARPONE CREAM FROSTING

    • In a medium bowl beat together until very thick the cream and mascarpone.  Fold in the Nutella until streaks form. It only takes a 4 or 5 foldings.

    PUTTING IT TOGETHER

    • Remove the tops of the cakes to form flat layers.  Place one layer on a plate and top with 1/4 of the frosting, place the other layer on top and spread almost all the remaining frosting (leave approximately 1/2 cup to form rosettes on the top to hold the baci chocolates, I used a 1M tip) over the cake, including the sides.  Top with rosettes and Baci chocolates.  Enjoy! 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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      1. Gin says

        January 21, 2022 at 12:59 am

        5 stars
        This cake is amazingly delicious!! I made it for a 65th birthday. Overwhelming compliments!
        Notes: I added 1/2 cup confection sugar to the mascarpone icing. Refrigerate icing at for 1 hour before putting cake together. Also, roasted hazelnuts to garnish cake with Baci chocolates. Also crushed hazelnuts added inside layers & sprinkled all over cake. Beautiful!!! Definitely making this again.

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        • Rosemary says

          January 22, 2022 at 6:23 pm

          Hi Gin, thanks so much, so glad you and everyone enjoyed it. I love the extras you added. Have a wonderful weekend.

          Reply
      2. Esther Z says

        January 12, 2022 at 12:10 am

        5 stars
        The best cake, made it and everyone was impressed! thank you!

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        • Rosemary says

          January 13, 2022 at 7:16 pm

          Hi Esther, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. Happy New Year.

          Reply
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