Swiss chocolate chalet cake is a luxurious combination of rich Swiss chocolate cheese filling and soft sponge cake. Indulge in the richness of this three layer chocolaty and creamy Swiss chalet cake. It is a slice of rich heritage crafted with love and luxury. Whether it’s a family dinner or a holiday season, you can entertain your guests with this mouthwatering dessert.

Swiss are famous for their chocolate craftsmanship, this tradition of chocolate making dates back to the 18th century when the richness and luxury of chocolate emerged. The Swiss chocolate has become synonymous for luxury and premium quality chocolates.

Swiss Chocolate Chalet Cake

The smooth texture of Swiss chocolate cheese filling melts into the mouth creating an intense flavorful experience. While the airy, moist chocolate chalet sponge that emerges in the Swiss Alps compliments the delicate taste. The combo of Swiss chocolate cream cheese filling, white chocolate mousse and chalet cake makes a perfect three-layer chocolate dessert.

The Swiss chocolate chalet cake has three layers, the base of chocolate cream cheese filling is layered on a bed of crumbs. The second layer of white chocolate mousse compliments the chocolate cheese filling. However, the top layer is of a moist dark chocolate sponge making it a perfect upside down cheesecake.

Ingredients You Will Need

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Crumb Crust:

Dark Chocolate Biscuits
Butter

Sponge Cake:

All Purpose Flour
Sugar
Dark Cocoa Powder
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Salt
Milk
Vegetable Oil
Eggs
Vanilla Extract
Hot Water

Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling:

Cream Cheese
Sugar
Vanilla Extract
Semi-Sweet Baking Swiss Chocolate
Heavy Cream

White Chocolate Mousse:

White Chocolate Chips
Heavy Cream
Vanilla Extract

Step By Step Directions

Making Crumb Crust

Step1- Crush Biscuits:

In a food processor add dark chocolate biscuits and crush them to fine crumbs. You can use a rolling pin for crushing biscuits.
Then take it out in a mixing bowl, and add melted butter into the crumbs.
Mix them well to bind together.

Step2- Layer in Cake Pan:

Then in a 9″ cake pan, spread the crumbs and press them to make a flat crumb bed.
Put the pan in the refrigerator and step ahead to make chocolate cream cheese filling.

Making Chocolate Cream Cheese

Step1- Melt Chocolate:

Take a double boiler and melt the Swiss baking chocolate in it.
Once the chocolate is melted, pour a tablespoon of heavy cream and mix well.

Step2- Whisk Cream Cheese:

Take a bowl of stand mixer, and add cream cheese to it. Beat it on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Then add sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream and whisk until soft peaks form.
Gently fold in melted chocolate to it.
Then evenly spread the chocolate cream cheese filling over the crumb crust.
Let it chill in the refrigerator until completing other layers.

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Making White Chocolate Mousse

Step1- Melt Chocolate

In a double boiler, add while chocolate chips, and melt them.

Step2-Whisk Heavy Cream

Then take another bowl, and beat heavy cream and vanilla extract on medium speed for 3-4 minutes or until stiff peak forms.
Then add melted chocolate into the whipped cream and gently fold them together.
Once the chocolate mousse is ready, layer it on top of chocolate cream cheese filling.
Then again put it in the refrigerator until the last layer of cake is ready.

Making Chocolate Cake

Step1- Prepare Dry Batter:

Firstly, in a mixing bowl, add sifted all-purpose flour, dark cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix them well to combine, and set aside.

Step2- Prepare Wet Batter:

Secondly, in another mixing bowl, whisk together, sugar and eggs until fluffy.
Then add vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract, and continue mixing until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step3- Mix Batter:

Once the dry and wet batter is ready, gradually combine them. Start mixing dry batter into wet batter and make a thick cake batter.
Then pour hot water into the cake batter and mix well to a smooth consistency.

Step4- Bake:

In a 9″ greased cake pan, pour the cake batter and gently tap the pan on a flat surface to release air bubbles.
Then bake it at 175°C preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Then cool it on a wire rack for 10 minutes before layering.

Layering the Swiss Chocolate Chalet Cake

Finally, take the cake pan out of the refrigerator.
Then place the chocolate cake sponge on top of the white chocolate mousse as a top layer of Swiss chocolate chalet cake.
Cover the cake with chocolate ganache or melted Swiss chocolate.
Chill for 1-2 hours before serving.

Tips That Will Help

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature while making cream cheese filling and cake for best results.
If you are using whole white chocolate instead of chocolate chips then finely chop it to make the melting process easy and smooth.
Chill the heavy cream before whipping, and use a chilled whisk and bowl for a stable mousse.

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FAQ’s

How to store leftover Swiss chocolate chalet cake?

It is best to store the chalet cake in the refrigerator to keep it fresh. The leftover cake will be good for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

Can I use milk chocolate instead of white chocolate?

Feel free to experiment with different chocolates. You can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate as a substitute for white chocolate.

Can I freeze the Swiss chocolate chalet cake?

I don’t recommend freezing chocolate chalet cake, as the white chocolate mousse and chocolate cream cheese filling don’t freeze well. However, you can freeze the chocolate cake for making ahead recipe.