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Chocolate Kokosh Cake

Chocolate Kokosh Cake

Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

For the dough:

  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons instant dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg whisked, for egg wash

For the filling:

  • 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 2 egg whites

For the streusel:

  • 1/2 cup white flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 stick butter room-temperature

Instructions
 

  • Combine the sugar, yeast and warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Set the mix aside for 10 minutes to proof, or until it turns bubbly.
  • Add the eggs and oil to the bowl. Mix until fully combined. Add the flour and salt and mix to combine. Switch to the dough hook and knead for 8 minutes, until a smooth, cohesive dough forms and begins to pull away from the sides of the mixer.
  • Shape the dough into a ball and set it to rise in an oiled bowl, covered, for no more than 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Flour a large piece of parchment paper, then roll the dough out on it, forming a large rectangle. The dough should be thin enough that it’s almost see-through in places; just don’t let it tear.
  • Combine all ingredients for the filling until smooth. Using an offset spatula, spread filling over half the dough. Fold the unfilled half over the filled half. You will now have a long, folded-over rectangle. Using your spatula, spread more filling over the bottom half of this rectangle.
  • Fold the unfilled half of the rectangle over the filled half. You will now have a package resembling a square. Use a rolling pin to roll and flatten it out slightly.
  • Spread the remaining filling over the top of the square. Roll it up to create a short, flattish log. Using the baking paper, transfer to a baking paper-lined loaf pan or cookie sheet.
  • Brush with egg wash. Combine the ingredients for the streusel with your hands until the mixture resembles large, sandy crumbs. Sprinkle it over the egg-washed cake.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until the dough is golden brown and the crumbs are lightly colored. Allow to cool before slicing. Serves 10-12.