Chocolate Velvet Dessert is a creamy and rich tart with a chocolate cookie crumb crust, a smooth and decadent chocolate filling, and a chocolate buttercream frosting. Using a pastry bag with a large star tip to apply the frosting really gives it an impressive look.
Because this tart is so rich, a little goes a long way. You can easily feed at least 12 people with it.
It would be perfect for a special occasion, like a graduation.
Equipment Needed For Chocolate Velvet Dessert
- 9-inch Springform Pan
- Pastry Bag- I love to buy disposable pastry bags. They are inexpensive and a huge time save. Pastry bags are no fun to clean.
- Large Star Tip
What Are Chocolate Wafer Crumbs?
For the crust, I use Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers. They are thin chocolate cookies. To turn them into crumbs, either porcess them in a food processor or place them in a large ziptop bag and crush them with a rolling pin or heavy pan.
Storage
This chocolate tart can be stored at room temperature for a few days. Any longer than that, it should be refrigerated. Take it out of the refrigerator an hour or two before serving.
More Chocolate Desserts
- Chocolate Poke Cake– easy to make with a box of cake mix.
- Chocolate Chess Pie
- Chocolate Cake with Cream Filling– This three layer chocolate cake has a whipped cream filling and chocolate icing.
- Nutella Chocolate Cake
- Easy Death By Chocolate Cake– 2 layers of fudgy chocolate cake, lots of mini chocolate chips, a creamy chocolate frosting and a ganache.
- Chocolate Mayonnaise Sheet Cake– an old-fashioned southern favorite.
Enjoy each and every day, celebrate life, and eat lots of chocolate.
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Chocolate Velvet Dessert
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/3 cup butter,, melted
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, (12 ounces)
- 6 egg yolks
- 1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter,, softened
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3-4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together cookie crumbs and sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in melted butter.
- Transfer mixture to a 9-inch springform pan and press onto bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake in oven for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat at 20 second intervals until they get completely smooth when stirred. Let cool a few minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
- While whisking, gradually pour melted chocolate into egg mixture. Once all chocolate has been added, whisk until completely combined. Pour into prepared crust and bake in 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes. Center should almost be set.
- Let cool 10 minutes and then run a knife around the edges of the pan. Let cool to room temperature and then refrigerate overnight.
- To make the buttercream, beat butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add in confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, and milk. Add enough milk to make it a consistency that is good for piping (thick enough that it holds its form, but not so thick that it is difficult to squeeze out of the piping bag.
- Use a pastry bag with a large star tip to pipe stars all over the top.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Adapted from Taste of Home
Originally posted May 1, 2015.
Hi, just wondering after baking, do you remove the spring form ring or do that the next day? Do you bake the filling on a baking sheet too? I didn’t and mine leaked o to the bottom of the oven.
I had previously made this cake, from TASTE OF HOME, and it IS very tasty!
It is rich and sweet, so be warned! Smaller slices are very satisfying.
I did add some coffee to the frosting, and the mocha flavor was complementary, and light.
Be sure to chill over night as stated, it helps this dessert set up fully.
Pinning as a reminder of a wonderful dessert.
Oh wow! This cake looks seriously Ah.Maze.Ing!!! It would send me into epileptic shock because I’m allergic to chocolate, but a girl can dream. And drool! My husband would LOVE this cake and I’m definately going to make it for him (and jealously stare as he devours it)! Thanks for sharing!
On a side note: you must be so proud of your son, sounds like he is one heck of a boy who has accomplished and conquered a lot! Cheers and congratulations to both of you!♡
Wow! Very good job for this cake, this is so enticing. My son’s birthday is nearly coming and it looks like I don’t need to worry about the cake. I am sure he’ll like it,since chocolate is number one in his list. Anyways, congrats to you and your son, this is one of the best achievements that a mother can get.
This looks so rich and decadent, and it might even satisfy my chocolate cravings for a whole day. haha Beautiful job, Christin!
So happy and excited for your son’s upcoming graduation. A rich and decadent chocolate tart sounds like the best way to celebrate! It looks amazing!
Uhmmm 3 layers of chocolate?! Sign me up!! This seriously looks SO GOOD!! <3