Ingredients:
For the chocolate wafers:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cream filling:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
For the chocolate wafers:
- Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Add the softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until the dough comes together. It may be crumbly initially, but continue mixing until it forms a cohesive dough.
- Chill the dough: Divide the dough into two or three portions, shape each into a disc, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
- Roll and cut the wafers: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a floured surface, roll out one disc of dough at a time to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles of dough. Place them on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake the chocolate wafers for about 10-12 minutes or until they are firm. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
For the cream filling:
- Whip the cream: In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the chocolate wafer cake:
- Arrange the layers: Take one chocolate wafer and spread a thin layer of whipped cream on top. Stack another wafer on top and repeat the process, creating a stack of alternating wafers and cream layers.
- Frost the exterior: Use the remaining whipped cream to frost the outside of the stacked wafers to cover them completely.
- Chill: Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the wafers to soften and the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Slice the chilled cake diagonally to reveal the beautiful layers of wafers and cream.
Enjoy your homemade chocolate wafers with cream, a delightful and easy dessert!