Christmas Penguin Cake: The Sweetest Way to Celebrate

For those who love baking, the festive season is the perfect opportunity to show off your culinary skills with traditional desserts. But at Venchi, we also think of those who aren’t familiar with complex preparations—or simply don’t have much time to spare. If you fall into the latter category, the Christmas Penguin Cake is just what you need!

The Penguin Cake Recipe

This cake is simple and quick to make, requiring just a few steps: prepare the base, the filling, and then cover it with delicious chocolate! The easiest version includes just one layer of filling, but nothing stops you from adding more layers for an even more spectacular effect.

Difficulty: Easy
Preparation time: 60 minutes

Ingredients for the base:

• 150 g plain flour
• 4 eggs
• 110 g sugar
• 50 ml milk
• 50 ml vegetable oil
• 1 sachet baking powder
• 40 g Venchi cocoa powder

Ingredients for the filling:

• 300 g Venchi spread
• 300 g whipping cream

Ingredients for the coating:

• 200 g Venchi dark chocolate

How to Prepare the Christmas Penguin Cake

Start by whisking the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until light and airy—about 10 minutes. Slowly add the oil and milk (at room temperature) while continuing to mix. Reduce the speed and sift in the flour, baking powder and cocoa. Grease a 24 cm round tin, pour in the batter and bake at 180°C for about 30 minutes. For an extra festive touch, use a star or Christmas tree mould!
Once baked, let the base cool for 10-15 minutes before removing from the tin. Meanwhile, whip the cold cream until stiff. Slice the cake horizontally into two discs and fill generously, alternating a rich layer of whipped cream with another of luscious Venchi chocolate spread.
For the coating, melt the dark chocolate in a bain-marie (we suggest using a fine single-origin bar, such as Venchi South America 80% or Venezuela 85%, for an even more intense flavour) and pour it carefully over the cake. For a smooth, glossy finish, follow our guide on how to temper chocolate!

After a couple of hours in the fridge, the chocolate glaze will have set, and your Christmas Penguin Cake will be ready to wow your guests—served with a swirl of whipped cream and a dusting of bitter cocoa for the ultimate festive treat!