Dark chocolate (60%) (cocoa paste, soy lecithin, natural vanilla aroma), hazelnuts (40%), 64% cocoa solids minimum. May also contain Sulphites, sesame, peanuts and nuts.
| Average nutritional values per: | 100g | ||
| Energy | 2228kj | ||
| 533kcal | |||
| Fat | 30g | ||
| of which saturates | 12g | ||
| Carbohydrate | 58g | ||
| of which sugars | 37g | ||
| Fibre | n/a | ||
| Protein | 7.9g | ||
| Salt | 0.22g | ||
Rich Dark Chocolate Cake with Hazelnuts Paired Recipe
Delight in the decadence of a homemade British-style dark chocolate cake, adorned with delightful hazelnuts. This recipe serves 10. Contact us today at Victus Emporium to find out more.
Ingredients:
For The Cake:
- 225g self-raising flour
- 200g caster sugar
- 75g cocoa powder
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 250ml whole milk
- 125ml vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 250ml boiling water
- 115g dark chocolate, finely chopped
For The Frosting:
- 225g unsalted butter, softened
- 450g icing sugar
- 75g cocoa powder
- 60ml whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For The Decoration:
- 75g blanch dark chocolate hazelnuts
- 55g dark chocolate, melted
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake tins.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, caster sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for about two minutes until the batter is smooth.
- Stir in the finely chopped dark chocolate.
- Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, mixing until smooth. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake tins. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating together softened butter, icing sugar, cocoa powder, whole milk, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost one cake layer, place the other layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
- Sprinkle the Blanch dark chocolate hazelnuts on top of the cake and drizzle with melted dark chocolate for a beautiful finish.
- Slice, serve, and relish the harmonious blend of dark chocolate and hazelnuts in this British-style chocolate cake. Enjoy!
