This decadent ,very moist chocolate cake is really a rich treat.This is definetelly a 'beginning of the month " cake. Iam a moist,rich choclate cake lover and am sure those who follow my sweet tooth tendencies will agree that this is a winner . I got this recipe from Aneesa Hussan (my new step sister) ,this young lady is also a pro in baking and desserts . My thirteen year old daughter (Sukaynah) tried this recipe a few days ago and with a little guidance it turned out "PERFECT" ,you will find it perfect too.............
Ingredients :
1 cup flour
pinch of salt
250 g butter
1/2 cup sugar
200g dark chocolate
5 eggs
2 tablespoons water
Chocolate cream:
250g chocolate
250ml fresh cream
Syrup :
2 cups of water
2 cups sugar
Method:
Make the syrup mixture first and allow to cool, as follows .Disslove the sugar in water and let it
cool off.
Next step- melt the butter for about 1 minute add dark chocolate and melt for 50 / 60 seconds and then add the sugar ,mix together with a whisk. Add egg one at a time and beat well after each addition, now add the water and beat well. Sift the dry ingredients and add to the rest of the mixture, mix through very well.
Place into a pyrex dish and bake for 180 c for 40-45 minutes. Pour the cooled off syrup over and allow to cool.
For the chocolate cream:Bring cream to boil ,remove from heat and add the chocolate, leave it to stand for few minutes ,allowing chocolate to melt.Gently whisk until the cream and chocolate is well blended together.Pour over the choclate cake and cut into squares.Sprinkle with white grated chocolate . It is now ready to indulge and enjoy!!
slm, didn't you take a pic to post?
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