Ingredients
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- 125g (4oz) butter, diced, plus extra to grease
- 225g (8oz) good quality plain dark chocolate (with 60-70% coca solids), in pieces
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 125g (4oz) light muscovado sugar
- 50ml (2fl oz) brandy
- 75g (3oz) self-raising flour, sifted
- 50g (2oz) almond flour
- icing sugar, to dust
- raspberries, for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Grease and line a 20cm (8 inch) spring-release cake tin.
- Melt the butter and chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir until smooth; cool slightly.
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and creamy, then whisk in the brandy and melted chocolate on a low speed. Carefully fold in the flour and ground almonds, using a large metal spoon.
- Whisk the egg whites in a clean bowl to the soft peak stage. Beat a large spoonful of the egg white into the chocolate mixture to lighten it, then carefully fold in the remainder, using a large metal spoon.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake at 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4 for 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. The surface will be crusted and cracked, concealing a soft, moist cake beneath. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out on to a wire rack. Remove the lining paper when the cake is cold.
- To serve, dust the top of the cake with icing sugar.
Notes
- You can take the “good” or “naughty” route. Neil drizzled double cream over his cake while I enjoyed mine with fresh raspberries. If you have any other good ideas, why not comment below?
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 274
- Sugar: 12.5 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 18.55 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.95 g
- Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 4.35 g
- Cholesterol: 59 mg