Dark Chocolate-Caramel Cake with Gold-Dusted Chestnuts
Gold-dusted chestnuts are a luxurious and visually stunning addition to this decadent chocolate-caramel cake.
This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe for experienced cooks (high difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Dark Chocolate-Caramel Cake with Gold-Dusted Chestnuts
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
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Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir until smooth and remove from heat.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until pale and creamy.
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Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
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In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once the cake is completely cooled, spread caramel sauce evenly over the top.
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In a small saucepan, heat the chestnuts over medium heat until warm.
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Dust the chestnuts with edible gold dust.
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Arrange the gold-dusted chestnuts on top of the caramel sauce.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
