Liquorice And Blackcurrant Chocolate Cake Recipe
Ingredients
This liquorice and blackcurrant chocolate cake recipe is a delicious treat that will make your taste buds tingle. It is a moist, rich and tasty chocolate cake that is filled with liquorice and blackcurrant flavours. You can make this cake for any occasion, or just as a special treat for yourself. The ingredients you will need are:
- 150g dark chocolate, roughly chopped
- 150g unsalted butter
- 3 eggs
- 150g caster sugar
- 125g self-raising flour
- 50g cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons of blackcurrant jam
- 25g liquorice allsorts, roughly chopped
- Icing sugar, to decorate
Instructions
To make this delicious liquorice and blackcurrant chocolate cake, first preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease and line a 20cm round cake tin with baking parchment. Place the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water, stirring until the chocolate has melted.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and caster sugar together until the mixture is pale and thick. Add the melted chocolate and butter mixture to the egg and sugar mixture, stirring until combined. Sift the flour and cocoa powder into the mixture and fold in until combined. Finally, stir in the blackcurrant jam and liquorice allsorts.
Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
Once cooled, sift icing sugar over the top of the cake and serve. This cake will keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or it can be frozen for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
This liquorice and blackcurrant chocolate cake is a delicious treat, but it is not the healthiest option. Each slice of this cake contains approximately 200 calories, 10g of fat, 40g of sugar and 2g of salt. It is also high in saturated fat and sugar, so should be enjoyed in moderation.
If you are looking for a healthier option, try using dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa solids, reducing the sugar to 75g and substituting the butter for a lower-fat spread. You could also try adding some ground almonds or oats to the mixture for added texture and nutrition.
Overall, this liquorice and blackcurrant chocolate cake is a delicious treat that can be enjoyed as a special occasion or weekend treat. With a few small tweaks, you can make it a little healthier for you and your family to enjoy.
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