CHOCOLATE RECIPES

HAZELNUT UPSIDE DOWN BROWNIE

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This is an awesome brownie recipe ,gooey inside and a treat to your taste buds.Makes you close your

eyes the minute you bite into this nutty, crunchy ,gooey brownie.

This time I thought of sprinkling the nuts at the bottom (like i used to make sweets and halwas with the

nuts under the sweet )and it was a success .

Chocolate recipes turn out good only if good quality chocolate is used.

So do try this recipe and post in your comments and suggestions.

INGREDIENTS

100 gm butter

75 gm sugar (half brown +half white)

1 heaped cup flour sifted with 1/2 tsp baking powder

2 eggs

50-75 gm chocolate

2 tbsp cocoa powder

1 tsp vanilla essence

1 tbsp yoghurt/curd

100-150 gm hazelnuts (slightly crushed )

METHOD

Melt the chocolate, butter in a Bain-marie (double boiler) till butter is partially melted.

Now add the cocoa powder ,and remove from fire.

Whilst the mixture is hot ,mix well till well corporated.

Whisk the eggs,sugar and essence together till sugar dissolves .(In another bowl).

Now add the chocolate mixture gradually into the egg mixture .Add curd and mix well.

Fold in the flour little by little and mix.

Line a tray with parchment paper and grease the paper with butter.

Spread the hazelnuts at the bottom,and pour over the batter.

Bake in a preheated 180C oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

Cut into pieces after it is cooled (minimum 2 hours)

You could serve it without any adornment as it has a richness of its own.

If preferred you could serve with cream/ice cream/drizzle of chocolate.

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PINEAPPLE -CHOCOLATE CUSTARD PUDDING

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This is like the pineapple gateau cake, and the only difference is that the chocolate icing is replaced by the chocolate

custard.There wasn’t much of a differance in taste.When an icing cake is made at home,i always try to minimise the

icing on the cake even if it’s homemade.I never buy ready made fondant or icing and this thick custard on the cake

was a satiating dessert.

The sponge layer was a pineapple flavour, lightly soaked in pineapple juice and custard for the layers.

To the recipe now…

For the sponge (I used only half of this cake)

4 egg yolks

4 egg whites

1 heaped cup flour mixed with 1 tsp baking powder

a pinch of salt

1 cup sugar

1 tsp pineapple essence

Method

Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt till light peaks form.

Add the sugar and yolks gradually and beat well (electric mixer )for 5 minutes .

Now fold in the flour,essence gradually and mix well.(do not beat at this stage)

Transfer batter into a greased cake tray and bake in a preheated 180C oven for 25-30 minutes.

To prepare the pineapple

1 medium sized pineapple peeled, cored and cut into small pieces

2-3 tbsp sugar

a small piece cinammon

a pinch of salt

1/8 cup water

Method

Cook the ingredients except the water for 2-3 minutes.

Add water and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Remove from fire and allow to cool.

For the chocolate custard

25 gm butter

3/4 cup sugar

2-3 cups milk

2 heaped tbsp cornflour

2 heaped tbsp cocoa powder

1 tsp vanilla essence

Method

Mix cornflour and cocoa powder in half cup milk (without lumps)and set aside.

Heat milk and sugar and once it reaches a boil ,add the cocoa mixture and keep stirring till it forms a thick custard.

Remove from fire.

Add butter and essence and mix well.

Allow to cool.

Assembling the pudding layers

Cut the sponge horizontally to fit the pudding bowl you are using.

Smear with pineapple juice and add half of the stewed pineapple.

Pour half of the custard over it.

Next place another layer of sponge on the custard and smear with pineapple juice and repeat process.

Top with stewed pineapple.

Keep in the refrigerator for some time and serve.

Link to pineapple gateauCHOCOLATE PINEAPPLE GATEAU

MINT(PUDINA)-CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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This mint is not peppermint, or spear mint, it is the mint used for biriyanis etc.To make it clear only I had bracketed in

the title.

Well…the taste and colour was good and something different .As I baked this for the first time I made 3 varieties ,one

with almonds to top, another with cashews, and finally only chocolate chips.Confused to endorse rankings as all 3

tasted good.Soon to try the salt recipe and post.

Let’s get into today’s recipe….

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup mint leaves only

1 egg

100 gm butter (room temperature)

100 gm sugar (white.. if you want the look of green)

200 gm flour mixed with 1 tsp baking powder

a pinch of salt (if using unsalted butter)

chocolate chips

nuts of your choice

METHOD

Blend the sugar and mint well.

Beat the butter till creamy and add the mint mix.

Beat egg lightly and add to the butter mix.

Lightly fold in the flour and blend well.

You can add the chocolate chips finally or just press on each cookie before baking.

If you get a sticky dough, cover and leave in the fridge for some time.(20 minutes)

Divide into portions and place on a greased baking tray 1 inch apart.

Bake in 180C oven for 15-20 minutes and allow to cool.(cookies will turn crisp after it has cooled ).

NOTE:You could dip half of cookie in melted chocolate for a visual treat ..!

Would love to get your comments and experiences on how the recipe turned out for you ..Happy baking!

CHOCOLATE CUSTARD FROSTED CAKE

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This is an easy and moist cake with a frosting like a chocolate custard.Left in the fridge after a couple of slices relished

it was more delicious as the days passed …(daysss…I meant was 1-2 days )

There are many types of chocolate cake in my list to be posted, but whatever the recipe may be when it is chocolate

cake it surely does have a splendour of its own.So do try this moist cake and post in your comments and how you liked

it.

To the recipe….

INGREDIENTS

4 eggs

2 cups flour (teacup)mixed with 2 tsp baking powder+1 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1 cup brown sugar (powdered)

1/4 cup coffee (liquid)

1 tsp vanilla essence

1/2 cup oil

1 cup milk

1/2 tsp salt

METHOD

Mix the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients in 2 different bowls.

When mixing wet ingredients, first beat the eggs with salt and then add the rest of the wet ingredients.

Pour in the wet mixed wet ingredients, into the dry ingredients gradually mixing lightly with a spatula.

Once well corporated pour into a greased cake tray and bake in a preheated oven (180C)for 30-35 minutes.

For the frosting

You can cut the cake into 2 layers or just pour on the top and allow to set.I poured the whole icing on the top.

Ingredients

75 gm butter

2.5 cups milk

3/4 cup sugar (not icing sugar)

4 tbsp flour

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1 tsp vanilla essence

Method

Put all the ingredients in a thick bottomed pan and heat on a medium flame stirring all the while till thick.

Pour over cake and sprinkle pecans or any nuts of your choice.

BANANA’N’BEETROOT MUFFIN

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This is another innovation from my kitchen .I captured this idea from a juice recipe which contained beetroot and banana .

The combination seemed interesting and having the velvet cake in mind ,tried my hand at this muffin.

This tasted really awesome and the natural colour the beetroot shed was seductive to the eye.

Used almond flour and a little all purpose flour, blended the beetroot and banana separately for this muffin.I have the thought to try

sponge cake with the same flavour, and will post when I try it with success!

To the recipe now

INGREDIENTS

1 medium sized beetroot (peeled and cut)

2 medium sized bananas

3/4 cup almond flour

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1/2 tsp.baking powder

2 eggs

3/4 cup brown sugar+1/4 cup castor sugar

a pinch of salt

1 tbsp curd

1/2 cup oil

1/2 tsp banana essence or vanilla essence

Chocolate nibs for a sprinkle on the top.

METHOD

Blend the beetroot and banana separately, and mix together .

Beat the eggs lightly with salt and curd.

Next add the sugars, essence, beetroot puree, banana mash and mix well.

Fold in the flours with the baking powder till well corporates.

Spoon into muffin moulds or cup cake liners .

Sprinkle chocolate chips .

Bake in a 180C moderate oven for 30-35 minutes.

WHITE CHOCOLATE-CRANBERRY TARTS

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A handful of dried cranberries caught my eye,

when I was updating the nuts containers.

So …thought to create something new with

cranberry combinations.

With just a handful,added a little candied

orange,powdered almonds and made this

beautiful white chocolate tarts.

Few tarts were left plain without any icing,and

the remaining were just dabbed with white

chocolate ganache,and gratings of white

chocolate.

You could use colouring and decorate for the

season.

Fresh cranberries will be more delicious!

Do try this recipe and post in your comments,

as it’s my innovation and I would love to know

your feedback.

( photo -just out of the oven)

INGREDIENTS

For the crust

1 cup flour (100-150 gm)

50-75 gm butter

1 egg

1 tbsp powdered sugar

a pinch of salt

Method

•Bind all together to make a firm dough .

•Use milk or water if needed .

•Allow to rest in the fridge till you make the

filling .

•Divide into portions,roll out and press on

greased tart tins .

•Pour spoonfuls into tart the prepared cases.

For the filling

1 cup cranberries

2 eggs

1/2 cup almond flour

1/2 cup flour

100 gm white chocolate melted in 1/2 cup hot

milk

50 gm melted butter ( you could add with the

chocolate)

2-3 tbsp sugar

a pinch of salt

1/2 tsp rose essence or vanilla

1/4 tsp cinnamon powder

1 tbsp orange candied peel

1 tsp baking powder

METHOD

•Beat eggs with sugar .

•Add in the melted chocolate and the rest of

the ingredients .

•Using an ice cream scoop fill the prepared

cases,and bake in a preheated 180C oven for 30

minutes.

•Decorate with white chocolate ganache,and

gratings if you like

RED VELVET FRUIT CAKE

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This is my own create and innovation.!

Well,I’m not blowing my own trumpet,this cake

was really,an absolute taste of flavours!

Adorned half of the cake with cashew nut

fondant,and the flavour was rich.

With soaked fruits in brandy,and a little

beetroot wine,the aroma it spread confirmed

Christmas in the air .

Finally no colour was added,( I don’t like to use

much coloring ),and the red colour was

extracted by boiling the beetroot ( slightly

ground) till I got the required colour .

The authentic red velvet cake had no colour ,it

was ground beetroot purée or extracts.

The feedback given by my loving ‘ food critics’

was ‘It’s Awesome’ and better than the basic

fruit cake .

To the recipe now

INGREDIENTS

100 gm butter

2 eggs

150 gm flour

75 gm brown sugar

30 gm white sugar

1/2 cup almonds ground

25 gm cashew nuts chopped

15 gm ginger preserve/ ginger chips

15 gm pumpkin preserve

15 gm raisins

15 gm sultanas

15 gm black raisins

Few apricots

15 gm tutti frutti(optional )

15 gm cherries (optional)

5 gm orange rind grated

2 tbsp jam (blueberry/cherry/ marmalade/

strawberry)

1/4 cup brandy/rum

2-3 tbsp beetroot wine or red wine

1/4 cup honey

1/4 tsp nutmeg powder

1/2 tsp allspice powder

1/2 tsp vanilla essence

1/2 tsp almond essence

1 cup beetroot extract*

1 tsp vinegar

1 tsp baking powder

1 tbsp cocoa powder

A pinch of salt

1 tsp cornflour to sprinkle on the soaked fruits

before adding to the batter.

METHOD

•Mix the bold listed ingredients and allow to

soak for a few hours or 1 day .

•Beat the butter and sugars till creamy .

•Add in one egg at a time and beat lightly .

•Sieve the flour,baking powder,cocoa powder

together.

•Now fold in the flour,nuts ,soaked fruits,

beetroot juice and the rest of the ingredients

alternatively into the butter mixture and mix

till well corporated .

• Line the baking tray with parchment paper.

•Transfer the cake batter into the prepared

cake tray and bake in a preheated 175C oven

for 35-40 minutes.

•Insert a skewer,and if it comes out clean,it’s

done.

•Poke holes and pour brandy (2-3 tsp) on the

top after baking.

For the cashew fondant

1 cup finely ground cashew

1 tsp glycerine

A little egg white to bind

1 cup icing sugar ( depends on the binding)

2 drops rose essence

2 drops almond essence

Bind all the ingredients to a soft dough

consistency.

Roll out on a board dusted with icing sugar

or cornflour.

Place the rolled dough on the cooled cake ( Put the fondant the next day )

You can add sliced pistachios if you like.

*Beetroot extract

3-4 beetroot peeled and ground coarsely.

Cook in 2 cups water,till it is reduced to 1.

Strain and use.

BROWNIE-MOCHA PUDDING

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When it is the ‘weekend’ I rack my brains,to

innovate new recipes,especially desserts.

There was some leftover rum and raisin

chocolate brownie,and the idea for the dessert

was conceptualised.

The pudding was excellent,captivating all the

taste buds .All loved it !

It can be served for tea time too !

To the recipe now

INGREDIENTS

For the base

Slice of brownie/chocolate cake

For the middle layer

For the coffee mousse

2.5 cups milk

3-4 tbsp sugar

1/2 cup cream

3-4 tsp coffee powder( instant)

3 tbsp cornflour

Method

•Mix the cornflour and coffee with a little

milk,and set aside.

•Heat the milk and sugar .

•When the milk reaches boiling point,pour the

cornflour mixture,and cook till thick .

•Whilst the mixture is beginning to thicken,add

the cream .

•When it reaches the custard consistency,

switch off the flame.

•Pour over the cake .

For the top layer

Melt chocolate or make chocolate ganache and

pour over custard.

Allow to set in fridge for minimum 1 hour .

CHOCO-BANANA PUDDING

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This Sunday dessert rocks ! Yes,it was an

awesome,satiating pudding .

The recipe is purely my creation.

Chocolate cake for the base,caramelised

bananas with vanilla cream custard,and a

topping of hazelnut chocolate ganache.

You could use leftover cake or chocolate

biscuits for the base. I had eggless chocolate

leftover cake crumbs for the base.

You can use your favourite chocolate ganache,

for the topping.

To the recipe now

INGREDIENTS

For the base

Chocolate cake / chocolate cake crumbs/

chocolate biscuits.

For the vanilla cream

2 cups milk

1 cup cream

Sugar to taste ( approximately 3 –4 tbsp)

1 tsp vanilla essence

2 heaped tbsp cornflour

Method

•Heat milk with sugar

•Mix cornflour with a little water without

any lumps .

•When the milk reaches boiling point,add

cornflour mixture,essence and cook till

thick.

•Add cream,banana mixture and switch off the flame .

To prepare the bananas

5-6 medium sized bananas

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp butter

A tsp of water

•Heat butter and sugar till sugar dissolves.

•Add water and sliced bananas with a pinch

of salt and cook for 1 minute.

•Add to the vanilla cream mixture.

For the ganache

75 gm chocolate of your choice

1/2 cup cream

Nuts of your choice

You can heat the cream,and pour over

chocolate and melt or melt the chocolate

over a Bain -Marie ( a double boiler ) .

To Assemble

•Place the chocolate cake at the bottom .

•Pour cream and banana mixture.

•Add ganache and refrigerate for minimum

1 hour .

CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE

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This is the first time I tried this cake with home

made mayonnaise. The texture and taste was

amazing .Added beauty of the ganache on top.

Simply excellent.

This is an eggless cake ,so I made the mayo with

egg .

Next time ,I want to try with eggless mayo,and

other flavours too with mayonnaise.( will

update when I try )

The photo is the witness to the taste . 🤣.

Was left with only this piece for the photo 😉.

To the recipe now

INGREDIENTS

1 cup sugar ( brown )

2 cups flour

1 cup mayonnaise *

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

3 tbsp cocoa powder

1 tsp vanilla essence

1 cup milk

For the mayonnaise

1 egg

Oil ( 3 times the volume of egg)

1 tbsp vinegar

A pinch of salt

Add all the ingredients listed for mayonnaise in a blender or jar and whip till thick ( no need to be very thick )

METHOD

•Mix the wet and dry ingredients separately.

•Now mix both together without any lumps.

•Bake in a 180C oven for 30-35 minutes or till

done .

• Glaze with Chocolate Ganache .

AVOCADO WALNUT BROWNIE

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This is a lovely brownie with more of a

chocolatey taste.

If you have it just out of the oven,you may get

the taste of avocado.Allow it to cool ,or have it

the next day .Very moist,no need to add butter,

less on flour too .

Now to the recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 big avocado or two medium sized avocado

1 cup sugar ( 1/2 cup brown )

4 eggs

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup flour

200 gm melted chocolate

A handful of walnuts

A pinch of salt

METHOD

Beat the eggs,sugar and salt till light in colour

Add the cocoa powder,flour and the melted

chocolate

Mix till well corporated.

Add walnuts .

Transfer to a greased tray and bake at 180 C in

a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes .

TIRAMISU

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Tiramisu is a layered cold dessert,originating

from the Italian cuisine .An unique coffee,

chocolate flavoured dessert,with created layers

of mascarpone cheese,eggs,cream,and sponge

cake ( made like finger biscuits ).

There seems to be many variants of this dessert

with many flavours,but the authentic tiramisu

has coffee,chocolate,liquor ( Marsala) flavours.

Though the rise of eggless versions are seen,the

authentic one has eggs,which are added raw or

slightly made sterile on a bain-Marie.( double

boiler).If you have pre-made the biscuits,it’s

just few minutes to this lovely dessert.Store

bought lady finger biscuits,amaretto biscuits

can be used in the making .

To the recipe now

INGREDIENTS

To make the sponge lady fingers

3 egg whites

A pinch of salt

3 egg yolks

50-60 gm sugar

50-60 gm flour +1 tsp cornflour

2 tsp powdered sugar ( to sprinkle on top,

before baking

1/2 tsp vanilla essence

Method

Beat egg whites stiff with salt, and set aside.

Add yolks and sugar in another bowl and beat

till creamy .

Mix in the flour,egg whites ,and blend with a

spatula .

Pipe into finger shapes.

Sprinkle powdered sugar on the top and bake

for 20 minutes or till done .

You can bake in a Swiss roll baking tray ,

and cut into strips too .

To prepare the cream

200 gm mascarpone cheese

3 -4 tbsp sugar ( I used brown sugar )

2 egg yolks

1 cup fresh cream

2 egg whites

1 tbsp Marsala wine,or any liquor ( I used

brandy )

Method

Lightly cook the eggs and sugar on a double

boiler for 1 minute,and set aside.

Beat the egg whites till stiff peaks form.

Beat the cheese,add in the lightly beaten cream

and beat till no lumps are seen.

Mix in the rest of the ingredients and set aside .

Eggless version:Eggs can be replaced with

hung curd (3/4 cup)

For the coffee syrup ( for dipping biscuits)

150 ml coffee ( 1-2 tsp instant coffee and water)

1 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp liquor.

Mix all the ingredients together and set aside .

For the final assembly

Ingredients

Grated chocolate

Cocoa powder

The authentic tiramisu is said to have a round

shape,but as we have the liberty to make into

any shapes,it’s your option in choosing the

shape .

It could be made in individual cups too.

So …now for the assembly-dip each sponge

finger in the coffee syrup,and layer the tray .

Next add a layer of the cheese mixture .

Add grated chocolate ( preferably dark)over the

cream .

Next,add another layer of dipped biscuits.

Then the cream mixture .

It should finish with the cream mixture at the

top.

Then again grated chocolate.( This is optional )

Dust cocoa powder ( unsweetened) to cover the

cream finally ,and refrigerate till set .

PEAR’N’CHOCOLATE PUDDING

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This is a pudding baked in a bath with pears

caramelised with brown sugar.

A milk pudding with a little cream,cocoa

powder and eggs .Simple but elegant dessert !

Do try this recipe and send in your feedback!

To the recipe now

INGREDIENTS

1 cup milk

1/2 cup cream

2 eggs

2 tbsp cocoa powder

1/2 cup sugar or to taste

1 tsp cornflour / custard powder

1/2 tsp vanilla essence

1/4 tsp nutmeg powder

METHOD

•Add cornflour ,cocoa powder to a bowl and

pour milk gradually.

•Mix well without lumps.

•Beat eggs, sugar ,cream together lightly in

another bowl and add to the cocoa mixture.

•Add in the rest of the ingredients.

•Pour over prepared pears and bake in a water

bath for 30 minutes.

Note : You could steam this pudding too .If you are opting to steam , caramelise the sugar and pour over sliced pears .

Ingredients to caramelise

2 pears peeled cored and sliced

Brown sugar to sprinkle on the pears

1/2 tsp ginger powder to sprinkle

4-5 ramekins

Method

•Place the cut slices of pears on each

ramekin ,sprinkle sugar and ginger powder ,

and place in oven for few minutes till the

sugar is melted (10 minutes).

•Remove and pour the milk mixture .

•Place the ramekins in a water bath and bake

in a preheated oven 180C for 30 minutes .

VARIATION: The same recipe could be tried

with apples.

POUND CAKE CHOCONUT TARTS

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I love making and innovating tarts ! Here’s to

another lovely tart with the authentic pound

cake mixture, sprinkled with chocolate and

dessicated coconut .

I use the chappathi press to make the tart shells

so it’s quick to get the tartlets done faster.So…..

now I have given a tip to convenience 😊.

Now to the recipe

INGREDIENTS

For the crust

1 cup flour ( 100 gm)

2 tbsp powdered sugar

50 gm butter

A pinch of salt

a little milk enough to bind .

Bind all to a soft dough .

Wrap and keep in fridge till filling is made

Divide into portions .

Roll out and place each on greased tart tins.

Add filling and bake .

For the filling

Ingredients

100 gm butter

100 gm sugar

100 gm flour

1 tsp baking powder

2 eggs

1/4 cup milk

1 tsp vanilla essence

Few barks of dark chocolate / chips

1/2 cup desiccated coconut

Method

Beat butter and sugar till light and creamy.

Add in eggs one at a time beating lightly.

Add milk and essence .

Fold in the flour ( mixed with baking powder)

and mix well ( not beating ).

Fill prepared tart shells .

Sprinkle coconut , and chocolate on top ,and

mix lightly with a skewer or fork.

Bake in a preheated 180C oven for 25-30

minutes.

BOUNTY BROWNIES

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Brownies with the taste of bounty chocolates is

an amazing treat !

After making this recipe I thought of another

combination to halve the quantity of brownie

mix ,and increase the amount of coconut ,and

then add chocolate . That way 2 layers will be

equal ( brownie + coconut) .Anyway try both, as

this recipe was delicious .I made the chocolate

(homemade chocolate )with cocoa powder,

coconut oil and honey .

You could use the basic ganache on the cake .

Thin bars of these beauties,can be dipped in

chocolate ,refrigerated and served.

Do try and post your feedback

INGREDIENTS

For basic chocolate brownie

100 gm butter

100 gm sugar ( 50 gm brown +50 gm white)

2 eggs

2 tbsp cocoa powder/ 100 gm chocolate/ chips

1/2 tsp vanilla essence / rum/ brandy

75 gm flour +1 tbsp cornflour

A pinch of salt

3/4 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp coffee powder ( optional)

METHOD

•Using a double boiler method melt the

chocolate and butter together.

•Remove from fire

•Add coffee powder and salt.

•Beat eggs and sugar in another bowl, till sugar

is melted.

•Add to the chocolate mixture and mix well.

•Fold in the flour , baking powder and bake in a

preheated 180C oven for 20 -25 minutes .

•Allow to cool .

•Add coconut layer and top it with ganache.

For the coconut layer

( for a thicker layer double the quantity)

1 cup desiccated coconut

1 tsp liquid glucose

3/4 cup -1 cup powdered sugar ( according to

your sweet tooth)

a pinch of salt

Method

•Mix all together for 2 minutes on a low flame .

(only to get the moisture ,and not crumble)

•Spread on cooled brownie, and press slightly .

•Pour ganache and allow to set in fridge .

•Cut into slices and serve !

Homemade chocolate

1/2 cup cocoa powder+a pinch of coffee powder

1/4 cup coconut oil

a pinch of salt

5 tbsp honey or icing sugar ( if using icing

sugar add later)

1/2 cup cream ( to make ganache)

Method

Melt coconut oil and cocoa on a double boiler .

If adding honey add now ,or remove from fire

add 1 cup icing sugar .

If too thick ,add 1 tbsp of hot water and mix to

required consistency.

Using a spatula keep mixing the chocolate till

thick and creamy .

Heat cream ,and to chocolate mixture and pour

over the brownie.

SPICE ‘N’ NUTS CHOCOLATE CAKE

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This is a chocolate cake with nuts and spices.

Honey is also used in the sweetness .

Found this in my old stack of recipes,and made

half the quantity .

Will be sharing the full quantity.

So here’s to the awesome recipe !

INGREDIENTS

150 gm butter

100 gm sugar

2-3 tbsp honey

2 eggs

200 gm all purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

2 tbsp cocoa powder

1/2 tsp mixed spice powder

1 tsp cinnamon powder

1/2 tsp nutmeg powder

1/4 cup chopped dates and nuts ( almonds)

1/2 tsp vanilla essence

1/4 cup milk

METHOD

Cream butter and sugar till creamy .

Add honey and beat again lightly.

Add in one egg at a time .

Mix the flour with all the other powders.

Next add the dry fruits into the flour

Fold in the rest of the ingredients gradually,till

well blended .

The mixture may look thick,but the cake will be

soft .

Pour into a greased tin,and bake in a preheated

oven (180C) for 30 minutes.

Layering and icing may be your choice .

Pour chocolate sauce , or ganache .

Add chopped nuts to decorate.