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scrumptious chocolate cake
ingredients
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225g (8oz) butter, softened
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250g (9oz) caster sugar
4 eggs
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5ml (1tsp) instant coffee dissolved in 15ml (1tbsp) hot water
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30ml (2tbsp) milk
5ml (1tsp) almond essence
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50g (2oz) ground almonds
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100g (4oz) self raising flour
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5ml (1tsp) baking powder
50g (2oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
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method
Cream the butter and sugar on a low speed gradually increasing to a
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higher speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl
and beater.
Beat the eggs in a jug and whilst the mixer is operating on a high
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speed, gradually add the egg a little at a time until incorporated. Switch
off and scrape down.
Incorporate the dissolved coffee, milk and almond essence on a low
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speed. Add the ground almonds, sieved flour, baking powder and
cocoa. Mix on a low speed to incorporate.
Divide the mixture between two 20cm/8" cakes tins that have been
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lined with greased greaseproof paper. Level the tops then bake at
180˚C/350˚F/Gas Mark 4 for approximately 30 minutes until springy to
the touch.
Turn out and cool on a wire rack.
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chocolate mousseline filling
ingredients
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275g (10oz) plain chocolate, broken into pieces
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225ml (8 fl.oz.) double cream
method
Melt the chocolate by placing in a bowl over a pan of barely
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simmering water.
Whisk the cream starting on a low speed gradually increasing to a
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higher speed until it forms soft peaks.
When the chocolate has melted remove the bowl from the heat and,
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using a large spoon fold into the cream.
Spread the chocolate filling between the cooled cakes.
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carrot and coriander soup
ingredients
25g (1oz) butter
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1 onion chopped
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1 clove garlic crushed
600g (1lb 6oz) carrot cut into 2.5cm cubes
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cold chicken stock
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10-15ml (2-3tsp) ground coriander
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salt and pepper
method
Melt the butter in a pan, add the onion and garlic and fry until soft.
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Place the carrot into the liquidiser, add the onion and garlic. Add
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sufficient stock to reach the 1.2 level marked on the gobet. Fit the lid
and filler cap.
Blend on maximum speed for 5 seconds for a coarse soup or longer
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for a finer result.
Transfer the mixture to a saucepan, add the coriander and seasoning
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and simmer the soup for 30 to 35 minutes or until cooked.
Adjust the seasoning as necessary and add extra liquid if required.
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