The chocolate crown is the ideal dessert for cocoa lovers, with an intense flavour and a spongy texture that will make you fall in love from the first bite.
Ingredients (for 8 people):
- 200 g pastry flour
- 200 g sugar
- 150 g dark chocolate for desserts
- 125 g butter
- 100 ml milk
- 4 eggs
- 50 g cocoa powder
- 1 sachet of baking powder (16 g)
- 1 pinch of salt
- 100 g chocolate chips (for decoration)
- Chocolate glaze (optional)
- 100 g walnuts (optional)
- 50 g candied fruit (orange and peach) (optional)
Elaboration:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a cake tin with a little butter and flour to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Melt the chocolate and butter: In a bowl, melt the chocolate together with the butter in a bain-marie or in the microwave in short intervals, stirring to prevent it from burning. Once melted, allow to temper.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs together with the sugar until creamy and whitish. Add the milk and melted chocolate, and mix until well blended.
- Sieve the dry ingredients: Sieve the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and pinch of salt. Gradually add them to the wet mixture, whisking gently until smooth. If you want an extra touch, add the chopped walnuts and chopped candied fruit.
- Pour the mixture into the mould: Pour the batter into the greased crown mould and level the surface with a spatula. Lightly tap the mould on the table to remove air bubbles. Cover with another baking paper and place another baking tray on top to act as a weight.
- Baking: Place the baking tin in a preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Leave to cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin onto a wire rack.
- Decorate: Once cool, decorate the wreath with chocolate chips and, if desired, with a chocolate glaze for an extra sweet touch.
Calories and nutritional data (per approximate serving):
- Calories per serving: Approximately 350 kcal.
- Protein: 6 g
- Fats: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
Suggested presentation:
- Serve the chocolate wreath with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or with fresh berries to add a touch of acidity to contrast with the sweetness of the chocolate.
Additional advice:
- You can add nuts such as walnuts or almonds to the dough for a crunchy touch.
- For a more intense flavour, use chocolate with at least 70% cocoa.
- To prevent the chocolate chips from sinking, lightly dust them with flour before incorporating them into the batter.
Processing time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 40 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour
Prepare this delicious chocolate wreath and surprise your guests! Don't hesitate to leave us a comment to tell us what you thought of it and how you personalised it.
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