Chocolate Cake Traybake

Name: Chocolate Cake Traybake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 18 squares
Ingredients: 250 g dark chocolate; 6 eggs; 250 g unsalted butter; 250 g granulated sugar; 100 g all-purpose flour; 250 g ground Hazelnuts; ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom; a pinch of salt; 175 g semi-sweet chocolate; 125 ml heavy cream; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 75 g unsalted butter; chocolate decoration of choice

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
18 squares
Calories
474 kcal
Course
Cake
Cuisine
British

Chocolate Cake Traybake

Freya Patterson

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This easy chocolate cake traybake is covered with luscious, glossy frosting. This amazing cake keeps well for at least one week.

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Ingredients

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Chocolate tray bake (Note 1):

250 g dark chocolate 9 oz, 70% cocoa
6 eggs large
250 g unsalted butter room temperature, 9 oz/ 1 cup
250 g granulated sugar 9 oz/ 1 ¼ cups
100 g all-purpose flour 3.5 oz/ ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon
250 g ground Hazelnuts 9 oz/ 2 cups
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom optional, Note 2
a pinch of salt

Frosting:

175 g semi-sweet chocolate chopped, 6 oz/ 1 cup
125 ml heavy cream ½ cup
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
75 g unsalted butter 2.5 oz/ ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon

Decoration:

chocolate decoration of choice

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Instructions

Chocolate traybake:

Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 180°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Chocolate: Chop and place the pieces into a food processor and grind finely. Alternatively, you can grate the chocolate on a regular grater.250 g dark chocolate/ 9 oz
Wet ingredients: Place the eggs, soft butter, and sugar into a bowl. Mix until fluffy.6 eggs + 250 g unsalted butter/ 9 oz/ 1 cup + 250 g granulated sugar/ 9 oz/ 1 ¼ cups
Dry ingredients: In another bowl, mix together the flour, hazelnuts, grated dark chocolate, ground cardamom (if using), and a pinch of salt. Add the mixture to the egg and butter mixture and incorporate.100 g all-purpose flour/ 3.5 oz/ ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon + 250 g ground hazelnuts/ 9 oz/ 2 cups + ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom + a pinch of salt
Bake cake: Pour the batter onto the prepared baking tray and level the surface. Bake for 25 minutes.
Cool cake: Rest for about 15 minutes, then cut it into pieces. Leave to cool completely on the baking tray.

Chocolate glaze:

Chop the semi-sweet chocolate finely. Set aside.175 g semi-sweet chocolate/ 6 oz/ 1 cup
Combine glaze: Pour the cream into a small saucepan. Bring to a light simmer. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate, sugar, and cubed butter. Stir well until the chocolate is completely melted.125 ml heavy cream/ ½ cup + chocolate + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar + 75 g unsalted butter/ 2.5 oz/ ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon
Slowly pour the frosting over the cake. Leave to set, but keep in mind that it will not become solid, it remains slightly soft and glossy.
Decorate with the chocolate decoration of choice.

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Notes

Measurements: Always use a kitchen scale in baking; it guarantees the best results. This recipe is not tested using cup measurements (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab).
The cardamom can be left out or replaced with cinnamon.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1square Calories 474kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 17g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 39mg (2%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 24g (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18squares

Amount Per Serving

Calories 474 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1square
Calories	474kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	34g	11%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	36g	55%
Saturated Fat	17g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat	17g	100%
Cholesterol	109mg	36%
Sodium	39mg	2%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	24g	48%