Chocolate Cake Traybake
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Chocolate Cake Traybake
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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
Chocolate tray bake (Note 1):
- 250 g dark chocolate 9 oz, 70% cocoa
- 6 egg large
- 250 g butter room temperature, 9 oz/ 1 cup, unsalted
- 250 g granulated sugar 9 oz/ 1 ¼ cups
- 100 g all-purpose flour 3.5 oz/ ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon
- 250 g hazelnut 9 oz/ 2 cups, ground
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom optional, Note 2
- a pinch salt
Frosting:
- 175 g semi-sweet chocolate chopped, 6 oz/ 1 cup
- 125 ml heavy cream ½ cup
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 75 g butter 2.5 oz/ ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon, unsalted
Decoration:
- chocolate decoration of choice
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
(100%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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