Vita Secret Recipe #1 - this is a phenomenal dessert option for those sweet-tooth lovers. This is the icing on the cake (pun intended) as part of our Chinese herbal recipe collection.
Category
Secret Recipe
Servings
12
Prep Time
2 hours 5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Calories
320
Author:
Josh Balmer
A Vita Secret Recipe - this is a phenomenal dessert option for those sweet-tooth lovers. This is the icing on the cake (pun intended) as part of our Chinese herbal recipe collection.
Ingredients
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30g dried orange peel
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3 sticks dried cinnamon bark powder (grounded)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tps - baking powder
1/2 tps - baking soda
2/3 cup grated milk chocolate (your choice)
1/4 cup - brewed coffee
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tps vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 cup sugar (your choice)
1 cup extra thick double cream
340g chocolate chips
Pinch of salt
Directions
For the Cake Base
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees (Gas Mark 4).
Bring together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and ground cinnamon powder then whisk together in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix the brewed coffee and grated chocolate together.
Stir together until the chocolate has melted in the mixture. Add the vanilla extract and buttermilk, then blend a little longer until thoroughly mixed.
Set the mixture aside, then in a large mixing bowl, beat the egg and sugar until light and airy (fluffy mixture - should take around 3 minutes).
Combine this with the chocolate mixture then stir with a spoon.
Once the mixture has combined, pour this into two cake pans and then place these in the oven to bake for around 30 minutes.
After this time has elapsed, remove the cake pan from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
For the Ganache
Grab a nonstick pan and a large bowl.
Heat the extra thick double cream to boiling point, then pour the chocolate chips on top and allow this to sit for 4-5 minutes (no stirring required).
Whisk this mixture until thick (should look like a rich chocolate brown).
Pour a small amount of this ganache mixture on top of the cake layer, then allow time for this to cool to room temperature.
Run the ganache mixture across the rest of the cake to form a thin layer on top (use a flat spatula to help).
Top the chocolate cake with dried orange peel (and coffee beans if you like) with any remaining cinnamon powder for a sweet topping.
Chill the cake for 2 hours in the fridge before serving.
Once this time has elapsed, cut into slices as you wish (save yourself the biggest one).
Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Note
A Vita Secret Recipe - this is a phenomenal dessert option for those sweet-tooth lovers. This is the icing on the cake (pun intended) as part of our Chinese herbal recipe collection.