CAKE IN THE HOUSE

This wonderful celebration cake also works ‘dressed down’ without its sugary decorations, leaving the hints of cinnamon and sea salt to do the talking

UNBELIEVABLY DARK AND DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE CAKE FOR THE CAKE 380g butter 380g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), chopped 380g caster sugar 2 small pinches ground cinnamon Several large pinches of salt 200g plain flour 6 eggs FOR A CRAZY CELEBRATION TOPPING 4 Mars bars 100ml whole milk 3 tbsp golden syrup 90g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), chopped 500ml double cream 3 Flakes, chopped into 2cm lengths 2 packets of Rolos 1 large packet of peanut M&Ms (optional) Edible glitter, as many colours as possible 1 Preheat oven to 190C/Fan 170C/375F and butter and line the base of two 20cm cake tins with baking parchment. 2 Melt the butter in a medium pan over a low heat, then stir in the chocolate, being careful not to burn it. When the mixture becomes a smooth, velvety consistency, add the sugar, cinnamon and salt. 3 Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then remove…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2017 - Issue 58

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