Chocolate Crunch Cake Recipe
Chocolate crunch cake is a delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It has a moist chocolate sponge cake combined with a crunchy topping that is packed full of chocolate chips and crumbled biscuits. This decadent cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it and the best part is that it is so easy to make.
Description
This chocolate crunch cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering. The soft and moist chocolate sponge cake has a rich chocolate flavor that is complemented by the crunchy topping. The topping is made up of chocolate chips, crushed biscuits and a sprinkling of sugar. The contrast between the soft and crunchy textures is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 200g (7oz) dark chocolate
- 200g (7oz) butter
- 200g (7oz) caster sugar
- 4 eggs
- 200g (7oz) self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
For the topping:
- 50g (2oz) dark chocolate chips
- 50g (2oz) crushed biscuits
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
Instructions
Firstly, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas 4). Grease and line a 20cm (8in) round cake tin.
To make the cake, melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Once melted and combined, remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar until they become pale and creamy. Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the eggs and sugar and stir until combined. Sift in the flour and baking powder and gently fold in.
Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the topping, mix together the chocolate chips, crushed biscuits and sugar in a bowl. Sprinkle the topping over the cooled cake and press down lightly. Leave to set for 10 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- 1 20cm (8in) round cake tin
- 1 heatproof bowl
- 1 bowl
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 wire rack
Notes
You can use white chocolate chips in the topping if you prefer.
If you want to make the cake more moist, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cake batter.
Nutrition
This cake is quite rich, so it is best to enjoy a small slice. One serving size is one slice of cake, which contains approximately:
- Calories: 447 kcal
- Fat: 22.5g
- Carbohydrates: 54.3g
- Protein: 5.4g
This cake is best served with a dollop of cream or a scoop of ice cream. Enjoy!
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