Ingredients
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For the Cakes
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100g cooking chocolate
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100g softened butter
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3 eggs
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75g caster sugar
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75g flouror 100g for a firmer consistency and “immediate” mould release
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a pinch of salt
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For the topping
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1 punnet of raspberries
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200ml whipping cream
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1 tbsp mascarpone
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20g icing sugar
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½ tsp ground vanilla powder
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some crushed, unsalted pistachios
Directions
Perfect recipe for a birthday, Mother’s Day or just because: fluffy steamed chocolate cake with raspberries and mascarpone.
Ingredients
For the Cakes |
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100g cooking chocolate | |
100g softened butter | |
3 eggs | |
75g caster sugar | |
75g flour | |
a pinch of salt | |
For the topping |
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1 punnet of raspberries | |
200ml whipping cream | |
1 tbsp mascarpone | |
20g icing sugar | |
½ tsp ground vanilla powder | |
some crushed, unsalted pistachios |
Steps
1
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Place a saucepan on a low heat and slowly melt the chocolate and butter pieces. |
2
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Separate the egg yolks. |
3
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Once the butter and chocolate have melted, slowly add the egg yolks gradually using a whisk. Add the sugar, mix well then add the flour. Mix to a smooth consistency. |
4
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Mix the egg whites with a pinch of salt. |
5
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Using a spatula, gently mix the egg whites into the mixture. Fill silicon muffin cases or lined and floured ramekins ¾ full. |
6
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7
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8
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Whip the cream with the mascarpone. When the mixture starts to thicken, gradually add the icing sugar and vanilla. |
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10
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Add some raspberries and sprinkle with crushed pistachios. Serve immediately. |