Raspberry Chocolate Cup Cake Recipe
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| Ingredients |
| 2½ oz (60g) |
bittersweet (dark) eating chocolate - coarsely chopped |
| 4 fl oz (½ cup) |
water |
| 3½ oz (90g) |
butter - softened |
8 oz (1 cup, 220g) |
brown sugar (firmly packed) |
| 2 |
eggs |
3½ to 4 oz (2/3 cup, 100g) |
self-raising flour |
| 2 tbls |
cocoa powder |
1½ oz (1/3 cup, 40g) |
almond meal |
| 4 oz (100g) |
frozen raspberries |
| Method |
| 1. |
Pre-heat the oven to 335oF (170oC). |
| 2. |
Line a 12 cup cake pan, with cup cake papers. |
| 3. |
Put the chocolate and water into a saucepan. Over a low heat, stir until smooth. Set aside. |
| 4. |
Place eggs, sugar and butter in a large bowl. |
| 5. |
Beat with an electric mixer until just combined. |
| 6. |
Sift in the flour and cocoa. And add the almond meal. Stir to combine. |
| 7. |
Next, stir in the warm chocolate mixture. |
| 8. |
Finally, fold in the raspberries. |
| 9. |
Divide the mixture evenly between the cake cases. |
| 10. |
Bake for 40-45 minutes until firm to touch. |
| 11. |
Allow to cool for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack. |
| Notes |
Makes 12 cakes.
Allow to cool slightly and serve with extra Raspberries and
whipped cream.
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