Choco Nut Cake

11/13/2014 09:11:00 pm 0 Comments A+ a-



Well this was a surprise for me form my dear husband on our anniversary . He made a chocolate and nuts cake , but the real surprise was that how he made the cake as he barely cook . I asked him and his reply was again a surprise for me as he said I reproduce one of your earlier published recipe step by step with a twist of nuts and dry fruits. He even took photographs for me and said this one is for you. It's a cake for a wonderful and loving relationship. So let's start the recipe as per Mr. Husband's direction.yum
Choco Nut Cake

Choco Nut Cake

Chico Nut Cake
Chico Nut Cake
Ingredients:
175 gm Self raising flour/all purpose flour
175 gm castor sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
50 gm cocoa powder
100 gm chopped nuts
75 gm unsalted butter
50 ml full cream milk
100 ml water

For decorating:
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup melted chocolate
1 tablespoon icing sugar
4 strawberries , chopped

Method:
Preheat oven to 180 degree.
Sieve flour , sugar , baking powder and cocoa powder together in a bowl.
Melt butter in a pan on low heat for 1/2 minute. Take melted butter , milk and water in a bowl. Whisk together for 5 minutes.


Choco nut Cake
Choco nut Cake
Fold in the dry ingredients in wet ,slowly with continuous stirring. Add chopped nuts and whisk again for 5 minutes.

Choco Nut Cake
Choco Nut Cake
Grease and flour a 7 inch baking tin and pour batter in.Bake at 180 degree for 30 minute until a toothpick , inserted in the centre,comes out clean.

Chocolate Nut Cake
Chocolate Nut Cake
For decorating:
Spread melted chocolate all over the cake. Arrange chopped nuts .Sprinkle icing sugar through strainer and arrange strawberry slices as per your choice.


Chocolate Nut Cake
Chocolate Nut Cake
Serve chilled.

Choco Nut Cake
Choco Nut Cake If you like this you may also  like Chocolate Cake and Carrot Banana Cake. 
Serve -10 pieces. Baking time 30-40 minute
Note : You may use your own frosting for decoration.
Sieve dry ingredients 2-3 times for better results.

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