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A chocolate cake with mint syrup is an exquisite combination of rich chocolate taste and refreshing mint. Here is a recipe for how to prepare this delicate dessert.
Ingredients:
– 200 g of dark chocolate
– 200 g of butter
– 200 g of sugar
– 4 eggs
– 150 g of flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– a pinch of salt
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
For mint syrup:
– 100 g of sugar
– 120 ml of water
– 1 tbsp. fresh mint (chopped)
For decoration:
– chocolate drops or chips
– Fresh mint
Instructions:
1. Pre -heat the oven to 180 ° C and prepare the baking dish, lubricating it with oil and sprinkling with flour.
2. Melt the chocolate and butter in a water bath, stirring until a smooth mixture is obtained. Let it cool to room temperature.
3. In a large bowl, mix eggs and sugar, whipping until lush mass forms. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
4. Gradually add the melted chocolate-oil mixture to the egg mass and mix gently.
5. Continuing to stir, gradually add sifted flour and baking powder. Mix thoroughly to avoid lumps.
6. Pour the dough into a prepared form and bake in a preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake will come out clean.
7. While the cake is baked, prepare mint syrup. In the pan, combine sugar, water and fresh mint foliage. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Then remove mint leaves and leave the syrup to cool.
8. When the cake is ready, cool it before taking it out of the form. Put it on a plate and place it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
9. Using a fork, pierce the surface of the cake several times so that the syrup is better absorbed. Carefully pour the cake with mint syrup, letting him absorb evenly.
10. Decorate the top of the cake with chocolate drops or chips and fresh mint as desired. Serve the cake chilled.
Enjoy this amazing chocolate cake with mint syrup!
