DENSE CHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE - NIGELLA LAWSON
I love this cake. As Nigella says: "the essence of all that is desirable in chocolate - dark intensity isn't toyed with nor upstaged by any culinary elaboration. The plainest of plain loaf cakes - damp, heady, aromatic!" What can I say? Be sure to line the tin well.
Provided by Sherrie-pie
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 190C/gas5. Grease and line a 23x13x7cm cm (9x5x3in) loaf tin. Cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla, beating in well.
- Next fold in the melted and cooled chocolate, taking care to blend well but do not overbeat.
- You want the ingredients combined: you don't want a light airy mass. Gently add the flour, to which you've added the bicarb, alternately spoon by spoon, with 250 ml of boiling water until you have a smooth and fairly liquid batter.
- Pour into the lined loaf tin and bake for 30 minutes. Turn the oven down to 170C/gas mark 3 and cook for another 15 minutes. The cake will still be a bit squidgy inside, so an inserted cake tester or skewer won't come out completely clean.
- Plaace the loaf tin on a rack and leave to get completely cold before turning it out. It improves if left for a day or so before eating. This cake will probably sink in the middle because of its denseness.
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sana javeed
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or a simple dessert.
Tufazzol Hosen
[email protected]This chocolate loaf cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing!
Aeon TheAce
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate flavor.
Daniel Ruter
[email protected]This cake is so moist and chocolatey. It's the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover.
Ava Thompson
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this chocolate loaf cake was so easy to make. It turned out perfectly, and it was delicious!
jenie pagulayan
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!
Jalill Searles
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
MS Dahri
[email protected]This is the best chocolate loaf cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache on top is the perfect finishing touch.
Micky Jones
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. The texture is perfect, and the chocolate flavor is divine.
ReaperDragonYT
[email protected]This chocolate loaf cake is incredibly moist and dense, with a rich chocolate flavor that's perfect for any occasion. I love how easy it is to make, and it always turns out perfectly.