Nanna Robbie’s Chocalate Cake

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 2
Nanna Robbie's Chocolate Cake - A Rich, Moist and Delicious Classic Recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

125 g butter
1 1/4 cups caster sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
1/2 cup sultanas or 1/2 cup any dried fruits
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 -2 dash rum

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
442
Sugar
43g
Fat
20g
Nanna Robbie's Chocolate Cake is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations of her family. The cake is rich, moist, and intensely chocolatey, making it perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth. The addition of sultanas and walnuts gives the cake an added texture and flavour, elevating it from a simple chocolate cake to a more sophisticated dessert. This cake is perfect for special occasions or as a delicious sweet treat on a lazy afternoon. It's a true family favourite that is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease a 20cm round cake tin and line the base with baking paper.
2.Melt the butter, sugar, water, cocoa, and bicarbonate of soda in a medium-sized saucepan over a low heat, then allow to cool.
3.Add the eggs, flour, sultanas, and walnuts to the cooled mixture and mix well.
4.Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
5.While the cake is still warm, poke holes in the top with a skewer and sprinkle with rum. Allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

This cake is simple to make and has an intense chocolate flavour with added texture from the walnuts and sultanas.

It stays moist for days and is perfect as a dessert or served with a cup of coffee or tea for a sweet treat.

CONS

The cake is quite rich and may not be suitable for those watching their calorie intake.

It’s also important to note that the recipe includes alcohol, which may not be appropriate for all audiences.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not particularly healthy, it’s still possible to enjoy it as part of a balanced diet in moderation.
It contains walnuts, which are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and may help to lower cholesterol levels.

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