Sunday, 7 March 2010

Better than chocolate?

That's an absurdity! There's nothing better than chocolate! Come on!
Yes, there is... the other replied: chocolate and fruit is :)

Think, think, think...

The argument can continue... without me though and I stick to the fact that I can't think of anything better than a flat that smells like chocolate cake! mmm.... close you eyes, focus on this thought and smile!

Today, I made a cake for a friend's birthday... upside down chocolate cake! It smells SO nice and I can't wait for tomorrow to finally be able to taste it


Upside-down Chocolate&Fruit Cake


3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
100g dark chocolate
1/3 cup sugar
5 Tbsp butter
2 tsp baking powder
1 cup flour
1 Tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1 tsp vanilla sugar

1 large pear (sliced)
1 large banana (sliced)
1 Tbsp softened butter
1 Tbsp brown sugar

Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie, stir in milk until homogeneous. In a bowl combine eggs, sugar and butter and mix until obtaining a foamy mixture. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and vanilla sugar and stir. Add the chocolate+milk and continue stirring. Texture should be creamy and thick.

Butter a cake pan (30x20cm), overlay brown sugar and top with sliced fruits (be creative). Pour the batter over and cook for about 20 min in a pre-heated over at 180°C.

Serve the cake in a plate as soon as it's done and get ready for your self-indulgence :)