Ballymaloe chocolate almond gateau with crystallised violets
So difficult to choose my favourite, this is one of several rich chocolate cakes. Use the best chocolate you can buy, Valrhona, Menier, Suchard or Callebaut.
SERVES
6
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
19
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
25
MINUTES
Ingredients
110g best quality dark chocolate (62%) (We use Lesmé or Valrhona chocolate)
2 tbsp Red Jamaica Rum
50g whole almonds
110g butter
100g caster sugar
3 eggs, preferably free range
1 tbsp caster sugar
50g plain white flour
For the chocolate icing
175g best quality dark chocolate (52%)
3 tbsp Red Jamaica Rum
175g butter
crystallized violets or toasted almonds or praline
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