Celebrate Easter with more than traditional Easter Eggs. This Chocolate Mud Cake is a celebration in its own right with gorgeous Easter decorations.
Mud Cake
Ingredients
125g (1/2 block) Copha, finely chopped
250g quality dark chocolate, chopped (can substitute with milk chocolate if desired)
400g (2 cups) Brown sugar, firmly packed
4 Eggs
200ml (1 cup) Sour cream
300g (2 cups) Plain flour
½ tsp Baking powder
30g (1/4 cup) Cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting
Method
Pre heat oven to 140°C (fan forced 120° C) 280°F/ 240°F. Lightly grease and double line a 21cm/8in spring form pan making sure the paper is 5cm/2in above the rim
In a bowl combine cooking chocolate and brown sugar. Place bowl over a pot of lightly simmering water to melt. Stir occasionally until fully melted. Remove from heat and set aside for 5 minutes
Melt Copha in the microwave or saucepan until fully melted. Add melted chocolate. Whisk eggs in one at a time followed by sour cream
Combine plain flour, baking powder and cocoa powder and sift over Copha mix. Stir through until well combined
Pour cake mix into the prepared pan and bake in the oven for 2-2 1/2 hours or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Remove pan from oven
Set cake aside in the pan for 5-10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack for 30 minutes or until cooled completely
Chocolate Ganache
Ingredients
180g Chopped dark or milk chocolate
80ml (1/3 cup) Thickened cream
Method
In a medium sized saucepan, bring cream to boil over a medium heat
Remove from heat, add chocolate and stir until combined and glossy. Set aside and leave to cool
Assembly
Ingredients
Fresh raspberries
1 cup freshly whipped cream
Method
Spread ganache over the cake evenly
Decorate with mini Easter eggs
Allow ganache to set, then serve immediately or leave cake out at room temperature until ready to serve
Serve with fresh raspberries or whipped cream on the side
Tips & Hints
If refrigerated, bring to room temperature before serving. Can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
