Chocolate And Cherry Cranked To 11: Black Forest Bars Recipe

Name: Chocolate And Cherry Cranked To 11: Black Forest Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: unsalted butter or vegetable oil, for greasing; 3/4 cup cocoa powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 4 large eggs; 1 2/3 cups brown sugar; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 2/3 cups self-rising flour, sifted; 5 ounces dark chocolate (approximately 50 percent cocoa solids), broken into pieces; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 4 ounces Toblerone, finely sliced; 3 ounces candied cherries, halved

Servings: persons

unsalted butter or vegetable oil, for greasing
3/4 cup cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
4 large eggs
1 2/3 cups brown sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 2/3 cups self-rising flour, sifted
5 ounces dark chocolate (approximately 50 percent cocoa solids), broken into pieces
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons heavy cream
4 ounces Toblerone, finely sliced
3 ounces candied cherries, halved

1
Whisk the cocoa with 1 cup boiling water, whisk in the baking soda and leave to cool for about 20 minutes.
2
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F convection oven/350 degrees F conventional oven.
3
Butter or oil a 9 x 12 inch nonstick baking pan, 2 inches deep there is no need to line it unless you are planning to serve the cake whole.
4
Whisk together the eggs, sugar, and oil in a large bowl, then fold in the flour and then the cocoa solution.
5
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 3040 minutes until risen and firm and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
6
Run a knife around the edge of the cake and leave to cool.
7
To make the icing, gently melt the chocolate with the syrup and cream in a bowl set over a pan with a little simmering water in it, whisking until glossy and smooth.
8
Drizzle the icing over the cake, scatter the Toblerone slices, and arrange the cherries here and there.
9
Set aside to harden for a couple of hours before cutting into squares.
10
They will keep well in an airtight container for several days.

1333

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: unsalted butter or vegetable oil, for greasing, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, 4 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate And Cherry Cranked To 11: Black Forest Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate And Cherry Cranked To 11: Black Forest Bars

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