Dark chocolate and parsnip cakes recipe

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   Pre-heat your oven to 180C or gas mark 5.

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   Cook the freshly grated parsnip by just covering it with the butter and then some water, boil for 5 minutes, or until the parsnip is cooked, drain off any excess liquid and then allow to cool.

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   Add the parsnip along with all the other ingredients for the cakes (except the chocolate chips and oil) into a blender along with a pinch of salt and blend.

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   Once the mixture is blended, gradually add the oil, then the chocolate chips.

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   To make one large cake, pour the cake mixture in a tin and bake for 45 minutes or alternatively you can use a cupcake or muffin tray to make individual cakes.

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   Once cooked, turn out on a wire rack to cool before decorating.

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   To make the chocolate topping; melt the chocolate either in the microwave or over a bowl of simmering water.

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   Once melted, take the bowl off the heat and stir in the golden syrup and butter.

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   Stir the mix gently until it is of a spreadable consistency, spread on top of the cooled cakes and allow to set before serving.

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    As an extra treat, you can cut the cakes through the middle and add a layer of whipped cream before spreading the cakes with the chocolate topping.

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    Delicious!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.