Irish Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Irish Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sponge Cake; 6 ounces self-raising flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 ounces dark chocolate; 4 ounces butter; 6 ounces powdered sugar; 3 ounces cooked mashed potatoes; 2 eggs, beaten; 4 tablespoons milk; Filling; 4 ounces dark chocolate; 4 fluid ounces double cream; 2 ounces icing sugar; 3 tablespoons irish cream

Servings: persons

Sponge Cake
6 ounces self-raising flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 ounces dark chocolate
4 ounces butter
6 ounces powdered sugar
3 ounces cooked mashed potatoes
2 eggs, beaten
4 tablespoons milk
Filling
4 ounces dark chocolate
4 fluid ounces double cream
2 ounces icing sugar
3 tablespoons irish cream

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["Preheat oven to 375u00b0F (gas mark 5), and grease and line two 8"" cake pans.", "Sift flour and salt into a mixing bowl.", "Melt chocolate in a bowl placed over a saucepan of hot water.", "In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy, then beat in the chocolate and mashed potato.", "Gradually beat in the eggs, adding a little flour with each addition.", "Fold in the rest of the flour and stir in the milk.", "Divide mixture evenly between the cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until top is firm but springy to the touch.", "Remove from oven and after a few minutes, turn out on a cooling rack.", "While the cake is cooling, melt the chocolate for the filling as before.", "Stir in the other ingredients and mix well.", "Use the filling to sandwich the sponge layers together and coat the top and sides of the cake."]

1291

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sponge Cake, 6 ounces self-raising flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 ounces dark chocolate, and more.

Yes, Irish Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Irish Chocolate Cake

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