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Swiss Chocolate Cake

Cultural Context

Swiss Chocolate Cake, a rich and decadent dessert, reflects Switzerland's renowned chocolate-making tradition. This cake is often enjoyed during celebrations and special occasions, showcasing the country's high-quality cocoa and baking techniques. Today, it has gained popularity worldwide, with variations that include different fillings and frostings, yet the classic version remains a beloved treat.

SwissCHdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
10-12 tablespoons of mandarin
1 cup of sugar
6 eggs
a pinch of salt
1 teaspoon of vanilla
3/4 cups of dark chocolate
1 and 2/3 cups of ground almonds
40 plain biscuits

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1

Wash your hands before starting.

2

Preheat the oven to 356°F.

3

In a bowl, stir the mandarin with water until foamy.

4

Add 1 cup of sugar to the foamy mixture.

5

Separate the eggs, using only the yolks, and add them to the mixture, discarding the whites.

6

Add a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon of vanilla to the mixture.

7

Melt 3/4 cups of dark chocolate and add it to the mixture.

8

Crush 40 plain biscuits and mix them in.

9

Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold them into the mixture.

10

Pour the batter into a baking dish and place it in the oven.

11

Bake for 50-60 minutes.

12

After baking, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool.

13

To make the icing, mix 1 and 3/4 cups of powdered sugar with 4 tablespoons of water.

14

Add chocolate powder to the icing mixture and a few drops of water to adjust consistency.

15

Stir until the icing is smooth and pourable.

16

Pour the icing over the cooled cake.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Schweizer SchokoladenkuchenSwiss Chocolate Torte

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