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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal405
  • fat26g
  • saturates14g
  • carbs41g
  • sugars34g
  • fibre0.44g
  • protein4g
  • salt0.06g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Butter a 20-25cm cake tin and line with greaseproof paper.

  • step 2

    Place 175g/6oz of the chocolate, plus the butter and sugar in a heavy-based pan and heat gently until melted, stirring occasionally. Leave to cool.

  • step 3

    Whisk the egg yolks into the chocolate mixture, then add the flour, nuts and the remaining chocolate.

  • step 4

    Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks, then gently, but thoroughly, fold into the chocolate mixture.

  • step 5

    Pour into the prepared tin and bake in the centre of the oven for about 35-40 mins until crusty on top. Leave to cool, then run a knife around the sides and remove from the tin. Dust with icing sugar and serve warm with custard or ice cream or cold with cream.

Recipe from Good Food Vegetarian Christmas, December 2006

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annaharvey198498087

question

Hello, can I substitute the plain flour for gluten free flour please?

chriswake

question

Can I omit the nuts?

andrewmcclean9761276

question

How should I adjust this recipe if I needed to feed a larger group of people?For example 15 instead of 10.

felicitylawson

tip

I added 50g less sugar and it still turned out really well.

Frances Claire

I agree it doesn't need quite so much sugar. I added 25g less and it was plenty.

vrosen6103283

question

Can one substitute oil for butter

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goodfoodteam

Hi, thanks for your question. We haven't tried this with oil but it should be fine, although it could change the final texture slightly. We hope this helps, BBC Good Food Team.

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