Viennese Chocolate Treat Recipe

Ingredients:

• 200g dark chocolate, chopped
• 120g unsalted butter, softened
• 120g caster sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 150g ground almonds
• 50g plain flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 100ml milk

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a baking tin with butter and line with greaseproof paper.
2. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Once melted, remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the ground almonds, plain flour, baking powder and cocoa powder.
5. Whisk in the cooled melted chocolate until the mixture is well combined.
6. Stir in the milk until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
7. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tin.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is firm and a skewer comes out clean.
9. Allow the Viennese Chocolate Treat to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving Suggestions:

Slice the Viennese Chocolate Treat into squares and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top as a delicious dessert. This treat can also be enjoyed with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Verdict:

This Viennese Chocolate Treat is a rich and indulgent chocolate dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of ground almonds and chocolate creates a heavenly texture that melts in your mouth. This recipe is simple and easy to follow, making it a great addition to any cookbook.