We’re celebrating an engagement around these parts, so I whipped up this German Love Cake. The recipe is very simple, and very rich.
I first tried this cake at a friend’s wedding a few years ago and was hooked. I requested the recipe and have finally gotten around to making it!
This is a lovely cake to share with family and friends when celebrating something special – as the name would suggest. I recommend serving with a little bit of ice cream or freshly whipped cream to cut through the richness of the cake. However, it is also very enjoyable on its own.
Apparently this cake will improve over several days (although we ate it on the day I made it). Don't put the cake in the fridge as it will harden up and resemble a rock! This cake is very rich and very decadent - it's for special occasions and is in no way a health food!
Details
- Prep Time:
15 min - Cook Time:
30 min - Ready Time:
45 min
Ingredients
- 300 grams butter
- 200 grams sugar
- 300 grams ground nuts
- 200 grams plain flour
- 150 grams dark chocolate chpoped finely
- 1 tbsp cocoa
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 Small jar of jam (I used blackberry)
Directions
- Line a baking tin with baking paper. I used a large round cake tin.
- Cream the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients except the jam.
- Divide the dough about 60% to 40%.
- Fill the tin with 60% of the dough and smooth the top.
- Top with the jam and spread evenly over the top.
- Cover using the remaining dough. I rolled out large strips and made a grid pattern.
- Bake for 30 minutes at 180* or until a skewer comes out clean. Let rest before serving.
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I learnt the hard way and put it in the fridge. Definitely turns solid.