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Chocolate and Cardamom Mousse Cake with Homemade Honeycomb

A decadent chocolate torte featuring a whisky-soaked sponge base, smooth cardamom chocolate mousse, and crunchy homemade honeycomb pieces.

VegetarianDessertChocolateCakeCardamomHoneycomb
Estimated Nutrition
Calories
753.1
kcal / serving
4518.5 kcal total
Carbs
67.6g
per serving
405.8 g total
Fat
50.9g
per serving
305.2 g total
Protein
8.7g
per serving
52.4 g total
Cook Time
25
minutes
Serves
6
people
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
75
g
Caster Sugar
for the sponge
0.5
tsp
Vanilla Extract
2
tbsp
Cocoa Powder
2
tbsp
Golden Syrup
100
g
Caster Sugar
for the honeycomb
1.5
tsp
Bicarbonate Of Soda
250
g
Dark Chocolate
70% cocoa solids, finely chopped
50
g
Caster Sugar
for the torte
Dairy
15
g
Unsalted Butter
plus extra for greasing
2
piece
Eggs
free-range
430
ml
Double Cream
whipped to soft peaks
GrainsCereals
60
g
Plain Flour
sieved
Liquids
2
tsp
Whisky
preferably single malt, for drizzling
1
tbsp
Whisky
preferably single malt, for mousse
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
0.5
tsp
Cardamom
ground, from about 12 pods
1
tsp
Cardamom
ground, from about 50-60 pods
Other
1
piece
Edible Gold Dust
to decorate

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