התמונה להמחשה בלבדPolish chocolate & walnut cake
Cooking With KidsA classic and grand Polish dessert featuring layers of light chocolate sponge paired with a rich, crisp walnut meringue. This harmonious interplay of textures creates a sophisticated culinary experience, finished with a velvety dark chocolate ganache that provides an indulgent, luxurious touch for any festive occasion.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1Heat the oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3½. Line a 30 x 22cm shallow baking tin with baking parchment. Sift the flour and mix it with cocoa, then set aside. Beat the egg whites until stiff, then add the sugar to them in small batches. Add the egg yolks, one by one, whisking constantly. Tip in the flour mixture and gently fold everything together with a spatula. Pour the prepared batter into the lined tin and bake for 35 mins. Cool for 5 mins, remove from the tin and re-line the tin with baking parchment.
- 2To make the meringue, whisk the whites until stiff, then gradually whisk in the sugar, one tablespoon at a time. When you have a stiff and shiny meringue, fold in the finely chopped walnuts, flour and startch. Spread the mixture into the re-lined tin and cook for 40 mins on the same heat. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 1472
- Protein
- 36.5g
- Carbs
- 170.8g
Recommended Equipment & Products
Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
To deepen the flavor, toast the walnuts in the oven for a few minutes before chopping; it adds a wonderful crunch and a rich, nutty aroma to every slice of this decadent cake. For a festive touch, serve with a dollop of crème fraîche or unsweetened whipped cream to balance the sweetness. For a nut-free version, use chocolate cookie crumbs for a similar texture.
Culinary reasoning
A classic and grand Polish dessert featuring layers of light chocolate sponge paired with a rich, crisp walnut meringue. This harmonious interplay of textures creates a sophisticated culinary experience, finished with a velvety dark chocolate ganache that provides an indulgent, luxurious touch for any festive occasion.
