Chocolate Walnut Cakes
10 servings
40 minutes
Chocolate pastries with walnuts are an exquisite French dessert embodying a richness of flavors and textures. Their history traces back to classic French pastry art, where chocolate and nuts come together in a perfect duet. The rich taste of dark chocolate harmonizes with the slight bitterness of walnuts, creating a deep and warming aroma. The soft, delicate structure of the pastries with crunchy nuts makes them a true delicacy. These pastries are perfect for morning coffee or evening tea, and the dusting of powdered sugar adds sophistication. They can be served as a standalone treat or accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream for maximum gastronomic pleasure.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Grease a 20x30 cm baking tray with butter and line it with baking paper.
2
Sift the flour and cocoa, then add sugar. Add softened butter, eggs, and vanilla. Mix everything well. Add crushed chocolate and slightly chopped nuts. Mix well.
- Flour with baking powder: 85 g
- Cane sugar: 250 g
- Butter: 330 g
- Cocoa: 85 g
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Dark chocolate: 250 g
- Walnuts: 250 g
3
Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes until done.
- Butter: 330 g
- Powdered sugar: to taste