Chocolate cake with raisins
10 servings
90 minutes
Chocolate cake with raisins is a refined dessert inspired by Italian culinary traditions. Its rich, intense cocoa flavor pairs beautifully with the sweetness of raisins and a light nutty hint from almond flakes. The soft, moist texture of the cake makes it an ideal treat for both morning coffee and evening tea. A special charm is added by the glaze, which brings tenderness and completeness to the taste. Historically, chocolate cakes emerged in Italy as part of home baking when housewives sought ways to combine simple ingredients into a magnificent dessert. Today, this cake is a versatile delicacy suitable for holidays, family tea gatherings, and even romantic dinners. Try this recipe, and it will become a favorite in your collection!
1
Pour milk into a pot, add sugar and cocoa, mix well, and place on low heat.
- Milk: 0.5 glass
- Sugar: 1.5 glass
- Cocoa: 4 tablespoons
2
When the sugar dissolves, add the softened butter to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil while stirring occasionally. Do not boil.
- Butter: 200 g
3
Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool (you can set aside 3-4 tablespoons of the mixture for the glaze). Mix the flour with the baking powder and sift it. Beat the eggs with a fork. Add the eggs and sifted flour to the cooled mixture and mix everything well.
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
4
Add vanilla sugar, washed and dried raisins, and nuts to the dough. Place the dough in a greased cake mold and bake at 180–200 degrees until ready, about 1 hour.
- Vanilla sugar: to taste
- Raisin: to taste
- Almond petals: to taste
5
Cool the finished cake in the mold, place it on a plate, and optionally drizzle with icing or sprinkle with powdered sugar.