Irish Chocolate Cake

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Irish Chocolate Cake

 

The " Irishness " of this lovely chocolate cake is thanks not only to the

wonderful liqueur used in the filling, but also to a certain, very

Irish, ingredient in the cake mixture itself, which contributes to its

moistness.

 

Sponge

175g/ 6oz self-raising flour

1/2tsp salt

50g/ 2oz dark chocolate

110g/ 4oz butter

175g/ 6oz caster sugar

80g/ 3oz cooked mashed potato

2 eggs, beaten

4tbsp milk

 

Filling

110g/ 4oz dark chocolate

125ml/ 4fl oz double cream

50g/ 2oz icing sugar

3tbsp Irish cream liqueur

 

Preheat oven to gas mark 5/ 190°C/ 375°F, and grease and line two

20cm/ 8 inch cake tins. Sift flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Melt

chocolate in a bowl placed over a saucepan of hot water. In a separate

bowl, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy, then beat in the

chocolate and mashed potato. Gradually beat in the eggs, adding a little

flour with each addition. Fold in the rest of the flour and stir in the

milk.

 

Divide mixture between cake tins and bake for 25-30 minutes or until top

is firm but springy to the touch. Remove from oven and after a few

minutes, turn out on a cooling rack. While the cake is cooling, make the

filling. Melt the chocolate as before, stir in the other ingredients and

mix well. Use the filling to sandwich the sponge layers together and

coat the top and sides of the cake.

 

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An Old Irish Blessing

 

 

May love and laughter light your days,

and warm your heart and home.

May good and faithful friends be yours,

wherever you may roam.

May peace and plenty bless your world

with joy that long endures.

May all life's passing seasons

bring the best to you and yours!

 

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