Sweet Chocolate and Beer Cubes
Category: Desserts
Servings: 20 pieces
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Red beer | 400 ml |
| Brown sugar | 350 g |
| All-purpose flour | 225 g |
| Butter (room temperature) | 225 g |
| Unsweetened cocoa powder | 100 g |
| Pine nuts | 100 g |
| Eggs | 4 |
| Baking powder | 16 g |
| Additional pine nuts (for garnish) | to taste |
Instructions
To prepare the Sweet Chocolate and Beer Cubes, begin by sifting the all-purpose flour and baking powder together into a bowl.
Next, place the softened butter into a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (alternatively, you can use an electric hand mixer). Add the brown sugar and mix on medium speed until the mixture becomes creamy and well-combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. This step will take about 5-6 minutes, as you want each egg to blend completely into the batter.
Once the eggs are well-mixed, gradually add the sifted flour and baking powder mixture, one tablespoon at a time, ensuring the batter remains smooth and creamy. Continue mixing until the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
Now, pour in the red beer slowly, allowing the batter to remain smooth as the liquid is absorbed. This adds a rich flavor and moist texture to the cake.
Fold in the pine nuts, giving the batter a light but thorough mix.
Prepare a rectangular baking pan (approximately 31×23 cm) by greasing it with butter and lining it with parchment paper. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) for conventional ovens or 160°C (320°F) for fan-forced ovens. Bake the cake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, or 1 hour if using a fan-assisted oven. To check if the cake is done, insert a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean, it’s ready.
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan.
When the cake has cooled, carefully turn it out onto a cutting board. Cut the cake into squares or cubes, as desired.
To serve, garnish each cube with a few extra pine nuts on top for a delightful crunch and finish.
Enjoy these Sweet Chocolate and Beer Cubes as a rich, indulgent dessert that combines the unexpected flavors of beer and chocolate for a truly unique treat!
This recipe gives a new twist to the classic chocolate cake, incorporating red beer for depth of flavor and pine nuts for a touch of crunch. It’s a perfect dessert for any occasion, especially for those looking to try something new and exciting in the world of sweets. The beer enhances the cocoa, making this a dessert that’s rich, moist, and utterly irresistible!
