KENWOOD CHEF AND MAJOR KM001 – KM006 series
recipes continued
scrumptious chocolate cake
ingredients
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225g (8oz) butter, softened
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250g (9oz) caster sugar
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4 eggs
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5ml (1tsp) instant coffee dissolved in 15ml (1tbsp) hot water
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30ml (2tbsp) milk
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5ml (1tsp) almond essence
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50g (2oz) ground almonds
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100g (4oz) self raising flour
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5ml (1tsp) baking powder
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50g (2oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
method
1 Cream the butter and sugar on a low speed gradually increasing to a
higher speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl
and beater.
2 Beat the eggs in a jug and whilst the mixer is operating on a high
speed, gradually add the egg a little at a time until incorporated. Switch
off and scrape down.
3 Incorporate the dissolved coffee, milk and almond essence on a low
speed. Add the ground almonds, sieved flour, baking powder and
cocoa. Mix on a low speed to incorporate.
4 Divide the mixture between two 20cm/8” cakes tins that have been
lined with greased greaseproof paper. Level the tops then bake at
180˚C/350˚F/Gas Mark 4 for approximately 30 minutes until springy to
the touch.
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Turn out and cool on a wire rack.
chocolate mousseline filling
ingredients
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275g (10oz) plain chocolate, broken into pieces
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225ml (8 fl.oz.) double cream
method
1 Melt the chocolate by placing in a bowl over a pan of barely
simmering water.
2
Whisk the cream starting on a low speed gradually increasing to a
higher speed until it forms soft peaks.
3 When the chocolate has melted remove the bowl from the heat and,
using a large spoon fold into the cream.
4 Spread the chocolate filling between the cooled cakes.
carrot and coriander soup
ingredients
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25g (1oz) butter
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1 onion chopped
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1 clove garlic crushed
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600g (1lb 6oz) carrot cut into 2.5cm cubes
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cold chicken stock
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10-15ml (2-3tsp) ground coriander
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salt and pepper
method
1 Melt the butter in a pan, add the onion and garlic and fry until soft.
2 Place the carrot into the liquidiser, add the onion and garlic. Add
sufficient stock to reach the 1.2 level marked on the gobet. Fit the lid
and filler cap.
3 Blend on maximum speed for 5 seconds for a coarse soup or longer
for a finer result.
4 Transfer the mixture to a saucepan, add the coriander and seasoning
and simmer the soup for 30 to 35 minutes or until cooked.
5 Adjust the seasoning as necessary and add extra liquid if required.
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