Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate | 1 oz (28g) semisweet | 155 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 8oz/225g. Sponge mix
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbs/30ml Cocoa Powder
- Juice and zest of one Orange
- 6oz/175g. Bitter chocolate
- 2oz/50g.butter 3-4 tbsp thick cream
Directions
Divide sponge mix between 2 bowls to one Add 1 egg, cocoa and 2-3tbsp. water.
Beat until smooth and creamy. Add second egg to other bowl with the orange zest and 2-3 tbsp. juice.
Beat to same consistency. Spoon the mixtures into the microwave dish alternately, swirling the colors.
Flatten the top and bake on High for 4-5 minutes, turning several times for ovens without turn tables.
Leave to stand 5-7 minutes. Melt the chocolate and butter together on Medium for 3.4 minutes, until just melted.
Cool slightly and stir in the cream. Turn cake out and place on a rack over a tray.
Coat cake generously with warm sauce, leave 3-4 hours to set and serve sliced.
Keep any remaining cake well wrapped.
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