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DARK CHOCOLATE BLACK FOREST CHERRY CAKE
Are you planning a celebration or simply want to enjoy a delicious treat? Look no further than this delightful Dark Black Forest Cherry Chocolate Cake! Inspired by the classic Victoria sponge but with a rich twist, this cake features Montezuma's Black Forest Cherry Dark Chocolate for a truly memorable experience. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to impress. Ingredients: For the Cake: 200g self-raising flour 200g caster sugar 200g unsalted butter (softened, not straight from the fridge!) 4 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 50g cocoa powder 90g Montezuma's Black Forest Dark Chocolate with Cherry Bar (chopped...
BOOZY PRUNE CHOCOLATE POTS
We’re excited to share an exclusive recipe from Alexina Anatole's latest cookbook, Bitter (Published by Square Peg Books). This Boozy Chocolate Pots recipe, featuring rich dark chocolate, is sure to delight at your next gathering. Boozy Chocolate Pots with Prunes Makes 8 Ingredients: For the Chocolate Pots: 6 egg yolks 350ml (12fl oz/11/2 cups) double (heavy) cream 200ml (7fl oz/scant 1 cup) whole milk 200g (7oz) dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces 75g (3oz/generous 1/3 cup) caster (superfine) sugar 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt (or to taste) 1 tsp vanilla bean paste For the Boozy Prunes: 16 pitted...
QUICK AND EASY BUTTER NUTTER GANACHE
Hey Butter Nutter Fans! Ready to have some fun in the kitchen? Dive into our brilliant Butter Nutter Ganache recipe! This rich and creamy delight is perfect for all your sweet cravings and kitchen adventures. Ingredients: 300ml double cream 100g sugar 2 x 90g Butter Nutter bars (chop into tiny pieces!) 25g butter (cut into small bits) Method: Heat Things Up: In a saucepan, warm the cream and sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves—this should take about a minute. Bring to a Boil: Allow the mixture to come to a boil, then take the pan off the...
MONTEZUMA'S CHOCOLATE ANNIVERSARY
Celebrating 20 Years of Montezuma's Chocolates This August we're celebrating 20 years since Simon and Helen left their jobs as lawyers and traveled to South America. This is when Montezuma's was born and their extraordinary story began and we opened our very first store in sunny Brighton. You can learn more about the Chocolate story here. After 20 years, you would be right in thinking we have a lot of moments where we want to go back and shout no don't do it! But there is just as much we would never want to change for anything. Celebrate with us, and...