This easy-to-make velvet chocolate torte cake from Mary Berry's cookbook is the perfect make-ahead bake for a special occasion - and it only requires five ingredients Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters This make-ahead bake requires just five ingredients and less than 30 minutes of your time to prepare. However, keep in mind that the cake will need to be frozen for about four hours once it's prepared. But, once it's ready, there should be enough for up to 10 people to enjoy a delicious slice.
The extremely rich velvet chocolate torte cake will ensure that you don't overindulge. Here's how to whip up Mary Berry's velvet chocolate torte cake with her straightforward recipe , reports the Express . Start by lining a 20cm loose-bottomed or spring-form tin with cling film and oiling the film.
Break the chocolate into pieces and drop them into a food processor. Blend for one minute or until just a few pieces remain in the otherwise powdery chocolate. Alternatively, you can finely grate the chocolate.
Measure the sugar into a small pan with 90ml of water and heat gently over low heat until the sugar has dissolved, stirring occasionally. Turn up the heat and boil briskly for three to four minutes, or until it becomes a thin syrup. Set the processor running and pour in the hot syrup through the funnel o.