There are desserts that you fall in love with right after the first bite. This soft chocolate cake, richly drizzled with cocoa syrup and covered with a delicate chocolate frosting, is one of them. The inspiration is traditional Greek cuisine, which is based on simple ingredients, strong flavor and the perfect balance of sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At first glance, it may seem ordinary, but in fact it is a dessert that surprises with its juiciness, intense chocolate aroma and subtle orange undertone. It is ideal with coffee, for a family celebration and as a sweet spot after Sunday lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why save this recipe
the bun remains soft even the next day
the syrup is beautifully absorbed and gives a full flavor
the frosting is smooth, shiny and not oversweetened
simple procedure without unnecessary steps
Ingredients for the dough
8 eggs
250 ml vegetable oil
200 g sugar
100 g plain flour
180 g semolina
80 g cocoa powder
1 packet vanilla sugar
1 packet baking powder
grated peel of 1 orange
Ingredients for the syrup
400 g sugar
500 ml water
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
100 g dark or semi-sweet chocolate
Ingredients for the chocolate frosting
200 ml whipping cream (min. 30%)
200 g quality chocolate
Preparation procedure
1\ufe0f\u20e3 Syrup
Pour water into a saucepan, add sugar and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2-3 minutes, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Remove the pot from the heat, add the broken chocolate and stir until it is completely dissolved. Let the syrup cool to room temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2\ufe0f\u20e3 Dough
Beat the eggs with the granulated and vanilla sugar until light, fluffy foam. Pour the oil in a thin stream, stirring constantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add the grated orange peel and then the dry ingredients mixed together. You will have a thicker, but smooth dough – do not add any more liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3\ufe0f\u20e3 Baking
Pour the dough into a mold measuring approximately 23 \u00d7 32 cm, lined with baking paper. Smooth the surface and bake in a preheated oven at 180 \u00b0C for about 35 minutes, until a skewer comes out dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4\ufe0f\u20e3 Syruping
Prick the hot bun in several places with a skewer and slowly pour the cooled syrup over it. Let it cool completely so that the liquid is evenly absorbed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5\ufe0f\u20e3 Frosting
In a smaller saucepan, heat the cream with the chocolate and stir until a smooth, shiny frosting is formed. Spread it evenly over the surface of the bun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Place the dessert in the refrigerator for at least a few hours, ideally overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A result that is worth it
The bun is beautifully juicy, distinctly chocolatey, with a delicate citrus aroma and velvety frosting. Every piece literally melts on your tongue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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