How to Make a Walnut Chocolate Bread Cake

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pour the flour into the mixing bowl.

   Add the sugar, salt, butter, yeast, milk, cream and egg.
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   Step 2: Lower the hook attachment and blend for 5 minutes - this can be done manually if you prefer.

   After 5 minutes the dough will be ready. ,, On a floured surface, ,, Cover the bowl with a tea towel and allow to rise by leaving it for 2 hours in a warm room. , Pour in the cream, bring to the boil and remove from heat. ,,,,,,,,,,, Allow to sit for 15 minutes before baking. ,,,,,,,
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   Step 3: Flour your hands to avoid sticking.

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   Step 4: Knead and allow to rise.

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   Step 5: Carefully knead the dough with the palm of your hand.

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   Step 6: Transfer to a bowl.

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   Step 7: Now place a saucepan on a medium heat.

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   Step 8: Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate.

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   Step 9: Mix together.

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    Step 10: Add the butter and whip using the spoon.

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    Step 11: Add more butter and the walnuts and allow to cool.

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    Step 12: Press down on the dough and transfer to a floured surface.

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    Step 13: Using the rolling pin

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    Step 14: flatten the dough into a pizza-shape about half a centimetre thick.

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    Step 15: Pour over the chocolate sauce.

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    Step 16: Spread evenly with the rubber spatula.

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    Step 17: Roll up the dough into a log upwards.

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    Step 18: Using a large knife

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    Step 19: cut the dough into thick slices approximately 3 centimeter (1.2 in) wide.

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    Step 20: Transfer the slices to a spring form tin and the slices will transform into a cake.

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    Step 21: While you wait for the cake

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    Step 22: preheat the oven to 180 degrees centigrade.

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    Step 23: Brush the top of the cake with butter.

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    Step 24: Bake in the centre of the oven for 15-20 minutes.

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    Step 25: Remove the cake from the oven.

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    Step 26: Brush once more with butter.

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    Step 27: Sprinkle icing sugar over the cake.

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    Step 28: Finished.

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