Chocolate Welsh Cakes
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These chocolate Welsh cakes are my go to treat when I want something special without spending all day in the kitchen. With just 15 minutes of prep, they come together so quickly and easily, making them perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests. The cocoa powder isn't just delicious, it's packed with antioxidants that make indulging feel a bit better. I love that this recipe uses simple pantry staples, so I usually have everything on hand already. The result is these wonderfully fudgy little cakes studded with chocolate chips that disappear far too fast from my kitchen counter.
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Ingredients
- 473 mlplain flour
- 237 mlcaster sugar
- 237 mlunsweetened cocoa powder
- 125 gbutter
- 2eggs
- 2 tbspmilk
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 237 mlchocolate chips
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Instructions
- 1
Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and sugar in a large bowl.
- 2
Add butter and rub it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- 3
In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- 4
Stir the egg mixture into the dry ingredients until combined.
- 5
Fold in the chocolate chips.
- 6
Heat a lightly greased griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 7
Using your hands, form small balls of the dough and flatten them slightly.
- 8
Cook the cakes for about 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- 9
Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
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