Salted Chocolate Welsh Cakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

   Tip: Use a non-stick tray for best results.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda.

   Tip: Make sure to get rid of any lumps.

3. 3

   Add the softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

   Tip: Use your fingertips or a pastry blender to mix the butter into the dry ingredients.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.

   Tip: Make sure to break up any lumps in the eggs.

5. 5

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

   Tip: Don't overmix the dough.

6. 6

   Fold in the dark chocolate chips, flaky sea salt, and caster sugar.

   Tip: Use a spatula or your hands to fold the ingredients into the dough.

7. 7

   Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and shape each piece into a round cake.

   Tip: Make sure the cakes are even and not too thick.

8. 8

   Place the cakes on the prepared baking tray, leaving about 2.5 cm of space between each cake.

   Tip: Don't overcrowd the tray.

9. 9

   Bake the cakes for 20-25 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   Tip: Keep an eye on the cakes during the last 5 minutes of baking.

10. 10

    Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Tip: Let the cakes cool completely before serving.