Chocolate marshmallow cake

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Chocolate and marshmallows combine in this deliciously sweet party cake. Watch it disappear within minutes of serving.

Prep time: 40 mins
Cooking time: 55 mins
(plus chilling time)
Total time: 1 hr 35 mins
Serves: 8-10
Skill level: Master chef
Costs: Mid-price

Child friendly
Romantic
Make in advance

Ingredients

Try not to rush when you're cutting the sponge into four: the layers aren't thick and the cake will be very moist because of the chocolate.

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For the cake:

125g (4½ oz) good-quality dark chocolate, broken into pieces125g (4½ oz) unsalted butter
175g (6oz) caster sugar
5 large eggs, separated
55g (2oz) plain flour
125g (4½ oz) ground almonds

For the filling and icing:

250ml (9fl oz) double cream
55g (2oz) marshmallows
250g (9oz) good-quality dark chocolate, chopped

For the topping:

300ml (½ pt) double cream, whipped
150g (5½ oz) marshmallows

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F, gas mark 4). Melt the chocolate pieces in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
Using an electric mixer, cream the butter with 125g (4½ oz) of the sugar until pale and light. Beat in the egg yolks one by one. Whisk the whites and the remaining sugar until stiff.
Add the melted chocolate to the butter mix with the flour and almonds, and fold in gently. Fold in the egg whites, then spoon into a 20cm (8in) round cake tin (greased and base-lined with greaseproof paper) and cook for 30-40 mins or until the centre is just set. Leave to cool for 5 mins, then turn out on to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the filling and icing, heat the cream and marshmallows until the cream is just boiling and the marshmallows have melted, stirring continuously. Pour over the chopped chocolate and mix gently until smooth, thick and glossy.
Carefully cut the sponge horizontally into four. Spread three layers with some of the filling and sandwich together. Use the remaining mixture as an icing and spread on the top and sides of the cake. Chill until set.
Spoon the whipped cream on top of the cake and decorate with a mound of marshmallows.

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Nutritional information

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.

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ryan dean, posted 1 month ago

this cake is really good and im making for my gcse cooking final product

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remmi, posted 6 months ago

when i saw this cake i was so happy to make it really i was

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Yas., posted 6 months ago

Whoever has made this cake, how did you get it to rise? I've attempted to make this cake and it just didnt rise or anything. Its way too soft to cut and its very crumbley. I wanted if anyone had any solutions or some help?! Thanks

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Ryan :), posted 7 months ago

this cake is soooo nice :) 10/10

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jade, posted 7 months ago

i hate this recipe it didnt work and i only got half a cake! i made the marsmellow cake, i read the instructions several times and did what you told me to do.the half that i had looked all burnt and over cooked but when i tried it was all sticky and goey inside i put it in the oven for even longer but it still was sticky. i am very dissopointed with you and your website (none of yyour cakes are healthy) more regrets jade dixon :(

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Sarah, posted 8 months ago

This cake is totally amazing!! I was sooo happy with it- made it for 15 people so did double quantities but it tastes like something bought from a bakery!! Only thing I would say is... careful when you make the filling that it doesn't curdle... if it does (which is what happened to me), pour off the watery bit then spread the rest as you would do normally, and it actually looks and tastes fine- like truffle!!

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lauren, posted 11 months ago

my cakes r yummy !!!!

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chantelle lilly, posted 11 months ago

this cake taste yummy i am sooooo proud of it i really am !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

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cherrelle, posted 2 years ago

hi u ok i want to hav some cakes mates thank u

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