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Japanese Housewife's Notes:
1 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour Ask a question about this ingredient
4 Eggs, beaten Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 cups Butter Ask a question about this ingredient
7 ounces Dark Chocolate Bar, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon Grated Ginger Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon Garam Masala Ask a question about this ingredient
In a bowl, cream butter and add sugar. Mix until pale and fluffy. Add beaten eggs little by little. Mix well. Then add flour and baking powder. Mix well.
Ask a question about this stepPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour the loaf pan (9.3”x 5.2”x 2.7”).
Ask a question about this stepHeat 1 cup of hot water in a saucepan over low heat. Put chopped chocolate into a bowl (a little bit bigger than sauce pan) and place the bowl over the hot water. When chocolate starts to be melted, turn off the heat and stir frequently. When chocolate is almost melted, remove the bowl from the saucepan and stir until smooth and completely melted. Add heavy whipping cream and mix well. Then add to the flour mixture bowl. Mix until well blended. Lastly, add grated ginger and garam masala to the bowl. Mix until well blended.
Ask a question about this stepPour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepWhen serve, cut the cake and pour chocolate syrup if you desire.
Ask a question about this stepThis sounds really yummy!
Shuna is a pastry chef in New York City and author of the acclaimed blog Eggbeater.
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