Chocolate Pecan Cake

Chocolate Pecan Cake 

Serves: 8 people 
Prep: 2 hours 

INGREDIENTS

• 250 g (1 cup) whipping cream (35% milk fat)
• 200 g (7oz) dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids)
• 200 g (7oz) whole pecans, roasted

METHOD

1. Line a loaf tin with baking paper so the base and sides are covered.
2. Place cream in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
3. Meanwhile, roughly chop the chocolate into chunks and place in a bowl.
4. Pour hot cream over the chocolate and allow to stand for 5 minutes so it melts.
5.  Stir until smooth then pour into the prepared pan. Arrange pecans on top, only using the best looking ones.
6.  Refrigerate until set – about 2 hours or more.

This recipe is from jules@stonesoup