Author Notes
After making a trifle - I was searching for a way to use up leftover cake pieces. That led me to an old family favourite that I switched up a little to make these rich and delicious chocolate treats. We normally make them at Christmas or give them out as gifts - but they're a delicious indulgence any time of year. —aussiefoodie
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Ingredients
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2 cups
Vanilla cake crumbs
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2 tablespoons
Cointreau or Cognac
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3 tablespoons
Marmalade
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250 grams
Dark chocolate
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125 grams
Mini chocolate chips
Directions
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Put the cake chunks into a food processor to make crumbs and set aside.
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Add half the dark chocolate to the food processor and process until the chocolate is the consistency of bread crumbs. Set aside
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Add the marmalade, chocolate chips and Cointreau to the cake.
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With the remaining dark chocolate, melt it in a bowl over double boiler on medium low heat until smooth consistency. Then add to the cake mixture.
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Form the mixture into balls and roll in the chocolate 'shavings'. Refrigerate until firm. Stores in the refrigerator for at least a week (or until eaten first!)
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