Chocolate Gugelhupf is a delicious variation of the classic Tyrolean cake. Made with flour, brewer's yeast, milk, butter, sugar, and a selection of spices like vanilla, allspice, and ginger, it is also enriched with currants, sultanas, candied citron, and candied orange. For a touch of indulgence, it is flavored with rum and decorated with chopped almonds. The chocolate and apricot glazes complete the presentation of this irresistible cake. Tasty and with a soft heart, Chocolate Gugelhupf is perfect for a special breakfast or a delicious snack.
The indicated quantities are for a 22 cm diameter gugelhupf mold
Prepare the leavened dough following the instructions of the 'Gugelhupf' recipe and adding the allspice, ginger, and cream, and let it rise covered for 20-25 minutes
Dice the candied citron and orange, place them in a bowl, soak them with rum, and let them marinate for half an hour
After this time, drain the candied fruits in a sieve, letting them drip well, then transfer them to a bowl and mix in the chopped almonds and the coating chocolate cut into pieces
Add the mixture to the dough and let it rise for another 20 minutes
Place the leavened dough in a buttered gugelhupf mold sprinkled with breadcrumbs and level the surface, then cover it and let it rest in a warm place until it has doubled in volume
Bake the cake in a preheated oven (200 degrees) for 45 minutes
At the end, check the cooking point by inserting a wooden skewer into the dough: if it comes out dry, remove the cake from the oven, unmold it onto a serving plate, and let it cool slightly
When the cake is warm, spread a very thin layer of apricot glaze over it, then let it cool completely
At this point, completely cover the gugelhupf with chocolate glaze and decorate the edge with almond flakes
Let the glaze set before serving
Electric mixer
Gugelhupf mold
Airtight container
Store in an airtight container at room temperature
It is a typical dessert from South Tyrol, particularly from the province of Bolzano
Italia
| Energy (kcal) | 382.03 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 45.53 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 20.03 |
| Fat (g) | 18.55 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 9.12 |
| Protein (g) | 6.94 |
| Fiber (g) | 2.33 |
| Sale (g) | 0.02 |
