Basil Chocolate Cake

Warning: Best prepared when you have company. It’s just safer that way…

Ingredients

Servings: 24 squares

• 7 ounces dark (good quality, couverture) chocolate
• 1 cup (½ pound) butter
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
• 1⅓ cups plain flour
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• ⅓ cup cocoa powder
• 4 whole eggs
• 1¾ cups brown sugar, loosely packed
• Chopped almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Lightly grease an 8-inch (20 cm) square pan.
3. Break up the chocolate into small pieces and chop the butter into cubes. Place them in a saucepan over low heat and stir until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
4. Pulse the basil and brown sugar together in a food processor.
5. Sift the flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder into a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs and basil mixture.
6. Pour over the cooled chocolate and butter mixture and mix well until combined.
7. Pour into the prepared pan and sprinkle chopped almonds on top.
8. Bake for around 50 minutes, or until the brownie has set (start checking at around 40 minutes).
9. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn onto a wire rack. Cut into slices.

Basil is so versatile, and there are countless ways to use it! Try growing it using our Sweet Basil Seeds.