Chocolate Almond Gateau

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Feels good to be back and share another recipe with you!

This was my first try at a Gateau and it actually turned out quite well.  I knew it will taste good .. chocolate and sponge fingers ...

I used a standard loaf pan which of course is a bit smaller at the bottom and bigger towards the top. My sponge fingers did not line up 100% but I sliced it easily - next time I'll use a large rectangular plastic lunchbox or something similar.

There was a little leftover this morning, which Roy had for breakfast! I opted for a plain Nutella sandwich {I know, neither are very healthy as a breakfast, but very enjoyable...}

Chocolate Almond Gateau

175g (6 oz) Unsalted Butter, softened

75g (3 oz) Muscovado sugar (or any soft brown sugar)

175g (6 oz) Plain Chocolate

100g (4 oz) Ground Almonds

3 TB Brandy, divided

1 cup Fresh Cream, whipped, divided 

3 TB Water

24 - 28 Sponge Fingers

1.) Line the bottom and sides of a loaf pan with foil.

2.) Beat the Butter and Sugar until creamy.

3.) Melt the Chocolate and add to the Sugar mixture - Add the Almonds and one tablespoon of the Brandy as well - mix until well combined.

4.) Add half of the Whipped Cream to the Chocolate mixture and fold in gently.

5.) Mix the remaining two tablespoons of Brandy with the Water - Dip the un-sugared side of the Sponge Fingers in the Water mixture (just to moisten... not to saturate) - Arrange the moistened Sponge Fingers, sugared sides down on the bottom of the loaf pan - there should be room for 8 Fingers.

6.) Scoop half of the Chocolate mixture on top of the Fingers - spread out evenly. Add another layer of Fingers, followed with the remaining Chocolate mixture. End with a final layer of Fingers (sugared side up).

7.) Use foil to completely cover the top and refrigerate for an hour. (I put mine in the freezer for 40 minutes)

8.) Remove the Gateau from the loaf pan - peel off the foil lining. Use a dessert spoon (dip into hot water every now and then) to smooth the sides.

Decorate with the remaining Whipped Cream and serve.

Enjoy! 

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