Ingredients:
200 g dark chocolate
250 g butter
300 ml sugar
4 eggs
400 ml all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
50 g chopped almonds (optional)
120 g dark chocolate chips
Directions:
Prepare a 22 x 30 cm square pan: grease or line with foil.
Preheat oven to 200 C.
Melt chocolate and butter on top of a double boiler.
Whip eggs and sugar until light and fluffy: add the slightly cooled chocolate and butter mixture, stir to combine.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and the spices and sift the flour mixture into the egg mixture; stir to combine.
Add chopped almonds and chocolate chips, stir just until incorporated.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan.
Servings: 16
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 50 min.