Discover the delightful Ant Hill Cake, a whimsical and delicious treat that’s perfect for any chocolate lover. This cake features a soft, moist base with a surprise of chocolate sprinkles inside, giving it a unique texture and appearance reminiscent of an ant hill. The cake is then topped with a rich chocolate coating, making it a chocolatey delight from the first bite to the last.
Why You’ll Love This: This cake is not only fun to look at but also a joy to eat. The combination of fluffy cake with the crunchy chocolate sprinkles creates an interesting texture contrast. Topped with a smooth chocolate glaze, it’s a perfect treat for those who adore chocolate in all its forms.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for a children’s party, as a special treat for a family gathering, or to satisfy your chocolate cravings. It’s also a great conversation starter and can be a centerpiece dessert at any casual event.
Decoration Tips: For an extra touch of elegance, drizzle some melted white chocolate over the chocolate coating. You can also garnish with more chocolate sprinkles or serve with a dollop of whipped cream on the side.
Ingredients:
- 140 g soft butter
- 170 g sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 150 ml lukewarm milk
- 280 g flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1 packet vanilla sugar (preferably Bourbon)
- Zest of one organic lemon or ½ packet lemon flavoring
- 100 g chocolate milk sprinkles
Additionally:
- 250 g couverture chocolate
- 50 g white chocolate
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease with butter.
- Cream together butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, a pinch of salt, and lemon zest/lemon flavoring. Mix in milk, flour, and baking powder until well combined. Stir in the chocolate sprinkles.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 35-45 minutes, doing a skewer test after 35 minutes.
- Let the cake cool. Melt the couverture chocolate and spread it over the cooled cake.
Enjoy this Ant Hill Cake, a fun and chocolatey treat that’s sure to delight both kids and adults alike!
