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Easter Mazurek

Easter Mazurek

This recipe was submitted by Baking Mad fan Jaymes Sinclair.

Mazurek is a traditional Easter cake originating from Poland. If you like Snickers or Fruit and Nut chocolate, you'll love this Mazurek!

Preparation Time 45 minutes
Baking Time 40 minutes
Portions 8-10
Skill Level Easy
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Easter Mazurek Ingredients

225 grams Plain White Flour (Allinson Nature Friendly) Plain White Flour (Allinson Nature Friendly)
125 grams Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes)
3 tbsp Double Cream
1 Free Range Eggs (large, beaten) Free Range Eggs
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Additional Ingredients

For the chocolate and peanut layers

1 Egg Whites (large) Egg Whites
166 grams Icing Sugar (Silver Spoon) Icing Sugar (Silver Spoon)
33 grams Cocoa Powder
83 grams Almonds (ground)
83 grams Raisins
3 tbsp Peanut Butter (smooth)
 

Further Additional Ingredients

For the topping

200 grams Milk Chocolate (smooth)
200 ml Single Cream
 

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How to make Easter Mazurek

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  1. Mix together all the ingredients needed to form the base and press this firmly into the bottom of a greased tin. Bake for 10-20 minutes at 200°C, until it starts to turn golden. Remove from the oven and allow the base to cool. method tip
  2. To make the chocolate layer, reduce the oven's temperature to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Whisk the Egg Whites to soft peaks, then gradually whisk in the Icing Sugar until stiff. method tip
  3. Sieve in the Cocoa Powder, add the Ground Almonds and Raisins and gently fold in. Spoon the mixture onto the base and spread level. Bake for 20 minutes or until the mixture is set. Cool the tin completely.
  4. Beat the Peanut Butter to soften it, before spreading over the chocolate layer. Chill for 30 minutes, or until the Peanut Butter has firmed.
  5. To make the topping, melt the Chocolate and cream together stirring until smooth. Pour straight onto the Peanut Butter layer and gently shake or tap the tin to ensure the topping is level and evenly covering. Chill until the topping is cool and slightly firm. method tip
  6. To decorate, arrange whole or ground Almonds to form an ear of corn, using the white icing to form a stalk. Leave to set fully before serving.
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