Chocolate–Vanilla Mini Celebration Cakes

Ingredients:

120g dark chocolate
100g unsalted butter
80g caster sugar
2 eggs
60g plain flour
1 tbsp cocoa powder
150 ml double cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Mixed berries, to decorate
Icing sugar, for dusting

Method:

• Melt the chocolate and butter together until smooth and glossy.
• Whisk the eggs and sugar until light, then fold into the chocolate mixture.
• Sift in the flour and cocoa powder, folding gently to retain softness.
• Spoon into small tins and bake at 180°C (fan 160°C) until just set.
• Whip the double cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
• Layer the cakes with vanilla cream and finish with berries.
• Dust lightly with icing sugar before serving.