"The combination of chocolate, lavender and lemon is an absolute winner in this cake," says Sue Quinn. This is an edited extract from Cocoa: An Exploration of Chocolate, With Recipes by Sue Quinn (Hardie Grant Books, $39.99).
These chocolate desserts will breathe new life into baking at home
Cookbook author Sue Quinn delves into the seductive world of chocolate, and shares recipes for a taste of the world’s most loved confection. These recipes are edited extracts from Cocoa: An Exploration of Chocolate, With Recipes by Sue Quinn (Hardie Grant Books, $39.99).
Flourless chestnut, chocolate and rum cake
"This gooey flourless cake was inspired by 'Chocolate with rum', a recipe in Salvador Dali's cookbook, Les Diners De Gala." – Sue Quinn. This is an edited extract from Cocoa: An Exploration of Chocolate, With Recipes by Sue Quinn (Hardie Grant Books, $39.99).
Salted honey, pear and chocolate tarte tatin
"Salty caramel, roasted pear, crisp pastry and walnuts use into something completely delicious. I love the way the chocolate surreptitiously enriches the caramel, without shouting about it." – Sue Quinn. This is an edited extract from Cocoa: An Exploration of Chocolate, With Recipes by Sue Quinn (Hardie Grant Books, $39.99).
Chocolate, marmalade and ginger steamed pudding
"Chocolate and marmalade are a magnificent match in this traditional steamed pudding, made more delicious with the addition of nuggets of preserved ginger." – Sue Quinn. This is an edited extract from Cocoa: An Exploration of Chocolate, With Recipes by Sue Quinn (Hardie Grant Books, $39.99).