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CONCRETE CAKE INDIVIDUAL
£4.00
A “concrete cake,” also known as a “chocolate concrete” or “chocolate crunch,” is a nostalgic British school dinner dessert. It is a simple, dense, and sweet chocolate traybake known for its firm, biscuit-like, and crunchy texture, which gave rise to its unappealing yet iconic name.Â
Taste and texture
- Rich chocolate flavor: Made with simple ingredients like cocoa powder, flour, sugar, and butter, it delivers a straightforward but intensely chocolatey taste.
- Dense and crunchy: Unlike a traditional sponge cake, concrete cake has a crisp, hard surface and a chewy interior. Some traditional versions do not use eggs or raising agents, making them more like a chocolate shortbread than a cake.
- Textural contrast: The cake’s firm, dry texture is balanced by the addition of warm, creamy custard, which softens the cake and creates a delightful combination of textures and flavors.Â
Serving suggestions
- Warm custard: Traditionally, concrete cake is served warm with a generous pour of custard.
- Pink custard: The most nostalgic pairing is with “pink custard” (a vanilla or strawberry-flavored custard tinted pink), a common sight in school canteens in the 1970s and 80s.
- Flavor variations: Other custard flavors, like mint or chocolate, also pair well with the cake.
- Cold or warm: The cake can be enjoyed either warm or cold, and some people like to serve it with ice cream.Â
Variations and availability
- Vegan versions: Some bakeries, like The Vegan Cakery, offer vegan versions of the classic concrete cake.
- DIY recipes: Due to its simple, four-ingredient recipe, concrete cake is very easy to make at home. Many nostalgic recipes are available online.
- Fillings: Some recipes suggest adding extra ingredients like chocolate chips, fudge pieces, or chopped nuts to the mixture before baking.
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