Negresa de Post
Ingredients
- 360 grams sugar
- 570 milliliters water
- 170 milliliters oil
- Vanilla essence
- Orange zest
- 450 grams flour
- 3 tablespoons cacao (heaped)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a well-heated pan, caramelize the sugar until it reaches a dark golden color. Be careful not to burn it.
- Add cold water and turn off the heat. Let it cool until the syrup forms.
- Pour the lukewarm syrup into a large bowl, add the vanilla essence, oil, orange zest, baking powder, salt, and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the sifted flour and cocoa. Try not to overmix.
- Pour the mixture into a baking tray lined with parchment paper. You can sprinkle chopped nuts on top if desired.
- Place the tray in the preheated oven at 160 degrees Celsius for 25-30 minutes or until the toothpick test comes out clean.
- After baking, allow the cake to cool in the tray before cutting it
- Serve with pleasure and enjoy your meal!
Step by step instructions in the video below