Easter Mazurek
Method
Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°c, gas mark 6) and grease and line an 8 inch circular cake tin.
Step 2:
Mix together all of the cake ingredients then press firmly into the bottom of your cake tin.
Step 3:
Bake for 10-20 minutes until it starts to turn golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Step 4:
Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C (160°, gas mark 4). Whisk the egg whites to soft peaks, then gradually whisk in the icing sugar until stiff.
Step 5:
Sieve in the cocoa powder, add the ground almonds and raisins and gently fold in.
Step 6:
Spoon the mixture on to the base and spread level. Bake for 20 minutes or until the mixture is set then cool the tin completely.
Step 7:
Beat the peanut butter to soften it before spreading over the cake. Chill for 30 minutes, or until the peanut butter has firmed.
Step 8:
To decorate sprinkle the chopped nuts over the cake and melt the chocolate to drizzle as a finishing touch.
