INGREDIENTS
For the cake
500
g/1lb 2oz dark chocolate, (around 60% cocoa solids), chopped
500
g/1lb 2oz unsalted butter, softened
100
g/3½oz golden caster sugar
10
medium free-range eggs
250
g/9oz self-raising flour
150
g/5½oz ground almonds
1 tsp
vanilla extract
For the chocolate glaze
150
g/5½oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids), chopped
150
g/5½oz double cream
50
g/1¾oz unsalted butter
For the syrup
80
g/3oz caster sugar
50
g/1¾oz glucose syrup
60
g/2¼oz black raspberry liqueur, such as Chambord
For the filling
250
g/9oz raspberry conserve
600
ml/20fl oz double cream, whipped until firm peaks form when the whisk is removed
500
g/1lb 2oz fresh raspberries
For the chocolate decorations
600
g/1lb 5oz dark chocolate (around 40% cocoa solids), chopped finely
600
g/1lb 5oz white chocolate (around 40% cocoa solids), chopped finely