Easy Chocolate Walnut Cake

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 300 g wheat flour
• 75 g cold butter
• 100 g cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon icing sugar
• 150 g butter for the filling
• 200 ml maple syrup
• 250 g light brown sugar
• 100 g dark brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 400 g pecans
• 200 g dark chocolate chips

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Prepare the dough by combining flour, cold butter, and cream cheese in a processor until it has a breadcrumb texture. Add 2-3 teaspoons of cold water while processing until it forms a uniform dough. Knead lightly and form a disk.
2. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Take out the dough and let it soften for 5 minutes. Spread it on a floured surface and cover a 23 cm diameter round mold.
3. Press the dough into the corners and edges, leaving 1 cm overhang. Cover with baking paper and fill with baking beans. Blind bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove paper and beans, then bake for 5 more minutes. Trim the edges with a serrated knife.
4. Prepare the filling by heating butter, maple syrup, and sugars in a saucepan until dissolved and mixture is smooth. Let cool for 10 minutes. Beat the eggs, add the butter, vanilla, and walnut mixture. Mix until integrated.
5. Pour half of the filling into the dough, scatter with half of the chocolate chips. Cover with the rest of the filling and the remaining sprinkles. Bake on the center shelf for 50-55 minutes until set. Let cool and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.