Ingredients

  • 1 3/16 cups semisweet chocolate pieces
  • 7/8 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 5/8 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 3/4 cups hazelnut or peanut brittle
  • 1 box cookies gavotte, chocolate crepe cookies

Method

  • In a small bowl, place the chocolate in pieces and the butter, melt them in the microwave for about 2 minutes and mix.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the eggs and sugar until well incorporated, add the melted chocolate, then the flour and baking powder.
  • Mix well to obtain a smooth batter.
  • Grease a sheet cake pan with butter and line it with parchment paper. Pour the batter and microwave in High for about 8 to 10 minutes (depending on the power of your microwave).
  • Remove the cake from pan and remove parchment paper. Let it cool completely before cutting into 2 or 3 layers.
  • Melt the britlle, crumble the gavotte cookies and mix.
  • To assemble the cake, arrange the first layer, spread the crispy mixture with a spatula, cover with a second layer and spread with another layer of crispy mixture.
  • Place third layer and coat the entire cake with the remaining crispy mixture.
  • Store in a cool place until serving.
  • Bring it to room temperature at least 30 minutes before serving.