Chocolate Wheat Cake is a comforting dessert made from pre-cooked wheat (grano cotto), rich dark chocolate and orange zest. Creamy and slightly dense pudding-like texture, it’s perfect for family gatherings or as a cosy winter treat. Made with just a few simple ingredients — milk, eggs, chocolate and citrus — this dessert brings a taste of tradition with a chocolatey twist.

Serves 4-6, Prep time 15 minutes, Cook Time 25-30 minutes

  • 1 cup (200 g) pre-cooked wheat (grano cotto)

  • 200 ml milk

  • 100 g dark chocolate (75 % cocoa)

  • 2 eggs

  • 50 g sugar (adjust to taste)

  • Zest of 1 orange

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

  • 1–2 tbsp plain flour or cornstarch (optional, for extra firmness)

  • Butter or oil for greasing the baking dish / springform pan

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F / Gas 4. Grease and flour a small springform pan to prevent sticking or burning.

Chop the dark chocolate and melt it gently in a bain-marie or microwave. Set aside to cool.

Heat milk gently with pre-cooked wheat until just hot (not boiling). Remove from heat and let cool 2-3 minutes.

In a separate bowl beat the eggs with sugar. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the lukewarm wheat and milk mix, stirring constantly to prevent curdling.

Add melted dark chocolate, orange zest, vanilla extract (if using), optional flour/cornstarch (if too liquid). Mix well until fully incorporated.

Pour the mixture into the floured springform pan, bake for 25–30 minutes in static oven, or until the top is set and slightly firm to the touch.

A toothpick or skewer inserted should come out mostly clean.

Let the Dark Chocolate Wheat Cake cool slightly before serving.

   

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