Nestlé Quality Street Matchmakers Zingy Orange (Pack of 5)

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Sugar, Cocoa Mass¹, Glucose Syrup, Cocoa Butter¹, Skimmed Milk Powder, Whey Powder product ( Milk), Vegetable Fats (Mango Kernel, Palm, Sal, Shea), Emulsifier (Lecithins), Natural Orange Flavouring, Acid (Citric Acid), Skimmed Milk Chocolate and Plain Chocolate contain Vegetable Fats in addition to Cocoa Butter, ¹Rainforest Alliance Certified Cocoa Chocolate orange is one of my favourite flavour combinations. I’m not generally a fan of fruit and chocolate but there is definitely something about chocolate orange that makes it irresistible. Make sure all your ingredients (particularly the eggs and butter) are at room temperature before you start baking. If you are using a baking spread, most can be used straight from the fridge if you're in a rush. But real butter will need to come to room temperature to soften. If you do make your sponges ahead then make sure that you let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. Otherwise, they might come out a bit soggy, as they can absorb the moisture released in the container when they’re warm. Can I keep Matchmaker cake in the refrigerator?

You can also make an orange version of this cake with orange Matchmakers, orange Aero Bubbles and orange extract. Matchmakers come in orange or mint flavours, but Nestle often releases limited edition flavours like Gingerbread or Irish cream which could work especially well if you’re making this recipe for Christmas. So look out for any flavours that you prefer! All the ingredient quantities will update automatically for you so that everything is in the right ratios. Self raising flour, which is very commonly used in the UK where I am based, already contains a raising agent and a little salt too. Therefore if you want to swap it for plain or all purpose flour, you will need to add some additional baking powder and also a little salt if you like. Some people like to add salt to cake recipes and some don't, so I'll leave that up to you as it won't affect the bake. The general advice is to add 2 teaspoons baking powder (a measuring teaspoon, not the kind you stir your coffee with) per every 200g plain or all purpose flour. So for this recipe you'd need to add an additional 2 + ½ teaspoons baking powder. Please note, I have not tested this recipe using plain or all purpose flour. Can this recipe be made gluten or dairy free?You can cut them into as many pieces as you like. If you cut it into smaller pieces it would be great for a party – the perfect bitesize treat. It’s an incredibly easy to make chocolate biscuit cake that you can made ahead of time – great for bake sales, parties or a weekend treat! For the margarine, simply use a plant-based option that contains no milk - aim for one with an 80% fat content, if possible. Decorate with the remaining matchmakers and chocolate orange. Place in the fridge for 2 hours or until firm.

You could even try warming your cake in the microwave for 15 seconds, though the ganache will probably melt a little. Can I make Matchmaker cake without Matchmakers? For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.Matchmakers are fairly common chocolatec in the UK and they’re available throughout the year in many supermarkets. However, they’re more widely available during the festive season probably due to their festive flavours (orange or mint). Equally important is to ensure the cake is cooked through properly before serving, so that there’s no risk of bacteria or germs like Salmonella, E.Coli or Listeria. Listeria is especially harmful to pregnancy and can come from unpasteurised dairy products. So again, make sure you use milk and cream which has been pasteurised.