Description
Indulge your sweet tooth with rich Greek chocolate desserts that blend deep chocolate flavors with Mediterranean twists like honey, nuts, and spices. Perfect for busy home cooks looking for simple yet impressive treats.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate or cocoa powder
- Honey
- Walnuts or almonds
- Cinnamon or cloves
- Orange zest
- Strong coffee (optional)
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Olive oil
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Plain biscuits (for Kormos)
- Butter (for Kormos)
- Dried fruit or nuts (optional for Kormos)
Instructions
- For Greek Chocolate Cake: Melt quality dark chocolate gently.
- Mix melted chocolate with eggs, sugar, olive oil, and a hint of cinnamon.
- Fold in flour and baking powder carefully.
- Bake until a toothpick comes out clean but cake remains moist.
- Brush warm cake with chocolate syrup or honey glaze to lock in moisture.
- For Greek Chocolate Log (Kormos): Crush plain biscuits into crumbs.
- Melt cocoa powder, butter, and sugar in a saucepan until smooth.
- Stir biscuit crumbs and optional chopped nuts or dried fruit into the chocolate mixture.
- Shape mixture into a log on parchment paper and wrap tightly.
- Chill in the fridge for a few hours until firm.
- Slice and serve as a no-bake, fuss-free dessert.
Notes
Slowly melt chocolate to avoid graininess. Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing. Let desserts rest to meld flavors. Olive oil or yogurt can enhance moistness without overpowering the chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (cake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and No-Bake
- Cuisine: Greek