The Sweet Truth: Fascinating Facts About Chocolate
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Fact 3: The Mystery of the Chocolate Bar Invention
To this day, chocolate experts remain unsure about who exactly deserves the credit for inventing the chocolate bar as we know it. It was likely a collaborative effort, with many nations experimenting with the exotic ingredient. The first European chocolate factory was established in 1728 in Bristol, England. It was there, at "Fry & Sons," that people in the 1820s likely first came up with the idea of mixing cacao with the thick cacao butter instead of water, resulting in a solid bar.
However, the real breakthrough in flavor came from the Swiss. In the following years, Switzerland became home to many chocolate manufacturers, some of which are still renowned today. These Swiss pioneers perfected the art of chocolate making, leading to the delicious and diverse chocolate bars we enjoy now.
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Looking for something indulgent? These velvety chocolate beetroot cakes will hit the spot.
INGREDIENTS
- 1.3 cups beetroot
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 4/5 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Melted dark chocolate
METHOD
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Put the beetroot, eggs, oil and lemon juice in a food processor, and blend until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar.
- Add the blended beetroot mixture, and mix until smooth.
- Add the baking powder and mix until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into silicone cake moulds.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until you a pick comes out clean.
- Top with melted dark chocolate, and enjoy!