Chocolate Pelargonium Slice - The French Alternative Jackie French used the leaves of a peppermint pelargonium (Pelargonium tomentosum), also known as peppermint geranium, to flavour this unusual chocolate slice. peppermint pelargonium leaves 185g margarine or butter 2 cups brown sugar 3 eggs 2 cups self-raising flour 2/3 cup cocoa 1 cup cream 1-2 teaspoons peppermint essence icing sugar, for dusting Preheat the oven to 200 C. Line a square or rectangular cake tin with peppermint pelargonium leaves. (Note: use clean leaves and don't use any that have been sprayed with chemicals.) Beat the butter (or margarine) and the brown sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the flour, cocoa, cream and peppermint essence. (Tip: if making the slice without peppermint pelargonium leaves, use 2 teaspoons of peppermint essence.) Carefully pour the batter into the cake tin, and bake for about 45 minutes. Turn the cooked slice onto a wire rack to cool. To decorate, place some small pelargonium leaves on the slice, sift icing sugar over the top, then remove the leaves and serve. Burke's Backyard, magazine All of Ilyce's Recipes go to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (list name is in lower case) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (list name is in lower case) -- ~~Rec.food.recipes is moderated; only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting. Please read the FAQ posted each week. Please send recipes, requests, questions or comments to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please allow several days for your submission to appear.
