Swede and cardamom brownies
Gorgeously gooey, these cardamom-spiced brownies make a delicious pudding. Swede, a root veg which is actually a turnip-cabbage hybrid has a sweet, earthy flavour that works wonderfully in this brownie recipe. Serve with a dollop of crème fraiche and a handful of fresh berries.
- Preheat the oven to gas 4, 180°C, fan 160°C. Grease and line a 23cm square cake tin with nonstick baking paper. Steam the swede in a colander over a pan of simmering water for 15 mins and then mash until smooth.
- Meanwhile, put the chocolate, butter and cardamom seeds in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir until melted, then stir in the mashed swede. Set aside.
- Using an electric hand whisk, beat the eggs and sugar on high for 10 mins, or until pale, mousse-like and almost quadrupled in volume. Fold into the chocolate, then pour into the tin and bake for 45 mins, until firm in the middle. Leave to cool on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, put the sugar, lemon juice and 75ml water in a pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 5 mins, or until thickened. Stir in the ginger. To serve, cut the brownie into 16 squares, top with the crème fraîche and berries, then drizzle the syrup on top.
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