Chocolate Orange Soap Cakes

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 bars unperfumed cream bath soap (you will need approx 8 oz.)
  • 1 tablespoon dark organic cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 5 5 teaspoons hazelnut oil or 5 teaspoons almond extract
  • 40 drops orange essential oils, approx
  • 5 tablespoons mineral water or 5 tablespoons bottled water
  • paper baking cup

Directions

  1. 1
    Using your food processor, grate the soap bars, if you want a finer texture you will have to tip out the grated soap into a bowl and put the blade into the processor, put the soap back in the processor, and grind the soap.
  2. 2
    Put the soap into a glass mixing bowl and add the chocolate, cinnamon and oil, mix well.
  3. 3
    Now add the essential oil and mix again.
  4. 4
    Heat the water in the microwave for 40 seconds on high, add this to the soap and mix with a fork or spoon, then knead with your hands until you have a pliable dough.
  5. 5
    Divide this mixture in 4 or 6 portions, roll them into a ball, and then flatten the bottom slightly, holding the ball in the palm of your hand and pushing it down gently on a flat surface, Put them on a piece of baking paper, they will need to dry for a few days, at least 2 to 3 days, in a warm airy space.
  6. 6
    When ready put them in a muffin cup, dust with cacao powder or baking soda if you want, wrap the soap in clear plastic wrap.
  7. 7
    Happy giving!

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