Description
Indulgent chocolate cake delights dessert enthusiasts with rich, moist layers of pure cocoa bliss. Rich chocolate ganache and delicate crumb invite chocolate lovers to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120 g (4.2 oz) eggs (about 2 or 3, depending on size)
- 150 g (5.3 oz) dark chocolate
- 115 g (4 oz) semi-salted butter
- 55 g (1.9 oz) granulated sugar
- 60 g (2.1 oz) flour
Instructions
- Chocolate Melting: Fragment dark chocolate and semi-salted butter into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in short intervals, stirring between each burst until achieving a glossy, smooth chocolate emulsion.
- Egg Preparation: Vigorously whisk eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes voluminous and pale. Gently incorporate flour with minimal stirring to maintain the batter’s ethereal texture.
- Batter Fusion: Merge the molten chocolate blend into the egg mixture, using deliberate, soft folding techniques to create a silky, uniform chocolate base without deflating the delicate structure.
- Mold Preparation: Thoroughly grease a cake mold with butter and flour, or line with parchment paper. Calibrate the oven to 160°C, establishing the perfect baking environment for a decadent chocolate creation.
- Baking Process: Pour the chocolate batter into the prepared mold, smoothing the surface with a spatula to eliminate potential air bubbles. Bake for approximately 25 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a firm exterior while preserving a luscious, slightly molten center.
- Resting and Serving: Allow the cake to settle for 5 minutes post-baking, enhancing its structural integrity and flavor complexity. Carefully unmold and present immediately, optionally adorning with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a delicate dusting of powdered sugar for an elevated culinary experience.
Notes
- Precise Chocolate Melting: Break chocolate into small pieces and melt with butter in short microwave intervals, stirring between each burst to prevent burning and achieve a smooth, glossy texture.
- Gentle Batter Handling: Whisk eggs and sugar until light and airy, then fold in flour with minimal stirring to maintain the batter’s delicate structure and ensure a tender cake.
- Careful Baking Technique: Bake at 160°C for exactly 25 minutes, watching closely to create a firm exterior while preserving a decadent, slightly molten center that promises rich chocolate intensity.
- Critical Resting Period: Allow cake to rest for 5 minutes after baking, which helps stabilize the structure, intensify flavors, and make unmolding easier for a perfect presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 318
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 92 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 74 mg