Chocolate Cake Recipe

Time1h

Serves8

70% Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Truffle, Mango Coulis

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Ingredients

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1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the 70% Valrhona dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2
Whisk Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer.
3
Combine Mixtures
Gradually pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, stirring continuously until well combined.
4
Sift Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
5
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6
Prepare Baking Pan
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
7
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.