RestaurantsL'AbattoirBête Noir Recipe

Bête Noir Recipe

Inspired by L'Abattoir
Time1h
Serves8

Dark chocolate, raspberry

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Ingredients

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Cake

Raspberry Sauce

Garnish

Method

Cake Preparation

1

Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

2

Melt chocolate and butter

In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave. Stir until smooth and let it cool slightly.

3

Mix wet ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy. Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture and mix until combined.

4

Combine dry ingredients

In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

5

Combine wet and dry ingredients

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

6

Bake the cake

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Raspberry Sauce Preparation

7

Cook raspberries

In a small saucepan, combine the fresh raspberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the raspberries break down and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Assembly

8

Serve the cake

Slice the cooled cake and serve with a drizzle of raspberry sauce on top. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.