Seriously Chocolaty Chocolate Cake Recipe ๐ซ
Overview:
This Seriously Chocolaty Chocolate Cake recipe is a gem borrowed from the illustrious pages of the UK Good Food Magazine, promising a divine indulgence for all chocolate lovers out there! With a preparation time of just 25 minutes and a total time of 1 hour, this dessert is an epitome of decadence and richness, boasting a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving for more. It yields 8 slices of pure bliss, each packed with a whopping 385.4 calories, making it the perfect treat for any occasion that calls for a touch of chocolatey extravagance.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | Butter |
| – | Flour |
| 5 | Dark Chocolate |
| 6 | Eggs |
| 5 | Kirsch |
| 1 | Cointreau Liqueur |
| 1 | Salt |
| 6 | Sugar |
| – | Cocoa Powder |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 385.4
- Fat Content: 33.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 14.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 189.1mg
- Sodium Content: 158mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 18.6g
- Fiber Content: 5g
- Sugar Content: 10.8g
- Protein Content: 10.9g
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 170ยฐC.
- Grease a 23cm/9inch springform cake pan and line the base with greaseproof paper.
- Dust the sides with a bit of flour.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt chocolate and butter over a pan of gently simmering water or in the microwave.
- Once melted, remove the bowl from heat and stir until smooth.
- Set aside for around 5 minutes to cool.
- Stir in the egg yolks, ground almonds, and the liqueur.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk the egg whites with salt until soft peaks form.
- Continue whisking, gradually adding sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Stir 2 tbsp. of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture, then carefully fold in the remainder until no traces of white are left.
- Carefully pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until well risen and firm to touch.
- Let it cool in the pan (it’s okay if the cake sinks and cracks a little).
- To serve, dust the surface of the cake with cocoa powder and cut into slices.
Serving Suggestions:
This Seriously Chocolaty Chocolate Cake is best enjoyed alongside a dollop of freshly whipped cream or a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream for an extra touch of indulgence. Pair it with a cup of hot coffee or a glass of cold milk for the ultimate dessert experience. Whether it’s for a special occasion or simply to satisfy your chocolate cravings, this decadent treat is sure to impress even the most discerning palates. So go ahead, treat yourself to a slice of chocolatey paradise! ๐ฐโจ
