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French Chocolate Cake

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  • 45 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $8.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Sweeteners

    • ½ cup white sugar
    • ½ tablespoon confectioners' sugar, for dusting

  • Chocolate

    • 🍫 10 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate

  • Fats

    • 🧈 ¾ cup unsalted butter, cubed

  • Flavoring

    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • Eggs

    • 🥚 5 eggs, separated

  • Dry Goods

    • ¼ cup sifted all-purpose flour

  • Leavening Ingredients

    • 1 dash cream of tartar
    • 🧂 Salt to taste

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Generously grease a 9-inch springform cake tin and dust with a little sugar.

2

In a large pan, melt chocolate, butter, and remaining sugar over moderate heat until smooth. Stir in vanilla and cool slightly.

3

Beat egg yolks into chocolate mixture, one at a time, then stir in flour.

4

Beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of whites into chocolate mixture, then carefully fold in the rest.

5

Pour batter into the prepared tin, tap to release air bubbles, and bake for 45 to 60 minutes. Rotate cake after 30 to 35 minutes if uneven.

6

Cool cake completely on a wire rack before removing from tin. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

294

Calories

  • 5g
    Protein
  • 24g
    Carbs
  • 21g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Use high-quality semi-sweet chocolate for the best flavor.Let the cake cool completely before removing from the tin to avoid cracks or damage.Serve with whipped cream or fruit coulis for a more luxurious dessert.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.