Real Gateau Chocolate Cake For Valentine’s Day
Gateau chocolate cake is a classic French dessert that is rich and indulgent, making it the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Real Gateau Chocolate Cake For Valentine’s Day
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a round cake pan with parchment paper.
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In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together, either in a microwave or over a pan of simmering water.
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In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
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Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring well after each addition.
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Sift in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture.
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Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once the cake has cooled, spread whipped cream on top and decorate with fresh berries.
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Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
