Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 4 medium eggs, separated; 300 g caster sugar; 175 g butter, melted; 150 g plain flour; 40 g cornflour; 50 g cocoa powder + some for dusting; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 200 g double cream; 2 tbsp brandy; 200 g dark chocolate, broken into pieces

Servings: persons

4 medium eggs, separated
300 g caster sugar
175 g butter, melted
150 g plain flour
40 g cornflour
50 g cocoa powder + some for dusting
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
200 g double cream
2 tbsp brandy
200 g dark chocolate, broken into pieces

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Whisk together the egg yolks, 3 tbsp lukewarm water and sugar until thick and frothy. Gently fold in the melted butter then the flour, cornstarch, 1/3 cup cocoa powder and baking powder.
2
Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff then carefully fold into the batter. Transfer to a lined springform cake pan and bake for 30-40 mins. Cool for 15-20 mins in the pan then remove and cool completely on a wire rack. Transfer to a serving plate.
3
Bring the cream to a boil, remove from the heat and stir in the brandy and chocolate until chocolate is completely melted. Cool for 5 mins then spread on the cake. Leave to set in a cool place for 2 hours then dust with cocoa powder and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium eggs, separated, 300 g caster sugar, 175 g butter, melted, 150 g plain flour, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Cake

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