Chocolate Cake With Salted Basil Ganache Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cake With Salted Basil Ganache
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE; 1/2 lb bittersweet chocolate; 2 ounces butter; 1 bunch basil, rough chopped; 2 egg whites; 2 1/2 ounces sugar; 7 egg yolks; cooking spray; butter, for baking; FILLING; 1 cup fromage blanc; 1/4 cup heavy cream; zest of one lemon; juice of one lemon; 1 tablespoon sugar; GANACHE; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 bunch basil; 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate; 1 pinch salt; LEMON REDUCTION; 1 cup lemon juice; 1 lemon, zest of; 1/3 cup sugar; POMEGRANATE REDUCTION; 2 cups pomegranate juice; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 lemon, juice of; handful basil; 1/2 lemon, zest of

Servings: persons

CAKE
1/2 lb bittersweet chocolate
2 ounces butter
1 bunch basil, rough chopped
2 egg whites
2 1/2 ounces sugar
7 egg yolks
cooking spray
butter, for baking
FILLING
1 cup fromage blanc
1/4 cup heavy cream
zest of one lemon
juice of one lemon
1 tablespoon sugar
GANACHE
1 cup heavy cream
1 bunch basil
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1 pinch salt
LEMON REDUCTION
1 cup lemon juice
1 lemon, zest of
1/3 cup sugar
POMEGRANATE REDUCTION
2 cups pomegranate juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 lemon, juice of
handful basil
1/2 lemon, zest of

1
CAKE: Melt chocolate and butter with basil over water bath. Meanwhile, whisk whites until soft peaks and add in sugar and whisk until stiff peaks. When chocolate has melted, let cool for one minute.
2
Set a bowl strainer over the yolks and push chocolate through with spatula. Whisk chocolate and yolks together to combine and fold in whites. Spray 1/4 sheet with oil cooking spray and add in butter. Bake at 350 degrees approximately 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.
3
FILLING: Whisk all ingredients together.
4
GANACHE: Heat cream with basil. Strain and whisk into chocolate. Season with salt.
5
LEMON REDUCTION: Reduce ingredients together until syrupy.
6
POMEGRANATE REDUCTION: Reduce ingredients to syrupy consistency and strain.

1393

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE, 1/2 lb bittersweet chocolate, 2 ounces butter, 1 bunch basil, rough chopped, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cake With Salted Basil Ganache 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.

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Chocolate Cake With Salted Basil Ganache

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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