French Chocolate Cake – a delicious recipe with sugar, chocolate, butter, vanilla, eggs, flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Generously butter a 9 1/2 inch springform pan and sprinkle with sugar, tapping out excess.
2
Set aside 3 T sugar. Place chocolate, butter and remaining sugar in a heavy saucepan and cook over low heat until the chocolate and butter have melted and the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from heat, stir in vanilla and cool slightly. Beat in egg yolks, beating well after each addition. Stir in flour.
3
Beat egg whites in mixer until frothy. Add salt and beat to soft peaks. Add the reserved sugar and beat to stiff, glossy peaks. Add 1/3 of the egg whites to the chocolate and mix to lighten. Fold in remaining egg whites.
4
Pour into prepared pan and tap gently to release any air bubbles. Bake for 35-45 minutes until well risen and the center springs back when lightly touched. Transfer cake to a wire rack and remove the side of the pan. Cool completely. Remove bottom and dust with 10x sugar.
1912
kcal
Calories
50
g
Fat
325
g
Carbs
21
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 superfine sugar, plus some for sprinkling, 10 oz dark chocolate, 3/4 unsalted butter, 2 t vanilla, and more.
Yes, French 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.
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