Nigella'S Chocolate Cloud Cake Recipe

Name: Nigella'S Chocolate Cloud Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250g/.6 pounds dark chocolate (min 70% cocoa solids); 125g/.3 pounds unsalted softened butter; 6 eggs, 2 whole, 4 separated; 3/4 cup castor sugar; 2 TBS cointreau (optional); grated zest 1 orange (optional); 23cm/9 inch springform cake tin; For the cream topping:; 500ml/16oz cream; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 TBS cointreau (optional); 1/2 tsp cocoa powder for sprinkling

Servings: persons

250g/.6 pounds dark chocolate (min 70% cocoa solids)
125g/.3 pounds unsalted softened butter
6 eggs, 2 whole, 4 separated
3/4 cup castor sugar
2 TBS cointreau (optional)
grated zest 1 orange (optional)
23cm/9 inch springform cake tin
For the cream topping:
500ml/16oz cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 TBS cointreau (optional)
1/2 tsp cocoa powder for sprinkling

1
Preheat oven to 180 degrees C/350 F
2
Line tin with parchment paper. Melt chocolate and let butter melt in warm chocolate. Beat 2 whole eggs and 4 egg yolks with 1/3 cup of castor sugar and gently add chocolate mixture with cointreau and peel.
3
In another bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy and slowly add remaining sugar until whites hold shape but not too stiff. Lighten the chocolate mixture with a dollop of the egg whites and then fold in the rest of the whites.
4
Pour into prepared tin and bake for 35-40 minutes or until cake has risen and slightly cracked, cool. Before serving, whip cream until soft, add vanilla and cointreau and whisk until firm. Cover cake with cream and dust with cocoa (I added maltesers and chocolate flakes for the kids which even the adults appreciated)

100021

kcal

Calories

8984

Fat

4196

Carbs

613

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250g/.6 pounds dark chocolate (min 70% cocoa solids), 125g/.3 pounds unsalted softened butter, 6 eggs, 2 whole, 4 separated, 3/4 cup castor sugar, and more.

Yes, Nigella'S Chocolate Cloud 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.

Nigella'S Chocolate Cloud Cake

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