No Meringue Necessary Easy Rich Gateau au Chocolat (Chocolate Cake)

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   Break the chocolate into small pieces.

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   In a microwave safe bowl, add chocolate and butter and melt in a microwave oven.

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   Once melted, mix with a whisk.

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   In a separate bowl, beat eggs and add sugar.

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   Mix well until the mixture turns to a cream color.

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   Add melted chocolate/butter mixture and heavy cream to the egg/sugar mixture.

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   Fold in the shifted flour and cocoa and lightly combine with a rubber spatula.

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   Pour in the batter into a parchment paper lined cake pan and bake at 340F/170C for 35~40 minutes.

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   Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center.

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    If it comes out clean, it's done.

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    Once it's cool, dust with powdered sugar (optional).

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    It tastes better if you keep it in the refrigerator overnight.

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    For Valentine's day, I decorated the cake with heart shaped strawberries and whipped cream.

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    These are the cocoa and chocolate I used this time.

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    Use whatever you like.

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    Baking time may be different so adjust the time according to your oven.

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    Cover with aluminum foil in the middle so that it won't burn.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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