Simple & Rich Whole-Egg Gateau au Chocolat without Meringue

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   First gather all of the ingredients together.

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   The butter and eggs especially will be easier to use at room temperature.

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   Add the chocolate and butter (chopped into small cubes) into a heat-resistant container and melt together in a microwave for just under 1 minute.

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   Or feel free to use a bain-marie.

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   Meanwhile, break the eggs into a bowl and beat them.

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   Add in the sugar and mix well until pale.

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   Mix the chocolate and butter mixture with a whisk until completely melted.

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   Then mix in the milk.

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   Pour all of this mixture into the bowl from Step 3.

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    If the chocolate and butter don't completely melt, heat it for a bit longer in the microwave.

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    Preheat the oven to 170C and set the timer for 25 minutes.

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    When the mixture from Step 3 is well combined, switch to using a rubber spatula and gently fold in the cake flour and cocoa powder.

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    Once folded in, pour the mixture into a cake tin.

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    The one shown in the photo is a paper mold that I bought from a dollar store.

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    You can use a normal cake tin or a pound cake tin as well, just remember to line them with a baking sheet or parchment paper.

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    Bake in the oven at 170C for 25-30 minutes.

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    Please adjust the temperature and cooking time depending on your type of oven.

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    When baked, check to see if it's cooked through by inserting a skewer into the centre.

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    If no raw batter comes out, then it's ready!

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    It should expand like in the photo!

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    The cake will sink back down after cooling, but that's just proof you've got everything right.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.