Super Rich Gateau au Chocolat

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   Cut the chocolate and butter into small pieces and put into a heatproof dish with the heavy cream.

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   Cover with cling film and microwave (at 500W for 2 minutes).

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   After the mixture starts to melt, stir well.

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   You don't have to worry about separation at this point!

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   Add 30 g of granulated sugar to the egg yolks and whip until fluffy.

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   Add Step 1 to 2 and stir well.

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   Sift in the cocoa powder and flour and stir well.

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   In a separate bowl, add the egg whites.

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   Add the 100 g of granulated sugar in 3 batches and beat until soft peaks form.

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    Divide the egg whites into 2 batches and add it to the chocolate mix one batch at a time.

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    For the first batch, stir well and fold in the rest gently.

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    Pour the batter into a cake tin lined with baking paper and bake in the pre-heated oven to 170C for about 30 to 40 minutes.

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    Note: The cake expands a lot right after baking!

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    After leaving to rest overnight, it will sink about 5 cm.

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    You will enjoy a crispy outside and moist inside delicious cake.

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    With less sugar: Use 70 g of sugar (for egg yolks) + 30 g (for egg whites) for a less sugar cake.

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    With Brandy: You can add brandy to the less sugar version.

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    It'll be an adult spin!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.