The Silver Palate'S Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: The Silver Palate'S Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; A1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing pan; 1 A3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour, plus extra for flouring the pan; 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs, separated; 1 teaspoon baking soda; A1/2 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon baking powder; FOR THE FROSTING:; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; A3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 6 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
A1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing pan
1 A3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour, plus extra for flouring the pan
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sugar
2 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon baking soda
A1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking powder
FOR THE FROSTING:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
A3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
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2. Cut the chocolate and butter into small pieces and place in a large bowl. Pour 1 cup boiling water over them; let stand until melted. Stir in the vanilla and sugar, then whisk in the egg yolks, one at a time.
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3. In a small bowl, mix the baking soda and sour cream and whisk into the chocolate mixture. Sift the flour and baking powder and add to the batter, mixing thoroughly.
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4. Beat the egg whites until stiff but not too dry. Stir a quarter of the egg whites thoroughly into the batter. Gently fold in the remaining whites.
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5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Set on the center rack of the oven and bake until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, unmold and cool completely before frosting.
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6. To make the frosting: Place all the ingredients in a heavy saucepan over low heat and whisk until smooth. Spread on the cake while the frosting is still warm.

995

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

Carbs

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CAKE:, A1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing pan, 1 A3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour, plus extra for flouring the pan, 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, and more.

Yes, The Silver Palate'S 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.

The Silver Palate'S Chocolate Cake

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