Very Rich! Gateau au Chocolat for Adults Recipe

Name: Very Rich! Gateau au Chocolat for Adults
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 40 grams Your favorite chocolate; 35 grams Unsalted butter; 1 tsp Brandy or rum; 55 grams Heavy cream; 2 Egg yolk; 35 grams Granulated sugar; 35 grams Cocoa powder; 1 Non-melting type caster sugar; 2 Egg white; 35 grams Granulated sugar

Servings: persons

1
Coat the mold with butter and sprinkle with flour or line with parchment paper.
2
Put the finely-chopped chocolate and butter into a bowl to melt in a double boiler.
3
When the chocolate has melted completely, add the brandy or rum to mix in.
4
Put the egg yolk and sugar into a bowl.
5
Whisk well until white and thick.
6
Prepare another bowl to whisk the heavy cream until the mixture forms peaks.
7
Put it into Step 4's bowl to mix in.
8
Add the melted chocolate.
9
Mix with a whisk.
10
Sift the cocoa powder and stir up from the bottom like cutting with a spatula.
11
Preheat the oven to 160C.
12
Prepare another bowl to make a meringue.
13
Put the egg white and granulated sugar, whisk well until the mixture forms peaks.
14
Add the meringue into Step 7's bowl.
15
Mix everything well with a spatula.
16
Pour the batter into the mold.
17
Bake for 40-45 minutes at 160C.
18
Check with a skewer and when it comes out clean and it's done.
19
Just after baking, brush with brandy or rum using a pastry brush to give it an adult flavor.
20
When the cake has cooled, wrap it with plastic wrap to leave for 1-2 days.
21
The flavours should have soaked in and softened the cake by now.
22
(Keep it in the fridge during the summer)
23
Just before serving, sprinkle with caster sugar.
24
It looks nice.

492

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 40 grams Your favorite chocolate, 35 grams Unsalted butter, 1 tsp Brandy or rum, 55 grams Heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Very Rich! Gateau au Chocolat for Adults falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Very Rich! Gateau au Chocolat for Adults

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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