Description
Rich and decadent chocolate cake made with dark chocolate and whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then carefully fold it into the chocolate mixture until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- This cake is best served chilled. It can be topped with whipped cream or fresh berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg