My Favorite Chocolate Cake

Chef Sonia Arias shares one of her favorite recipes, a delicious chocolate cake that you'll love.
Ingredients
12
Servings
  • 453 grams semisweet chocolate, crushed
  • 226 grams unsalted butter, sliced
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • teaspoons cocoa powder, for sprinkling
  • teaspoons icing sugar, for sprinkling
  • teaspoons red fruit compote, as needed
  • 1 cup whipping cream, (light whipped cream)
  • 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence, (light whipped cream)
  • 2 teaspoons sugar, (light whipped cream)
Preparation
1h 30 mins
0 mins
Medium
  • Preheat the oven to 160°C. Grease the edges of a removable circular cake pan and line with parchment paper. Place the chocolate and butter in a double boiler and stir until melted and the mixture is smooth and warm.
  • Meanwhile, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs with the salt on high speed for 5 minutes until the volume of the eggs doubles. With a silicone spatula, gently fold one third of the eggs into the chocolate mixture until the eggs are barely visible.
  • Add the other half of the eggs in the same way and then add the remaining until completely incorporated. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake in a double boiler. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until the cake has risen and has a slight shiny layer like brownies.
  • Remove the pan from the double boiler and let cool to room temperature. Once cool, cover and refrigerate overnight to concentrate the flavor. Using a spatula or dull knife, run around the edge of the cake to loosen it. Unmold and place it upside down on a sheet of parchment paper. Remove all the parchment paper that covers it.
  • Place upside down on a cake stand. Before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar or cocoa powder. Serve with berry compote and a little light whipped cream.
  • Light whipped cream: Using a whisk, whip the cream with the vanilla extract. Gradually add the sugar and beat until it has a whipped cream consistency but is not too stiff.

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