Gâteau au chocolat by Héloïse Brion

Gâteau au chocolat by Héloïse Brion

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Serves 8-10

This chocolate cake is super indulgent. It takes me back to my childhood, with its gooey texture that sticks to your teeth!


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5 from 4 votes

Gâteau au chocolat

This chocolate cake is super indulgent. It takes you back to your childhood, with its gooey texture that sticks to your teeth!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Chocolate Cake, Simple Chocolate Cake
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 477kcal
Author: Héloïse Brion

Ingredients

  • 1 stick plus 2 tbsp (5 oz./150 g) unsalted butter, diced, plus extra for the pan
  • 14 oz. 400 g dark baking chocolate, chopped
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup minus 1 tbsp (6 oz./180 g) superfine sugar
  • ¾ cup plus 2 tbsp (3½ oz./100 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for the pan
  • Fleur de sel

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C/Gas Mark 4). Grease a 9-in. (23-cm) springform pan with butter, dust it with flour, and line the bottom with a disk of parchment paper (this will make it easier to unmold the cake).
  • Melt the butter and chocolate together in a saucepan over very low heat, stirring until smooth.
  • Whisk the eggs, sugar, and flour together in a mixing bowl until smooth. Pour in the melted chocolate and butter and mix well.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with fleur de sel. Bake for 17 minutes, until the top is dry and set but the center is still moist. Let cool before unmolding the cake and serving.

Notes

You can also add pecans, chopped caramelized hazelnuts, or a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to the batter.

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Comments

  • Annie
    2022-10-07 19:25:14
    Annie
    I made this cake with the last of my bittersweet Callebaut chocolate. I added chopped walnuts and I baked it for 20 min., have a slow oven, let it cool and it was delicious. My husband called it a brownie cake. It was even better the day after.

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    • Sarrah at Taste of France
      2022-10-13 14:06:15
      Sarrah at Taste of France
      What an amazing suggestion! Thanks for that, Annie. I'm glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe; I definitely have to try adding walnuts in it next time I make it :)

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