Chocolate Soft Cake

Ingredients

• 200 g Dark chocolate (70 % cocoa) (cut into pieces)
• 20 cl Whole fresh cream (at room temperature)
• 150 g All-purpose flour (sifted preferably)
• 125 g Granulated sugar
• 1 c. à soupe Vanilla flavor (liquid vanilla extract)
• 0.5 sachet Baking powder (half a packet (about 5 g))
• 1 pincée Salt

Instructions

1. Melt the chocolate

   Place the chocolate pieces in a microwave‑safe container and heat on maximum power for 1 min 15 s, stirring halfway through to prevent the chocolate from burning.

   Time: PT1M15S

2. Mix the salt and sugar

   In the bowl, add the pinch of salt and the granulated sugar, then whisk vigorously until the mixture becomes slightly pale.

   Time: PT2M

3. Add the vanilla

   Pour the tablespoon of vanilla flavor and mix briefly.

   Time: PT30S

4. Add the melted chocolate

   Pour the melted chocolate all at once into the bowl and gently fold with the whisk until you obtain a smooth, glossy texture.

   Time: PT1M

5. Incorporate the flour and baking powder

   Add the sifted flour and the half‑packet of baking powder, then mix using concentric motions (from the center outward) until the batter is smooth.

   Time: PT2M

6. Add the fresh cream

   Pour the whole fresh cream and whisk gently until fully incorporated; the batter should remain glossy and slightly thick.

   Time: PT1M

7. Butter the pan

   Generously butter the 24 cm diameter pan, making sure to cover the bottom and sides, then tap lightly to remove excess.

   Time: PT2M

8. Pour the batter into the pan

   Transfer the batter into the pan, smoothing the top with the spatula.

   Time: PT1M

9. Bake

   Place the pan in the preheated oven at 180 °C and bake for 35 minutes. The cake should be lightly golden and a knife inserted in the centre should come out with a few moist crumbs.

   Time: PT35M

   Temperature: 180°C

10. Cool and unmold

    Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then unmold onto a rack and let cool completely before serving.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

3 g