Dark chocolate cake
A rich, gently set chocolate centre.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Batter | |
| Dark chocolate | 240 g |
| Whipping cream | 280 g |
| Unsalted butter | 70 g |
| Eggs | 150 g |
| Caster sugar | 55 g |
| To finish | |
| Cocoa powder | 16 g |
| Total | 811 g |
Method
- 1
Melt the chocolate and butter over a pan of gently simmering water. Stir until smooth and leave to cool until just warm.
- 2
Lightly whisk the eggs and sugar. Mix in the chocolate, then the warm cream.
- 3
Pour into a lined tin and bake in a water bath at 150°C / 300°F for about 35 minutes, until the edges are set and the centre has a gentle wobble.
- 4
Cool completely and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Dust lightly with cocoa powder before serving.