Le Francais Gâteau Au Chocolat

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Indulge in the decadence of Le Francais Gâteau Au Chocolat

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

	14 ounces semisweet baking chocolate ( Ghiradelli recommended )
	1/4 lb unsalted butter , plus
	6 tablespoons unsalted butter
	1 1/2 cups sugar
	10 eggs , separated
	1 1/2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
	1 tablespoon vanilla extract
	powdered sugar , for dusting cake

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

475

Sugar

37g

Fat

32g

Le Francais Gâteau Au Chocolat, also known as French Chocolate Cake, is a famous French dessert that is known for its rich chocolate flavor and moist texture. It is often enjoyed at special occasions and is a favorite among chocolate lovers. In this recipe, Ghirardelli semi-sweet baking chocolate is used, which gives the cake a rich chocolate flavor that is not too sweet. This cake is perfect for serving at dinner parties or special occasions, and can be paired with fresh berries and whipped cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 10-inch springform pan by buttering and flouring it.
2.	In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring occasionally until smooth.
3.	Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the sugar.
4.	Whisk the egg yolks together in a separate bowl.
5.	Add the vanilla extract and Grand Marnier to the egg yolks, whisking until combined.
6.	Gradually pour the egg yolk mixture into the melted chocolate mixture, stirring constantly until well combined.
7.	In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
8.	Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
9.	Pour batter into the prepared springform pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
10.	Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
11.	Allow the cake to cool to room temperature before removing from the pan.
12.	Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar.

PROS

Le Francais Gâteau Au Chocolat is a rich and decadent dessert that is sure to impress your dinner guests.

It is gluten-free and can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

CONS

This cake contains a high amount of sugar and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It is not recommended for individuals with lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Le Francais Gâteau Au Chocolat is not particularly healthy, dark chocolate contains antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation.
It also contains iron, copper and other minerals that are good for the heart and brain.