Description
This rich and decadent Half-Baked Chocolate Gateau is a flourless chocolate cake made with just four simple ingredients. It features a moist, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a slightly jiggly, half-baked center. Perfectly kid-friendly with no alcohol, it’s ideal for snacks, parties, or entertaining guests. The recipe is quick and easy, requiring minimal preparation and baking time.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 7 tbsp unsalted butter
- 7 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate mixture: Place the butter, chopped dark chocolate, and heavy cream in a small saucepan. Heat gently over low heat while stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Combine with eggs: In a mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the eggs and stir gently until everything is fully combined and smooth.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 18–20 minutes, removing it when the center still jiggles slightly to maintain that luscious half-baked texture.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan so it firms up slightly, then carefully remove from the pan and slice. Serve as desired.
Notes
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper to make removal easy.
- Because the cake is very soft, let it cool in the pan before serving to help it set.
- If baked a bit longer, the texture will become more firm but will still be delicious.