soft chocolate treat (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chocolate Cake
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190g of melted butter
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160g of unsweetened cocoa powder
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360g of sugar
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3 eggs
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400ml of milk
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250g of flour
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1/2 teaspoon of salt
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1/2 packet of baking powder
→ Topping
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Fresh strawberries
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250g of couverture chocolate
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150g of heavy cream
# Instructions:
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Stir together all the chocolate cake ingredients thoroughly. Use a prepared 24x24cm pan or a pastry ring, and pour in the mix. Bake for 35-40 minutes in a preheated oven at 180°C (fan setting). Let the cake cool down fully before moving on.
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Chop up the couverture chocolate as small as you can. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan, take it off the heat, and stir in the chocolate until smooth. Leave it to cool down a bit until it’s warm, not hot.
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Once the cake is cool, take it out of the pan and cut it into slices. Pour the warm chocolate glaze over the top and finish with halved strawberries for a fresh touch.
# Notes:
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This chocolate cake is soft and has a texture similar to brownies.
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You can bake it in a rectangular pan for a flat cake or use a round springform pan instead.
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The chocolate glaze adds richness, while the strawberries provide a fresh, fruity kick.