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Japanese Chocolate Cake Recipe

A delightful Japanese-style chocolate cake that's light, fluffy, and rich in flavor.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

  • 200 g Dark Chocolate
  • 100 g Butter unsalted
  • 4 Eggs separated
  • 100 g Sugar
  • 50 g Flour sifted

Instructions 

  1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line a cake pan.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a bowl over simmering water. Let it cool slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and half of the sugar until pale and fluffy.
  4. Combine the melted chocolate mixture with the egg yolk mixture.
  5. Fold in the sifted flour gently.
  6. In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three additions.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Chocolate Cake, Japanese Dessert
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