Chocolate Magic Cake
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
American, International
Chocolate Magic Cake
Description
This Chocolate Magic Cake recipe involves blending cocoa powder with flour and a pinch of salt, then mixing melted butter with whipped egg yolks and sugar to create a pale, airy base. Milk infused with vanilla and amaretto essence is gradually added to achieve a smooth consistency. Separately whipped egg whites are folded gently into the batter in several stages to incorporate air and maintain a light texture during baking.
Baked at a low temperature in a small greased and floured tray, the cake develops a delicate crumb with moistness and chocolate flavor balanced by subtle vanilla and almond notes from amaretto. The texture is expected to be tender with a slight richness, owing to butter and milk, without dense heaviness.
This cake can be served as a dessert, suitable for those who appreciate a softly whipped, nuanced chocolate cake with a gentle almond accent.
Ingredients
- 500 ml milk
- 1 vanilla pod
- 125 g butter
- 4 egg
- 150 g sugar
- 80 g flour
- 35 g dark cocoa powder
- salt a pinch
- 1 tbsp water hot
- 1 tbsp amaretto essence
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160 °C (320 °F). Line a small 20/20 cm ( 8”x8”) baking tray with butter and flour (or parchment paper). Position the oven rack on level 3 from the top.
- Combine the flour with the cocoa powder and a pinch of salt.
- Melt the butter over a low heat and set aside. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar well until they double in volume and lighten in color. Add the hot water and mix for a few seconds. Add the melted butter and mix slowly.
- Fold in the dry ingredients. Gradually pour in the milk and stir continuously to obtain a smooth mixture. Finally, add the amaretto essence and the scraped out inside of the vanilla pod.
- Whip the 4 egg whites together with a pinch of salt until you get a firm foam. Incorporate 1/3 of the egg whites into the sponge mixture and stir well. Incorporate the rest of the foam gently, with upward movements. Don’t worry about making it completely smooth, then pour into the baking tray and place in the oven.
- Bake for about 50 minutes, or until nicely browned on top. Let it cool in the tray.
- Dust the magic cake with cocoa or sugar before serving.
Enjoy!
Notes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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