Trish Deseine

Nathalie’s melt-in-the-mouth chocolate gateau

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    6-8

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      30 min

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By Trish Deseine

Published 2003

  • About

Following the many enthusiastic responses inspired by this recipe (some of them from famous French pastry chefs), it has become one of my “classics”. Remember to make this cake the evening before for the next day, or in the morning for the evening if you are entertaining at the weekend.

Ingredients

  • 200 g (7 oz) good quality dark chocolate
  • 200 g (7

Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F), Gas Mark 5. Melt the chocolate and butter in a microwave oven or bain-marie.

Add the sugar and leave to cool slightly. Incorporate the eggs one by one, stirring well with a wooden spoon after adding each. Finally, add the flour and stir until