Rustic Chocolate Cake

Name: Rustic Chocolate Cake
Yield: Makes one 9-inch cake
Ingredients: ¼ teaspoon sea salt; ¼ cup (41 g) powdered sugar, for dusting; ½ cup + 2 tablespoons (142 g) unsalted butter, softened; 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar, divided; 1½ cups (250 g) chopped bittersweet chocolate, 70% cacao; 1½ cups (250 g) chopped bittersweet chocolate, 70% cacao; 1¼ cups (150 g) all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 4 large eggs, separated, room temperature; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Preparation info

Makes
one
9 inch cake

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Little Flower Baking

By Christine Moore

Published 2016

About

The crunchy crust and moist middle make this cake a standout. Top it with whipped cream and fruit, or let it stand alone—either way, it’s a favorite. It’s also an easy dessert to whip up!

Ingredients

1½ cups (250 g) chopped bittersweet chocolate, 70% cacao
½ cup +

Dessert
Cake
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9-inch-round cake pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with nonstick spray.

Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water and place over medium heat. Bring water to a simmer. Place chocolate in