CHOCOLATE CLOUD CAKE RECIPE - (4.7/5)
Provided by á-25087
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan with a round of wax paper. (Do not butter the pan or the paper, that's a definite no-no.) Melt the chocolate in a bowl set over but not touching gently simmering water. Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk in the butter until it's melted. Set aside. In another bowl, whisk the 2 whole eggs and the 4 egg yolks with 1/2 cup of the sugar just until blended. Slowly whisk in the warm chocolate mixture. Whisk in the cognac or Grand Marnier and the orange zest, if using. In another bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the 4 egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and beat until the whites form soft peaks that hold their shape but aren't quite stiff. Gently, gently fold about 1/4 of the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining whites. Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Bake the cake until the top is puffed and cracked and the center is no longer wobbly, 35 to 40 minutes. Be careful not to over-bake the cake. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack. The center of the cake will sink as it cools, forming a sort of crater. Put the finishing touches on the cake: When ready to serve, whip the cream with the confectioners' sugar and vanilla until not quite stiff. Using a spatula, carefully fill the sunken center of the cake with the whipped cream, pushing the billowy cream gently all the way to the edges of the cake in decorative swoops and swirls. Sprinkle the top lightly with cocoa powder. Run the tip of a knife around the edge of the cake, carefully remove the side of the pan, and serve.
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Adeyoju Nifemi
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few adjustments to the ingredients and baking time.
FREZGI NEGA
[email protected]The cake was a bit too dense. I would recommend using a lighter flour, such as cake flour.
Abiha Rajpoot
[email protected]The frosting was a bit too thick. I would recommend adding a little bit of milk to thin it out.
Hiba Sawafta
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry. I would recommend adding an extra egg yolk to the batter.
Asihf Jawaad
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe by half.
Jim Burrows
[email protected]This cake was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth it. The cake was absolutely stunning, and it tasted even better than it looked. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate and is up for a challe
Nadeem Hamza
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was absolutely delicious. It was the perfect combination of chocolate and cloud-like texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Trisha Allison
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was so easy to make, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this cake again for future parties.
Mis Akhi
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chocolate cake, but this one was amazing! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. I especially loved the chocolate ganache. It was the perfect finishing touch to this delicious cake.
Shirzad Hemat
[email protected]This chocolate cloud cake was a dream come true! The texture was light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. I loved the way the cake melted in my mouth. I will definitely be making this cake again soon.