Creamy Dark Chocolate Cake

This dark chocolate cake is a classic that satisfies chocolate lovers with its richness and intensity. Here’s the recipe for an irresistible creamy dark chocolate cake:

Ingredients

• 200 g of good quality dark chocolate
• 150 g of butter
• 100 g of granulated sugar
• 50 g of flour
• 3 whole eggs
• 1 packet of vanillin or a teaspoon of vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
2. Break the dark chocolate into pieces and melt in a double boiler along with the butter, taking care not to overheat the mixture. You can also melt it in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until it is completely melted.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the granulated sugar and a pinch of salt. Work them until you have a fluffy and frothy mixture.
4. Add the vanillin (or vanilla extract) to the egg and sugar mixture.
5. Gently incorporate the melted chocolate and butter into the egg mixture, mixing from bottom to top to avoid deflating it.
6. Finally, sift the flour over the mixture and fold it in gently to preserve the air in the mixture and ensure the creaminess of the cake.
7. Pour the batter into a buttered and floured cake tin or lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake the cake for about 20-25 minutes (the center should remain slightly moist for that characteristic creamy consistency).
9. Let the cake cool before unmolding it.

This creamy dark chocolate cake can be served with a dusting of powdered sugar, accompanied by whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. For an Italian twist, you could add a handful of pine nuts or chopped hazelnuts to your mixture for a crunchy touch.

Curiosity

Dark chocolate, used in this cake, besides being loved for its intense taste and its ability to melt gently on the palate, is also rich in antioxidants and can have various health benefits, of course if consumed in moderate amounts.

Happy preparing and bon appétit!