I want to make it for Valentine's Day! Introducing Gateau Chocolat
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Digging deeper into the charm of gateau chocolat! Introducing its history and recipes
What is Gateau Chocolat?
Gâteau au Chocolat is a cake characterized by its rich chocolate flavor and moist texture. In French, "Gâteau" means cake and "Chocolat" means chocolate. In Japan, it is widely enjoyed as a type of chocolate cake and is a popular dessert for special occasions such as Valentine's Day and birthdays
The history of gateau chocolat
The origins of gateau chocolat date back to 18th century Europe. Initially, cacao was used as a drink, but after it was introduced to Europe in the 17th century, it gradually began to be used as an ingredient in sweets as well
In particular, Sachertorte, which was created in Vienna, Austria in 1832, can be considered the ancestor of gateau chocolat. Sachertorte is a luxurious cake made of moist chocolate dough sandwiched with apricot jam and coated in chocolate, and is still beloved as a Viennese specialty today
Variations of Gateau Chocolat
There are many variations of gateau chocolat depending on the chocolate used and the baking method. The following table introduces some of the most common types
| kinds | Features |
|---|---|
| Classic Type | Moist texture and rich chocolate flavor |
| Semi-dried type | The center is soft and half-cooked |
| fondant au chocolat | When you cut it, the chocolate oozes out |
Gateau chocolat recipe
Ingredients (for one 15cm pan)
- 150g dark chocolate (60% cocoa)
- 80g unsalted butter (or unsalted margarine)
- Milk...10g
- Pure cocoa powder...25g
- Cake flour...10g
- Whole eggs... 100g (approximately 2 medium-sized eggs)
- Granulated sugar...70g
- Powdered sugar (for finishing)... appropriate amount
How to make it
- preparation
- Preheat oven to 170°C
- Sift together the cocoa powder and cake flour
- Line the mold with baking paper
- Melt the chocolate and butter
- Place the dark chocolate and butter in a bowl and melt in a double boiler or microwave
- Preparing the dough
- In another bowl, beat the whole eggs and add the granulated sugar
- Heat in a hot water bath and whisk until it becomes thick and whitish
- Mix the ingredients
- Add milk to the melted chocolate and butter and mix, then add the cocoa powder and flour and mix until evenly combined
- Add this to the bowl of beaten eggs and mix lightly with a rubber spatula
- Firing
- Pour the batter into the mold and bake in a 170°C oven for approximately 40 to 50 minutes
- Once baked, let cool in the mold and remove from the mold once completely cooled
- Finishing
- Sprinkle powdered sugar through a tea strainer and it's done
How to enjoy gateau chocolat
Gateau chocolat is delicious as it is, but you can enjoy it even more by adding the following touches
- Served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
- Topped with berry sauce and fruit
- Flavored with rum or brandy
How to store chocolate cake
To keep the chocolate cake moist, it is best to store it in the refrigerator. To prevent it from drying out, wrap it in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container. When eating, let it return to room temperature to bring out the flavor
summary
Gateau au chocolat is a cake that can be made with simple ingredients, yet has a deep flavor. It can be easily made at home, making it perfect not only for special occasions but also as an everyday snack. Please use the recipe introduced here as a reference and enjoy making your own gateau au chocolat
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