I want to make it for Valentine's Day! Introducing Gateau Chocolat
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We'll delve into the charm of chocolate gateau! Introducing history and recipes
What is Gateau Chocolat?
Gateau Chocolat is a cake that is characterized by its rich chocolate flavor and a moist texture. In French, "Gâteau" means cake and "Chocolat" means chocolate. It is widely known in Japan as a type of chocolate cake, and is popular as a dessert for special occasions such as Valentine's Day and birthdays.
The history of Gateau Chocolat
The origin of gateau chocolate dates 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 became used as an ingredient in sweets.
In particular, Sachertorte, which was founded in Vienna, Austria in 1832, can be said to be the ancestor of Gateau Chocolat. Sachertorte is a luxurious cake made from moist chocolate dough with apricot jam and coated with chocolate, and is still a Vienna specialty.
Variations of Gateau Chocolat
There are many variations of chocolate gateau, depending on the chocolate used and the method of baked. The following table introduces the typical types.
| kinds | Features |
|---|---|
| Classic type | Moist texture and rich chocolate flavor |
| Half-five type | The center is thick and half-cooked |
| Fondant chocolate | When you cut it, the chocolate melts from inside |
Chocolat Gateau recipe
Materials (1 set of 15cm type)
- Dark chocolate (approximately 60% cocoa content)... 150g
- Unsalted butter (or unsalted margarine)... 80g
- Milk... 10g
- Pure cocoa powder... 25g
- Cake flour... 10g
- Whole eggs... 100g (approximately 2 M size)
- Granulated sugar... 70g
- Powdered sugar (for finishing)... Appropriate amount
How to make it
- Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 170°C.
- Combine cocoa powder and cake flour and sprinkle.
- Line the mold with oven paper.
- Melt chocolate and butter
- Put dark chocolate and butter in a bowl and melt in a hot water bath or microwave.
- Preparing the dough
- Put the whole eggs in a separate bowl and loosen them, add granulated sugar and mix.
- Heat it in a hot water bath and whisk until it is whitish and thick.
- Mix the ingredients
- Add milk to the melted chocolate and butter and mix, then add cocoa powder and cake flour to mix evenly.
- Add this to a whipped bowl of eggs and mix gently with a rubber spatula.
- Firing
- Pour the dough into a mold and bake in an oven at 170°C for about 40-50 minutes.
- Once cooked, let it cool as the mold, then remove from the mold once it's completely cooled.
- Finishing
- Sprinkle powdered sugar with tea strainer and it's finished.
How to enjoy chocolate gateau
Chocolat gateau is delicious as is, but you can enjoy it even more with the following arrangements:
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
- Topped with berry sauce and fruit
- Fragrance with rum or brandy
How to store chocolate gateau
Chocolate gateau is ideally stored in the fridge as it will keep it moist. To prevent drying, wrap it in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. When eating, bring it to room temperature before eating it to bring it to flavor.
summary
Chocolat gateau is a cake that can be made with simple ingredients, but has a deep flavor. You can easily make it at home, making it perfect not only for special occasions but also for everyday snacks. Please use the recipes introduced this time as a reference and enjoy your own chocolate gateau.
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