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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Shamrock Freddy
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was the perfect dessert for my dinner party.
Hopewell Mathebula
[email protected]I've been looking for a good chocolate cloud cake recipe and this one is perfect! It's so light and fluffy.
Bokamuso Tsotetsi
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it.
A To Z morning and night social studio
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and it turned out great! I'm definitely going to try more of your recipes.
stephanie mukaremera
[email protected]This cake was a little too dense for my taste, but it was still good.
MD AKTARUL ISLAM
[email protected]I loved this cake! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Christine Mayo
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting made up for it.
Sajith Premalal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The frosting was especially delicious.
Goodness Uchechi
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.
Afolabi Habeeb
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but it still tasted good.
bangla sobuj
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Jaydrick112
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.
jamshaid shadi
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the frosting was light and fluffy.
DM ZAHID
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! It was easy to make and turned out beautifully.
Raihan Ali
[email protected]This cake was a hit! It was so moist and fluffy, and the chocolate frosting was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.