Chocolate Gateau

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan

   5 min

   Set your oven temperature to 180°C (350°F) to preheat. While the oven warms up, take an 8-inch round springform cake pan and generously grease it using butter or cooking spray. Line the bottom with a circle of baking parchment for easy removal after baking.

2. 2

   Melt the Chocolate

   8 min

   Place plain chocolate pieces into a heatproof bowl and set it over a saucepan filled with simmering water, ensuring the bowl does not touch the water. Stir the chocolate continuously until it melts completely and becomes smooth. Alternatively, melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, for about 2-3 minutes total.

3. 3

   Cream Butter and Sugar

   5 min

   In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and granulated sugar. Use a wooden spoon or an electric mixer to cream them together until the mixture is pale, light, and fluffy, which should take about 3-5 minutes.

4. 4

   Incorporate the Eggs

   6 min

   Gradually add the eggs one at a time to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. If the mixture starts to look curdled, sprinkle in a small amount of flour to help stabilize it and keep mixing until well combined.

5. 5

   Combine Ingredients for Batter

   7 min

   Gently fold in the remaining flour, along with the cooled melted chocolate and milk. Use a spatula to mix carefully until the batter is smooth and well combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the cake light and airy.

6. 6

   Bake the Cake

   64 min

   Pour the prepared batter into the greased and lined cake tin. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes. The cake is ready when the center feels firm to the touch and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.

7. 7

   Cool the Cake

   1 min

   Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for about 10 minutes. After this, carefully turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring it maintains its shape and texture.

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