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QUICK French Chocolate Walnut Cake

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Whip up this quick, moist French Chocolate Walnut Cake and you’ll be saying “oh là là!” A rich, irresistible treat for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 5 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup (80 g) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (130 g) dark chopped chocolate
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp (180 g) sugar
  • 3/4 cups + 1 tbsp (110 g) wheat flour
  • 1 cup (100 g) chopped walnuts
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

(exact numbers do not correspond to exact step numbers below)

1. Preheat the oven for 350°F (180°C).

2. Melt the butter and chocoalte together in a “bain marie” or in the microwave.

3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.

4. Add the vanilla, sugar, flour and nuts and mix together.

5. Add the melted chocolate/butter to the bowl and mix.

6. Butter a very small cake pan (7X7 inches).

7. Pour the batter in the pan and sprinkle the top with any remaining walnuts.

8. Cook for 25 minutes. The center will be slighty gooey will the border of the cake will be cooked. Be careful not to overcook this precious cake!

9. Serve warm or cold next to a nice cup of milk or coffee. Bon Appétit !

 

Notes

No one likes dry cake, so if you’re drolling for moist cake, here’s a tip! Simple- don’t over cook! This cake takes… minutes for it to be in it’s dreamy prime to taste, but like people, ovens are all different too. Keep a close eye on your cake around the 25 minute mark, because it might be done early.

  • Author: Emilie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French