Rich French Chocolate Gâteau Recipe
A rich and decadent French chocolate cake offers easy preparation and versatile pairing options.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F and lightly butter a 9-inch springform pan.
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Melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat, then stir in cocoa and espresso powders until smooth; let cool slightly.
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Whisk eggs, sugar, and flour until combined and foamy.
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Gently fold the egg mixture into the cooled chocolate batter, then pour into the prepared pan.
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Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
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Cool the cake in the pan on a rack for 15 minutes before running a knife along the edges and loosening the pan sides.
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Remove the pan sides, invert the cake onto a platter, and allow it to cool completely before serving.