Bitter Chocolate Cake

12 servings

60 minutes

Chocolate cake with dark chocolate is a true delight for lovers of refined taste. Its roots go back to European baking traditions, where chocolate has long been a symbol of comfort and luxury. This dessert has a rich, harmonious flavor: the delicate dough with subtle almond notes is perfectly complemented by the deep bitterness of dark chocolate. The method of chaotic alternating light and chocolate dough creates a unique marbled pattern, making each piece one-of-a-kind. The cake pairs well with morning coffee or evening tea, and its airy texture leaves a pleasant aftertaste that makes you reach for another slice.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 347.7
• Proteins: 4.7g
• Fats: 20.4g
• Carbohydrates: 37.4g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Wheat flour: 240 g
• Powdered sugar: 240 g
• Butter: 240 g
• Salt: pinch
• Dark chocolate: 50 g
• Baking powder: 2 tsp
• Almond extract: 2 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Take the eggs and butter out of the fridge 1.5 hours before cooking.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Butter: 240 g

2. Beat the eggs with sugar until they turn pale.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Powdered sugar: 240 g

3. Add sifted flour, baking powder, and salt to the eggs and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 240 g
   • Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
   • Salt:  pinch

4. Add butter and almond extract to the dough and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 240 g
   • Almond extract: 2 teaspoons

5. Divide the dough into two equal parts, add melted chocolate to one and mix thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dark chocolate: 50 g

6. Spoon chocolate batter and light batter into the prepared form alternately and chaotically. Bake at 160 degrees (with convection) until ready. Check readiness with a skewer, as it will take different times in different forms. In a regular loaf pan, the cooking time is about 45 minutes.