Chocolate pie with ganache
10 servings
60 minutes
Chocolate cake with ganache is the embodiment of luxury and sophistication in the world of desserts. Its origin is closely tied to French pastry tradition, where thick chocolate ganache became a symbol of true indulgence. This cake features a rich, velvety dark chocolate flavor complemented by the gentle sweetness of brown sugar and the depth of cocoa. Preparation requires patience, but the result is worth it: a moist, fragrant layer covered with a silky layer of chocolate ganache. It pairs perfectly with vanilla yogurt or ice cream, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Such a dessert is suitable for festive tables or cozy family dinners, turning an ordinary day into a special moment of enjoyment.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Grease the baking pan with butter and dust with flour.
- Butter: 200 g
- Wheat flour: 170 g
2
Melt chocolate (100 grams), butter (150 grams), sugar, cocoa, and milk in a water bath. Remove from heat and stir until a smooth, homogeneous mixture forms. Cool for 5 minutes.
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
- Butter: 200 g
- Brown sugar: 100 g
- Cocoa powder: 50 g
- Milk: 160 ml
3
Break three eggs one by one, add sifted flour with salt and baking powder, and knead the dough.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Wheat flour: 170 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 0.3 teaspoon
- Salt: pinch
4
Transfer the dough to the mold and bake for 40 minutes until a dry match comes out.
5
To make ganache, melt chocolate (100 grams) in a water bath. Remove from heat and add softened butter (50 grams), mixing well. Let the finished cake cool, cover with ganache, let sit for 5 minutes, and serve with vanilla yogurt or ice cream.
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
- Butter: 200 g
