Description
A fluffy and airy dessert that feels like a slice of chocolate heaven, perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings without being too heavy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 oz dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together in a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Separate the eggs, placing the whites in one bowl and yolks in another.
- Beat the yolks with sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the melted chocolate and butter combo.
- Gently fold in the flour.
- Whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
- Carefully fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature eggs and high-quality chocolate. Optionally, add orange zest or espresso powder for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cloud cake, chocolate dessert, fluffy cake, light cake, baking recipe