Jamie Oliver’s ‘Super-Moreish’ Flourless Chocolate Cake: A Perfect Father’s Day Treat
With Father’s Day just around the corner, many people will be looking for a special way to show their appreciation for their dad. If you’re looking for a gift that is both thoughtful and delicious, why not try making Jamie Oliver’s flourless chocolate cake? This rich and indulgent treat is sure to impress your loved one.
Jamie Oliver’s flourless chocolate cake is made with just a few simple ingredients, including dark chocolate, butter, eggs, and sugar. The result is a dense and fudgy cake with a smooth and glossy texture. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion, but it’s especially perfect for Father’s Day.
To make Jamie Oliver’s flourless chocolate cake, you will need the following ingredients:
– 200 g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the pan
– 200 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids)
– 1 tablespoon strong coffee
– 6 large free-range eggs
– 250 g golden caster sugar
– 70 g cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting
Once you have gathered your ingredients, follow these step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 60°C/320°F/gas 3. Grease a 23 cm springform cake tin with butter and line it with nonstick baking paper.
2. Place a medium heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water and create a Bain Marie. Add the broken chocolate and the butter to the bowl and stir until melted and smooth.
3. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the coffee. Set aside to cool slightly.
4. Separate the eggs, placing the yolks in a large bowl and the whites in a clean bowl. Whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form.
5. Add the sugar to the egg yolks and beat until pale and thick. Add the cocoa powder and salt and fold to combine.
6. Gradually stir the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Fold in the egg whites until just combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool completely in the tin before serving. Dust with cocoa powder and serve with berries and cream, if desired.
Tips for Making Jamie Oliver’s Flourless Chocolate Cake:
– For a richer flavor, use a dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 70% or higher.
– If you don’t have a Bain Marie, you can melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave. Heat them in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
– Be careful not to overbeat the egg whites. If they are overbeaten, the cake will be tough.
– Allow the cake to cool completely before serving. This will help it to set and develop its full flavor.
Enjoy this delicious and decadent treat with your loved ones this Father’s Day!
