Bonjour! Just finished reading On Rue Tatin, Susan Loomis’ story of her family’s move to a town in Normandy, where they renovated a 12th century Convent to make their home and immersed themselves in the luxury of French cooking. The book is studded with recipes. Here is her favorite chocolate cake! It’s sort of a cross between a brownie and a chocolate souffle!
FRENCH CHOCOLATE CAKE
(Originally known as “Gateau au Chocolate de Mamie Jacqueline”)
7 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped (a rounded cup full)
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), at room temperature
1 cup sugar
4 eggs, separated
pinch salt
3/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp. salt
powdered sugar for garnish
Melt the chocolate in a large microwave proof mixing bowl– about 90 seconds. Stir until smooth. If the chocolate still has lumps, microwave it 10 seconds more and stir again. Then immediately stir in the butter so it will melt…
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