Farmhouse Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Farmhouse Chocolate Cake
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
416
Calories
Total time
50
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400.
  2. Lightly butter an 8 inch springform pan.
  3. In a double broiler, melt 4 oz. of the chocolate and 1 stick of butter, cut into small pieces.
  4. In a medium bowl, blend the flour and 1/2 cup sugar.
  5. Add eggs and mix well.
  6. Add the melted chocolate and butter to the bowl and with an electic mixer, beat at high speed for about 5 minutes, until the batter is smooth and forms a ribbon when the beaters are lifted.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry.
  8. Unmold the cake onto a rack and let cool; it will fall to about half its original height.
  9. Meanwhile, in a double boiler, melt the remaining 3 oz. chocolate and 1 tsp butter.
  10. In a small heavy saucepan, bring the reduced cream to a boil, then whisk it vigorously into the chocolate.
  11. Continue whisking until smooth and glossy.
  12. Place sheets of waxed paper under the cake and cooling rack.
  13. Pour the frosting over the top of the cake, using a metal spatula to spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides.
  14. After the frosting has hardened slightly, about 5 minutes, use a long straight knife to mark the top in a criss-cross pattern,.
  15. Mix the cocoa with the remaining 1 T. sugar and sprinkle it decoratively over the cake before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 416.2 Kcal (1743 kJ)
Calories from fat 253.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.19g 43%
Cholesterol 150.38mg 50%
Sodium 61.9mg 3%
Potassium 66.05mg 1%
Total Carbs 40.83g 14%
Sugars 31.23g 125%
Dietary Fiber 1.07g 4%
Protein 4.99g 10%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 51.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 355.07 Kcal (1487 kJ)
Calories from fat 216.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.05g 43%
Cholesterol 128.29mg 50%
Sodium 52.81mg 3%
Potassium 56.35mg 1%
Total Carbs 34.83g 14%
Sugars 26.65g 125%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 4%
Protein 4.25g 10%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1.1mg 7%
Calcium 43.7mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.5
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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