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Aujourd’hui, I’m showing you how to make my ultimate French chocolate cake with a delicate feuille d’automne chocolate decoration, straight from my tiny Parisian kitchen !

You don’t need any special ingredients, tools, or much space to make something special for you and your loved ones for Valentines or really any special occasion 🥰

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This rich, elegant dessert is perfect for Valentine’s Day, special occasions, or anytime you want a show-stopping chocolate cake.

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🍫 ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE (16cm Round)

Cake
70g butter
100g dark chocolate (≈50-60%)
2 eggs (separated)
80g sugar (30g + 50g)
25g plain flour
Pinch of salt
Optional: splash of liquor or vanilla extract
Method
1. Melt butter and chocolate together, leave to cool slightly.
2. Whisk egg yolks with 50g sugar + salt until pale and ribbon stage.
3. Sift in flour and mix.
4. Add melted chocolate mixture and combine.
5. Whisk egg whites with remaining 30g sugar to stiff peaks.
6. Fold whites into batter in 3 additions (do not overmix).
7. Bake at 180°C / 350°F for about 30 min or until toothpick inserted comes out clean

Ganache
200g chocolate
200g cream
Pinch of salt
1 tbsp butter
Method
1. Chop chocolate.
2. Heat cream to a simmer (do not boil).
3. Pour over chocolate and rest 5 min.
4. Add butter, then whisk smooth, cover, and cool.
5. Whisk once completely cooled till light and fluffy but do not over whisk or it will separate.

Assembly & Chocolate Decoration (Feuille d’Automne Style)
1. Fill cake with ganache and ice. Leave to set but do not let it get cold.
2. Melt 250g chocolate.
3. Spread thin on warm baking tray (50°C).
4. Chill 10 min, then let return to room temp.
5. Scrape to form curls and rolls.
6. Arrange around cake and form fan for top.
Bon appétit! 🤍

🎥 Credits✂️ Huge merci to Chloé Finch (@chloevfinch) for filming AND editing this video so beautifully ✨Check out her work → https://www.chloevfinch.com/

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