Chocolate Cloud Cake

Recipe by Hervé Cuisine

A light-as-a-cloud, chocolatey and airy cake made with few simple ingredients. Ideal for an indulgent dessert without much effort, it is prepared in a few steps and enjoyed with a touch of cocoa powder or powdered sugar.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
1h 9m
Prep
1h
Cook
15m
Cleanup
2h 24m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$3.11
Per serving:$0.39

Critical Success Points

  • Whisk the whites to stiff peaks
  • Fold in the whipped whites without breaking them (folding technique)
  • Sift cocoa and flour to avoid lumps

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven: wear kitchen gloves.
  • Be careful of hot oil splatters when melting.
  • Do not leave egg shells in the whites, they prevent proper whipping.

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