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Moist Chocolate Cake with Mirror Glaze

Recipe by Hervé Cuisine

A very moist chocolate cake, easy to make in three steps, covered with a shiny mirror glaze. Perfect for impressing your guests or celebrating a special occasion, this dessert combines the lightness of mousse and the brilliance of chocolate mirror.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
3h 59m
Prep
36m
Cook
33m
Cleanup
5h 8m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$10.80
Per serving:$1.35

Critical Success Points

  • Melt the chocolate without burning it
  • Incorporate the egg‑sugar mixture without deflating the foam
  • Glaze temperature (33 °C) before pouring
  • Freeze the cake before glazing for a smooth surface

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the saucepan with kitchen gloves as the mixture is very hot
  • Do not let the chocolate burn while melting
  • Watch out for splashes when pouring the hot glaze
  • Use a thermometer to check the glaze temperature before pouring

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