{"id":2313,"date":"2019-06-15T14:15:09","date_gmt":"2019-06-15T11:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/?p=2313"},"modified":"2019-06-15T14:30:04","modified_gmt":"2019-06-15T11:30:04","slug":"theperfectchocolatecake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/?p=2313","title":{"rendered":"The Perfect Chocolate Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>You know how sometimes you just simply crave a chocolate cake that is perfectly moist and dense but not really super sweet, well this is the one! <\/em><br>Seriously, I always have these cravings and have been to many bakeries and pastry shops that claim to make the best cakes, yet I always get disappointed by how sweet the cakes are.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-delay=\"5\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrappper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"6016\" height=\"4000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2318\" data-id=\"2318\" src=\"http:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_1012-2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_1012-2.jpg 6016w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_1012-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_1012-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_1012-2-1024x681.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6016px) 100vw, 6016px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"6016\" height=\"4000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2317\" data-id=\"2317\" src=\"http:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_0988.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_0988.jpg 6016w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_0988-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_0988-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_0988-1024x681.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6016px) 100vw, 6016px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This recipe might not be middle eastern nor the type of a recipe that gets passed on by my grandmother. However, it has been and for many years now my favorite chocolate cake recipe. I won&#8217;t be lying if I said it is my perfect chocolate cake. One of the many beauties of this cake is that it could simply be changed to a flourless (gluten free) version.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This recipe is part of a series of posts that Ayah and I are starting on the blog. Like I said these recipes will not necessarily be middle eastern, but they will be thoroughly tested, perfect classic recipes that are based on culinary education and many years of kitchen experience. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I  prepared this one last week while I was home, and I can tell you that I really couldn\u2019t take a picture of it while being sliced. It just vanished. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Let&#8217;s get that baked!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To get started preheat the oven to 170 C (330F), and grease your 18 cm square cake pan and dust with cocoa powder or cover with parchment paper. <br><\/strong><br><strong>For preparation, start by melting the chocolate in a microwave or a double boiler. Once the chocolate is melted add in the butter and mix using a rubber spatula till homogeneous. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Using a mixer with the whisk attachments, whip the eggs along with the sugar till it is fluffy and doubles in volume. <br>Add in the sifted flour and baking powder on two additions, and fold using a rubber spatula. <br>Finally, fold in the chocolate-butter mixture. <br><\/strong><br><strong>Pour in the cake pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Leave to cool for 15 minutes in the pan before unmolding. <br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_0973-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2316\" width=\"341\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_0973-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_0973-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_0973-768x1155.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>I have deiced to serve the cake cold, and as my mom is a big fan of berries I decided to decorate it with Chantilly (whipped cream) and berries. But this cake could be enjoyed warm as it is cold. You can simply serve the perfect cake with vanilla or berries ice cream on the side. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-2334\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"2334\" data-servings=\"8\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-classic\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_0973-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_0973-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/test.thebitterolive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_0973-1-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" 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wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\">hour<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-servings-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M10,0C9.4,0,9,0.4,9,1v4H7V1c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S5,0.4,5,1v4H3V1c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S1,0.4,1,1v8c0,1.7,1.3,3,3,3v10c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2V12c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3V1C11,0.4,10.6,0,10,0z\"\/><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M19,0c-3.3,0-6,2.7-6,6v9c0,0.6,0.4,1,1,1h2v6c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2V1C20,0.4,19.6,0,19,0z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-block-text-normal\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">People<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-author-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M13,21h-2H5v2c0,0.6,0.4,1,1,1h12c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1v-2H13z\"\/><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M18,4c-0.1,0-0.2,0-0.3,0c-0.8-2.3-3-4-5.7-4S7.2,1.7,6.3,4C6.2,4,6.1,4,6,4c-3.3,0-6,2.7-6,6c0,3,2.2,5.4,5,5.9V19h6v-4h2v4h6v-3.1c2.8-0.5,5-2.9,5-5.9C24,6.7,21.3,4,18,4z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Khaled<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"2334\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Equipment<\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">18 cm (7 inch) square cake pan<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-2334-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular\" data-recipe=\"2334\" data-servings=\"8\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">200<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Dark chocolate <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(70% cocoa)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">200<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Butter <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">unsalted <\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pcs<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Eggs<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">150<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">60 <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Flour <\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5 <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Baking powder <\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-2334-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"2334\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Pre-preparation<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2334-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Take the eggs out of the chiller.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2334-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 170\u00b0C, grease the cake pan and dust with cocoa powder.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2334-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cut the butter into small 10-20 grams cube.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2334-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Mix the flour with baking powder and sift it.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Preparation<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2334-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Melt the chocolate in a microwave or on a double boiler.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2334-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the butter to the chocolate and mix till butter is melted and a homogeneous mixture.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2334-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Using a Stand mixer, whisk the eggs with the sugar till fluffy and double in volume.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2334-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Using a rubber spatula, fold in the flour and baking powder gradually, on two additions.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2334-step-1-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Fold in the chocolate and butter mixture with the eggs.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2334-step-1-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour in the pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2334-step-1-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Leave the cake to cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div 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