Bacchus Cake
Bacchus Cake is a refined dessert characterized by its rich chocolate flavor and fragrant notes of alcohol. The name is derived from the Greek mythological god of wine, Bacchus, symbolizing indulgence in food and the joy of life. This cake typically incorporates rum or brandy, adding a delightful complexity to the rich chocolate taste, offering a mature and sophisticated flavor experience.
This cake is beloved by chocolate enthusiasts, and its unique flavor, enhanced by the alcohol, makes it a favorite for those who enjoy distinctive and indulgent desserts.
• Preparation time: About 20 minutes
• Baking time: 30-35 minutes
• Cooling and decorating time: About 20 minutes
Ingredients:
• Dark chocolate: 200g
• Butter: 100g
• Eggs: 4 (separate yolks and whites)
• Granulated sugar: 100g
• Flour: 50g
• Cocoa powder: 30g
• Rum or brandy: 50ml
• Fresh cream (for decoration): 100ml
• Chocolate shavings (for decoration)
Steps:
1. Preheat the oven:
• Preheat the oven to 170°C (338°F).
2. Melt chocolate and butter:
• Place dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and melt them together over a double boiler. Stir until smooth and set aside to cool.
3. Whisk egg yolks and sugar:
• In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 50g of sugar until the mixture becomes pale and the sugar is fully dissolved.
4. Mix chocolate and alcohol:
• Add the cooled chocolate and butter mixture into the yolk and sugar mixture, and stir well. Then, mix in the rum or brandy.
5. Add flour and cocoa powder:
• Sift in the flour and cocoa powder, and gently fold into the mixture.
6. Whisk egg whites:
• In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the remaining 50g of sugar, and continue beating until stiff peaks form (the egg whites should be glossy and form firm peaks when the whisk is lifted).
7. Combine egg whites and chocolate mixture:
• Gently fold one-third of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it, then carefully fold in the remaining egg whites in two batches. Be gentle to avoid deflating the mixture.
8. Pour into the mold and bake:
• Pour the batter into a prepared cake mold and bake in the preheated oven at 170°C (338°F) for 30-35 minutes. Test the cake by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
9. Cool and decorate:
• Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature. After cooling, you can decorate it with fresh cream and chocolate shavings, or add fruits if desired.
