Fancy Chocolate Charlotte Cake Recipe
Creamy chocolate mousse surrounded by ladyfingers, this fancy chocolate charlotte cake recipe takes a bit of time to make but the end result is worth it.
Ingredients
- 12 oz chocolate semi-sweet
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 36 ladyfingers
- 1/2 cup milk
- 12 tablespoons butter
- 6 large eggs separated
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
- Line a 10 inch springform pan with wax paper.
- Place ladyfingers in the pan with the sugared side facing out. Cut a little off each one so that it stands nicely in the pan.
- Then line the bottom with more lady fingers, cutting to fit.
- Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
- Add milk and stir.
- Add butter.
- Add egg yolks.
- In a mixing bowl whip cream.
- Add in chocolate mixture.
- In a third bowl beat egg whites until it creates soft peaks
- Add sugar to egg whites and beat for another minute.
- Fold into chocolate mixture.
- Pour or spoon the mixture into the springform pan and cover with plastic.
- Refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Remove the outer ring and decorate with chocolate shavings, whipped cream, or fruit.
Notes
Note: This recipe uses raw eggs. You can buy pasteurized eggs in the grocery store if you are worried about possible health risks. This might be a good idea if you have young children, are pregnant, or have anyone with a weakened immune system.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 569kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 9gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 231mgSodium: 189mgPotassium: 206mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1252IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 2mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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