Ingredients
For 1 gateau, 26 cm Ø
125g
QimiQ Cream Base
200g
Butter
200g
Chocolate
9
Egg yolk(s)
340g
Granulated sugar
9
Egg white(s)
pinch(es)
Salt
200g
Flour
g
Butter, for the baking tin
Apricot jam, to brush
For the chocolate glazing
250g
QimiQ Classic
200g
Dark chocolate (40-60 % cocoa)
60g
Butter
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 170 °C (convection oven).
Melt the QimiQ Cream Base (previously Sauce Base), butter and chocolateover steam.
Mix the egg yolks to the QimiQ mixture.
Mix the egg whites with sugar and salt until stiff peaks form. Fold into the QimiQ mixture with the flour.
Fill the mixture into a greased cake tin and bake in a preheated oven for approx. 50-60 minutes. Allow to cool.
Cut the cake into 2 layers. Spread one layer with apricot jam and place the second layer on top.
For the glaze: melt the QimiQ Classic with the chocolate and butter over steam and glaze the cake. Allow to cool until the glaze is firm.
Tip: Refine the cake with freshly grated orange zest.
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