Description
This Tokyo gateau recipe is a flourless Japanese chocolate cake made with just four ingredients. It’s rich, elegant, and incredibly simple to prepare at home.
Ingredients
180g single-origin dark chocolate (70–75%)
100g unsalted butter
90g granulated sugar
3 large eggs (separated)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C). Line a 6-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with half the sugar until pale and creamy.
4. In a third bowl, beat the egg whites with the remaining sugar until soft peaks form.
5. Fold the melted chocolate into the yolk mixture gently until incorporated.
6. Carefully fold in the egg whites in three additions to maintain volume.
7. Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes until just set in the center.
9. Cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for 2–3 hours before slicing.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
Serve chilled with whipped cream or matcha.
Store in refrigerator up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Tokyo gateau recipe, flourless chocolate cake, Japanese chocolate cake, rich chocolate dessert