Chocolate Terrine

Directions

1. 1
   This cake can be made just by mixing the ingredients.
2. 2
   Controlling the temperature is the key to this recipe.
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   Prepare everything, including measuring the ingredients, before you start.
4. 4
   Break the chocolate into small pieces and put in a bowl.
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   Melt the butter by heating in a microwave.
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   Pre-heat the oven to 150C.
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   Put the ingredients in a small sauce pan and heat to just before boiling.
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   Add the chocolate and stir quickly to melt.
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   Add the melted butter and mix well.
10. 10
    Check the temperature and it should be 40 to 45C.
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    Add the beaten eggs little by little.
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    Stir constantly.
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    Sift the dry ingredients into the bowl and stir.
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    Check the temperature and it should be lower than 27C.
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    Put the bowl over a bain marie and stir constantly.
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    Keep on heating the mixture until it is about 30C.
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    Pour the mixture into a loaf tin lined with baking paper.
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    Pour some hot water onto a baking tray, place in the oven, and put the loaf tin onto it to steam-bake for 25 minutes.
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    When a skewer inserted in the center comes out almost clean, it is ready.
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    Leave to cool, cover with cling film, and let it sit at room temperature.
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    After the cake has completely cooled, remove it from the tin.
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    If you serve it at room temperature, you will enjoy its unique texture.
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    Decorate with cocoa powder or icing sugar.
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    This is great for a gift on Valentine's Day or any occasion.