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Grandma's fancy chocolate charlotte cake recipe assembled with ladyfingers lining the mold

Fancy Chocolate Charlotte Cake Recipe โ€“ An Elegant Ladyfingers Dessert


  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 40 mins
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in a rich and elegant Lady Finger Cake experience with this Fancy Chocolate Charlotte Cake Recipe. Perfect for any celebration!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 36 ladyfingers
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 12 tablespoons butter
  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Line a 10-inch springform pan with wax paper and ladyfingers.
  2. Melt chocolate, add milk and butter, then mix in egg yolks.
  3. Whip cream to soft peaks, fold into chocolate mixture.
  4. Beat egg whites, add sugar until glossy; fold into chocolate mixture.
  5. Fill pan with mousse, cover, and chill for at least 4 hours.
  6. Remove pan, decorate, and serve.

Notes

  • Ensure mixing bowls are clean before whipping egg whites.
  • Chill components separately if short on time.
  • Experiment with chocolates or add liqueur for variation.
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: European

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 18 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 220 mg

Keywords: Fancy Chocolate Charlotte Cake Recipe, Ladyfingers Recipe Desserts, Lady Finger Cake