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Gateau Reine De Saba: The French Chocolate Cake Julia Child Adored
BY MICHELLE WELSCH
Way before Julia Child became a culinary icon, a single bite of Gateau Reine de Saba reportedly won both her heart and stomach, potentially cementing her love for French cooking.
The cake features the creamy richness of chocolate and butter in each slice, while the addition of almond flour and meringue builds a batter that is both delicate and spongy.
You can bake it to a texture ranging from a gooey, brownie-like treat to a cake that offers a dense, almost chewy crumb. It all depends on how long the cake is cooked in the oven.
You should also allow plenty of time for the cake to cool before slathering the buttery ganache on top. Traditionally, you place sliced almonds along the perimeter of the cake.