Julia Child's Reine de Saba (Chocolate Almond Cake) | Jamie & Julia

This is the Queen of Sheba Cake from Julia Child.
Making my way through Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" cookbook... like the movie "Julie & Julia". Today I make Reine de Saba, which is her chocolate almond cake recipe named after Queen Sheeba(?)

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Recipe:
3 ounces semisweet chocolate,
plus1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons dark rum or 2 tablespoons strong coffee
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 egg yolks
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/3 cup blanched almond (pulverized in blender or food processor with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar)
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup cake flour

[JKatniss]

I'm literally so obsessed with this show and it's like the only thing I've been watching for the last like two weeks lmao

[violitmp]

Made this cake last night! Used hazelnuts instead of almonds because It's all I had. As well as vanilla extract instead of almond. Let me tell you, this is legit the best cake Ive ever made or had. I've finally found a cake that satisfies my chocolate cake dreams. Thanks Jamie for the great video!

[bpm]

Everybody makes this recipe more complicated than it needs to be (including Julia) .... this is one of the most forgiving recipes that I know .... and the best!

[EpiscoPiper]

I love making this cake for parties--people lose their *minds* over how good it is :)
Two tips:
(1) Almond flour in place of the pulverized almonds=much less futzing about;
(2) Re. melting the chocolate: Get the water hot (but not boiling), and have the chocolate and rum/coffee ready in a heatproof bowl. As soon as the water is simmering, *take it off the heat* and put the chocolate container over the water. Leave it for ten minutes, the residual heat will do the work for you. Stir with a small whisk to combine and go ahead.

LOVE this channel! Thank you so much!

[cherylstraub]

to make cake flour, which is a low protein flour, You sift and level one cup of all purpose flour, then take out two Tablespoons of that flour, replacing it with corn starch.

[jabbaa]

Always read the entire recipe before you start! I remember watching Julia make this 56 years ago (or close to that) on her show. Yours looks exactly like Julia's! She poured her frosting on the cake as she held it over the sink. Wish I could find that episode, for some reason it mesmerized me. I need to make it soon. Great job, luv ya!

[sweetangelplus]

I made this cake about four times already. Once you get it right, it will be best chocolate cake you ever eaten. I used almond flour, not going through that extra headache of pulverizing it.

[hilotakenaka]

I know this comment is a year late, but to clarify, Sheba is a kingdom that was referenced in both the Old Testament and the Quran, which was supposedly ruled by a powerful queen. Whilst archaeologists aren't sure where Sheba supposedly was, it's generally agreed to be somewhere either on the Horn of Africa or Arabia (she was often referred to as coming from the south). The most common story involving her involves her gifting enormous amounts of gold and spices to King Solomon, and in turn, tested his wisdom. The retort "And I'm the Queen of England" or "And I'm the King of France!" was originally "And I'm the Queen of Sheba." The cake is likely named after her because of how luxurious it is, and its use of almonds.

[carolbradley]

This was the dessert I made when I got my JC book. I almost had a nervous breakdown. Swore I’d never make it again. But seeing you do it makes me want to try again. Lol. Thank you!

[katherine.benson]

The second time I made this cake, I got the almonds ready first. My parents came over for my daughter's birthday and the 5 of us ate the entire cake. Best cake ever. Thanks Julia.

[MW-rquc]

I agree with the previous comment: I tune in everyday now. As long as we are able to watch only two, we are not addicted. Well, give or take two or three....

[reno_atmaison]

😂😂 "... There's cold water on my salad bowl" 😂 hilarious! Just discover this channel and honestly can't stop watching the episodes!! Great job!! 👏🏻

[NiobiumThyme]

I remember my mother making this cake. (My mother also learned to cook with this book and tv show) First shot, she had the same almond flour/not reading ahead issue. The following making she did it correctly, it was a bit higher and lighter, and the family decided it was better the wrong way.

[sooziesonhiem]

Your channel was a serendipitous find.. I love your trial and error, we’ve all forgotten steps in our cooking.. so entertaining.

[comment-creator-co]

Great episode! I admit I felt some anticipatory nostalgia—I’ll miss the Silver Fox and this kitchen. 😘

[mossydreamz]

i love when i can't tell what's an edited in julia sound and what's actually jamie, lol, the startled sound from the first almond being one of them

[estebanos]

Hi! I'm french and i went to hotel managment school to learn cooking etc, i really enjoy ypur videos!

If i can just suggest you few things :

First when you go for a recipe, read it completly before ypu start it, so ypu will have a better idea of what you should do first and manage your time.

Second : for the icing, ypu shpuld let your cake on the rack, placing a large plate under it, so all the icing id going to fall over the cake, the rest will go on the plate and your icing will be perfect, same thickness from the top to the edges :-)

Please keep on that way i love what you are doing!

[rosegold-scfp]

It's really easy to make cake flour. For every cup of flour add 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch.

[leighalmond]

I'm obsessed as well! I started at the beginning Jamie Tracy and stayed up until about 3 or 4am until I passed out and then dreamed Jamie was cooking for me! Lol

[mallyndab]

Your thumbnail is so funny. You’re looking at her like, “Why are you laughing. You make me go through hell to make these recipes.” 😂