Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ingredients: Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for the pan 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for the pan 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 5 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting -- Optional: substitute 1/4 cup of cream with strong coffee, brandy, rum, orange liqueur or Godiva Chocolate Liqueur.
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Directions:1. Heat oven to 350° F. Butter a 9-inch springform pan and dust with cocoa powder. 2. In a medium saucepan, heat the butter with ¼ cup of the heavy cream over medium-low heat until the butter is melted. Add the chocolate and stir until melted and smooth; remove from heat. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder; whisk in the chocolate mixture. 4. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake until puffed and set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 1 hour. Run a knife around the edge of the cake before unmolding. 5. Using an electric mixer, beat the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream with the crème fraîche and confectioners’ sugar until soft peaks form. Dust the cake with confectioners’ sugar and serve with the whipped cream. |
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