Craving a dessert that oozes rich chocolate flavor and has a captivating molten center? Look no further than the fallen chocolate cake, a decadent treat that is sure to tantalize your tastebuds with its intense chocolatey goodness. This classic dessert is characterized by its moist, dense texture and a sunken center that creates a pool of irresistibly smooth chocolate lava. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the delightful process of creating the perfect fallen chocolate cake, providing tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions to ensure your cake turns out moist, fudgy, and simply irresistible.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE FALLEN SOUFFLé CAKE
Categories Cake Mixer Chocolate Egg Dessert Bake Quick & Easy Vanilla Fall Winter Engagement Party Double Boiler Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch springform pan and line bottom with a round of parchment or wax paper, then butter paper.
- Melt chocolate and butter in a large metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water (or in a microwave-safe large glass or ceramic bowl in a microwave at 50 percent power for 4 to 5 minutes), stirring frequently, then cool completely. Whisk in vanilla, salt, and 6 tablespoons sugar. Add yolks 1 at a time, whisking well after each addition. Whisk in flour.
- Beat whites with a pinch of salt in a bowl using an electric mixer at medium-high speed until they hold soft peaks, then add remaining 6 tablespoons sugar a little at a time, beating, and continue to beat until whites hold stiff glossy peaks.
- Whisk about one fourth of whites into chocolate mixture to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Pour batter into springform pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake until a wooden pick or skewer inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs adhering, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Cool cake in pan on a rack 10 minutes. Remove side of pan and cool cake completely. Invert cake onto rack and remove bottom of pan, discarding paper, then invert cake onto a plate.
FALLEN CHOCOLATE CAKE
Who doesn't love a chocolate cake? This riff on cloud cake is moist, dense, rich, and naturally gluten-free.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories Cake Milk/Cream Chocolate Dairy Egg Dessert Bake Birthday Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8-10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter springform pan and dust with sugar, tapping out any excess.
- Combine chocolate, oil, and 1/2 cup butter in a large heatproof bowl. Set over a saucepan of simmering water and heat, stirring often, until melted. Remove bowl from saucepan.
- Separate 4 eggs, placing whites and yolks in separate medium bowls. Add cocoa powder, vanilla, salt, 1/4 cup sugar, and remaining 2 eggs to bowl with yolks and whisk until mixture is smooth. Gradually whisk yolk mixture into chocolate mixture, blending well.
- Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat egg whites until frothy. With mixer running, gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar; beat until firm peaks form.
- Gently fold egg whites into chocolate mixture in 2 additions, folding just until incorporated between additions. Scrape batter into prepared pan; smooth top and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
- Bake until top is puffed and starting to crack and cake is pulling away from edge of pan, 35-45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cake cool completely in pan (cake will collapse in the center and crack further as it cools). DO AHEAD: Cake can be made 1 day ahead. Cover in pan and store airtight at room temperature.
- For topping:
- Using an electric mixer on mediumhigh speed, beat cream, mascarpone, and powdered sugar in a medium bowl until soft peaks form.
- Remove sides of springform pan from cake. Mound whipped cream mixture in center of cake.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cake.
- Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients blend together smoothly.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Be careful not to overcook the cake. The center of the cake should be slightly gooey.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
- If you're using a chocolate ganache frosting, make sure the ganache is cooled slightly before you pour it over the cake. This will help prevent the frosting from running off the cake.
- Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings, such as chocolate chips, sprinkles, or fresh fruit.
Conclusion:
Fallen chocolate cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and moist texture, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give fallen chocolate cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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