Flourless cacao fudge cake, a sophisticated dessert with a velvety texture and decadently rich chocolate flavor, is a delightful treat for chocolate lovers. Its smooth, creamy texture, reminiscent of a chocolate mousse, harmonizes perfectly with the intense cacao flavor. This luxurious cake is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, often adorned with fresh berries or a dusting of cocoa powder. Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating an exquisite flourless cacao fudge cake that will leave a lasting impression on your palate and satisfy your sweet cravings.
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FLOURLESS CACAO FUDGE CAKE
Raw cacao powder, more nutrient dense than common cocoa powder, makes this gluten-free chocolate cake a somewhat healthy dessert option.
Provided by Donna Hay
Categories HarperCollins Cake Dessert Valentine's Day Chocolate Wheat/Gluten-Free Almond Hazelnut Healthy
Yield Serves 10-12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Lightly grease a 22cm springform cake tin and line with non-stick baking paper. Place the butter and cacao in a saucepan over low heat and stir until smooth. Place the eggs and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until doubled in volume. Add the cacao mixture and almond meal and gently fold to combine. Pour into the tin and bake for 35-40 minutes or until just set. Allow to cool in the tin. Turn out and dust with extra cacao to serve.
FLOURLESS FUDGE CAKE
Once cooked, the cake cools to room temperature and is chilled several hours; hands-on time is only about a half hour. This recipe comes from Janet LeGrand Rice of Home Glen, Illinois.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 6h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Line bottom with a round of parchment paper; butter parchment. Dust paper and sides of pan with cocoa powder, tapping out excess.
- In a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pan of simmering water, melt chocolate and butter, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in liqueur. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on high speed, beat egg yolks with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar until pale and doubled in volume, about 6 minutes. Stir in chocolate mixture.
- In another bowl, with mixer on high speed, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add remaining granulated sugar until medium-stiff peaks form. Whisk half the whites into chocolate mixture, then gently fold in remaining half.
- Pour batter into prepared pan; bake until cake pulls away from sides of pan and center is just set, 45 to 50 minutes. On a wire rack, cool completely in pan. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to overnight. To serve, run a metal spatula around edge of pan, and unmold cake; dust with confectioners' sugar.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
Crackly on top and fudgy yet tender in the center, this cake tastes like a complex restaurant dessert, but comes together effortlessly in one bowl. Chocolate chips save you the messy step of chopping chocolate bars and deliver deep flavor along with cocoa powder. If you don't have a springform pan, a regular cake pan lined with foil all around makes it easy to lift out the delicate cake, which melts in your mouth when served warm or at room temperature. Refrigerated or frozen leftovers take on a candylike chewiness, but a quick zap in the microwave will return it to just-baked softness. Slices are delicious on their own or with any creamy toppings.
Provided by Genevieve Ko
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan, or press a large sheet of foil into the bottom and up the sides of an 8-inch round cake pan, smoothing the sides, and generously butter the foil.
- Bring a few inches of water in a large saucepan to a simmer over medium heat. Set a large heatproof bowl over the saucepan and add the chocolate. When the chips look soft and melty, stir gently until smooth. Turn off the heat, and add the butter to the bowl. Stir gently until melted and smooth. Add the cocoa powder and stir until smooth, then take the bowl off the saucepan.
- Stir in the granulated sugar until incorporated, then add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla, then scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake until crackly and dry on top, and a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the edge comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with some crumbs attached.
- Cool in the pan on a rack, then remove the sides of the springform pan or lift the cake out of the cake pan using the foil overhang. You can slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Or, to cut very neat slices, freeze the cooled cake until firm. Slice and warm up in the microwave or oven, if preferred. Serve the cake with whipped cream or ice cream, if you'd like. The cake can be wrapped and kept at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final product. Look for organic, fair-trade cacao powder and butter, and use fresh, free-range eggs.
- Make sure your oven is preheated. This is essential for getting a properly cooked cake. If your oven is not preheated, the cake will not rise properly and may be undercooked in the center.
- Do not overbeat the batter. Overbeating the batter will make the cake tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This is the best way to tell if the cake is done. Do not overbake the cake, as this will make it dry and crumbly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting to set properly.
Conclusion:
This flourless cacao fudge cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. For a richer flavor, you can use dark chocolate instead of semisweet chocolate. You can also add a variety of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves, to give the cake a unique flavor. This cake is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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