Craving a dessert that exudes both warmth and decadence? Look no further than the irresistible warm chocolate cake, masterfully paired with a tantalizing mixed berry coulis. Take a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps of crafting this exceptional dessert, ensuring an unforgettable experience for your taste buds. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of baking, we'll provide expert tips and tricks to elevate your dessert-making skills. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors as we uncover the secrets behind this delectable treat.
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BERRY COULIS
This is a flexible recipe for a classic berry coulis: use just one type of berry or a combination. Passing the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer produces a smooth, glossy sauce, but you can skip the step if you prefer something more rustic. The coulis will keep in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days and also freezes well. Serve over ice cream, cheesecake, pound cake or other plain cakes.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings (about 1 cup)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the berries, sugar, lemon juice, salt and 1 tablespoon water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the berries begin to give off their juice, 1 to 2 minutes. Adjust the heat so the sauce is simmering rapidly and cook until the berries have broken down, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing on the solids to extract as much of the sauce as possible. Serve the sauce cold or at room temperature.
MIXED BERRY COULIS
Adjust the amount of sugar based on the berries you are using and what you want the finished product to be served with. I listed the amount I use, but I prefer it on the not too sweet side. Fresh berries would also work, but I would decrease the sugar further.
Provided by Chandra M
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine all but the lemon juice.
- Bring just to simmer and cook until berries are warm and sugar is dissolved.
- Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Strain through a fine sieve (or line coarse sieve with an old flour sack towel).
- Press as much through as possible, leaving only the seeds behind.
- Stir in the lemon juice and adjust sweetness if desired with additional sugar.
- Can be refrigerated for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1.7, Sodium 194.7, Carbohydrate 0.6, Sugar 0.2
BERRY-GLAZED CHOCOLATE CAKE
From St. Louis, Missouri, Betty Checkett writes, "This recipe was given to me by my niece and is wickely delicious! It is really quite easy to prepare."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small saucepan, combine the glaze ingredients. cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Brush over cake. Let stand for 10 minutes or until set., Place cocoa in a small saucepan. Stir in cream and butter until smooth. Cook and stir over low heat for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Cool slightly; drizzle over cake. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CHOCOLATE-MIXED BERRY BAKED CUSTARD
A lightly sweetened, chocolatey, baked dessert that's somewhere between a clafouti, a baked custard, and a Dutch baby. You can use any fresh or frozen berries you like (thaw and drain them first), and any kind of chocolate you wish (I've used both 72% and 86% dark chocolate with great results). This can be served immediately out of the oven, or cooled completely.
Provided by Kim
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Use 1 tablespoon butter to grease a 9x13-inch pan.
- Scatter thawed berries and chopped dark chocolate evenly over the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Add in eggs, and whisk until mixture is smooth and free of lumps. Mix in 2 tablespoons melted butter, vanilla, and almond extracts. Gradually pour in milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly, until incorporated. Pour batter over berries and chocolate in the prepared pan.
- Place pan into the preheated oven and bake until the center is just set and sides are slightly puffed, about 25 minutes. Can be eaten immediately, cooled slightly, or at room temperature, as desired. Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 116.7 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 96.8 mg, Sugar 21.8 g
Tips:
- Use good quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the taste of your cake. Look for a chocolate with a high cocoa content (at least 70%) and a rich flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking chocolate cake is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If you bake the cake at a higher temperature, it will be dry and crumbly. If you bake the cake at a lower temperature, it will be dense and gooey.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Make the mixed berry coulis ahead of time: This will give the flavors time to meld together.
Conclusion:
This warm chocolate cake with mixed berry coulis is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and chocolatey, while the coulis is tart and refreshing. The two flavors complement each other perfectly, and the cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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