CHOCOLATE PRUNE & COGNAC CAKE RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by รก-595
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Prunes: Combine prunes, 1/3 cup cognac & 3 tbsp sugar in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Cover and let steep 2 hours. Cake: Melt chocolate with 5 tbsp cognac & coffee in a heavy 2qt saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Whisk in butter 1 tbsp at a time. Mix in 3/4 cup sugar, flour, cinnamon, and allspice. Blend in yolks. Cool mixture slightly. Preheat the oven to 350. Butter 8-10 cup bundt pan dust with flour. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites, salt, & cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add 1/4 cup sugar 1 tbsp at a time & beat until almost stiff but not dry. Whisk chocolate mixture to loosen. Gently fold in 1/4 whites. Gently fold back into remaining whites. Gently fold in prune mixture. Pour into prepared pan. Bake until center if firm about 45min- 1 hour. Cool in pan 25 minutes. Cool on rack compeletely. Wrap tight and let stand overnight. Glaze: Bring cream to simmer in a heavy saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Add Cognac. Cool until glaze mounds slightly on spoon. Spoon glaze over cake. Allow glaze to drip down sides. Let stand until set.
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Dani Adnan Dani Adnan
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
moiz sheikh
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted the walnuts from the recipe. The cake was still very tasty.
Joan Odoch
[email protected]I didn't have any cognac, so I used brandy instead. The cake still turned out delicious.
Abdulrahman altairi
[email protected]I only had dark chocolate on hand, so I used that instead of semisweet chocolate. The cake turned out great!
Rana Kayyum
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was rich, moist, and full of flavor.
Mergradans Fashion
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my liking. I would recommend using a lighter flour, such as cake flour or pastry flour.
High Mobile
[email protected]I found the texture of this cake to be a bit dry. I would recommend adding an extra 1/2 cup of milk to the batter.
Mohammed Aryan Abbas
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar by about 1/4 cup.
Maliah Weaver
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.
Rajmangal Yadav
[email protected]This cake is very easy to make. I was able to whip it up in about an hour.
Daniel Igbeda
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist, fluffy, and full of flavor.
Peter Karabo
[email protected]This cake is very rich, so a little goes a long way. I would recommend serving it with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Dj Kumar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of prunes, but I really enjoyed this cake. The chocolate and cognac flavors were very prominent.
Joe Santacruz
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Khemraj Gurung
[email protected]This cake is a bit dense, but I like that. It's very satisfying.
Kamrul Jamal
[email protected]The cognac gives this cake a nice boozy flavor. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Mohasin Mia
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the prunes, but they really add a nice depth of flavor to the cake.
Sebastian Benalcazar
[email protected]This cake is easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love the combination of chocolate, prunes, and cognac.
Cameron Billingslea
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.
Proud Mummy
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my dinner party! It was moist, rich, and full of flavor. The cognac added a nice touch of sophistication.