HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE DELIGHT

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups finely chopped chocolate (recommended: Valhrona brand)
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 cup butter
4 eggs
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons Armagnac
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for sifting
Powdered sugar
Spun Sugar Halo, recipe follows
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Filling: In a heavy saucepan combine 1 cup of the chocolate and whipping cream. Stir over low heat until chocolate melts. Transfer mixture to a small bowl. Cover and chill for 45 to 60 minutes or until nearly set. Lightly grease and cocoa powder 6 (3/4-cup) souffle dishes. Divide chilled chocolate filling evenly between dishes. Place dishes in baking pan, set aside.
  • In a double boiler over low heat, stir butter and remaining 1 1/2 cups chocolate over low heat until melted. Remove from heat and let cool. Set aside.
  • Batter: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and Armagnac on high speed for 5 minutes or until thickened and lemon-colored. With mixer on medium speed, beat in melted butter-chocolate mixture until combined. Sprinkle flour and cocoa powder over the chocolate mixture, beat on low speed until combined. Divide batter evenly among the dishes. Bake uncovered for about 15 minutes or until the cakes feel firm at the edge. Cool in dishes for 2 to 3 minutes. Using a knife, loosen cakes from side of dishes. Invert onto dessert plates. Sift cocoa powder onto plates, dust cakes with powdered sugar and serve with Spun Sugar Halos.
  • Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture caramelizes, about 15 minutes. Drop syrupy mixture onto waxed paper in a circular "halo" and cool before peeling off waxed paper backing. Place halos on top of cakes as garnish.

Oduntan Victor
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out perfectly and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jannat Ch
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This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Jalal Ahammed
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she had ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Ellie Shununununuh
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This cake was amazing! The frosting was so rich and creamy, and the cake was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Frankie
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out perfectly and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


anowar Shah
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Shaib
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he had ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


PB Bist
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This cake was amazing! The frosting was so rich and creamy, and the cake was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


c0ll1s10n st3z
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out perfectly and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Luan Du plessis
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This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Kwabena Asamoah
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she had ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Shamiran Kuri
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This cake was amazing! The frosting was so rich and creamy, and the cake was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Brent Harker
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out perfectly and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Anon Haron
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Roy Baker
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he had ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


alhaj hossain
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This chocolate delight was heavenly! It was so easy to make and the results were amazing. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.