LA BETE NOIRE

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Provided by Jason Aronen

Categories     Chocolate     Dairy     Dessert     Bake     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Cake
1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
9 tablespoons (1 stick plus 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, diced
18 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
6 large eggs
Ganache
1 cup heavy whipping cream
8 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
Lightly sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 10-inch-diameter springform pan. Line bottom of pan with parchment round; butter parchment. Wrap 3 layers of heavy-duty foil around outside of pan, bringing foil to top of rim. Combine 1 cup water and sugar in small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat. Add chocolate and whisk until smooth. Whisk sugar syrup into chocolate; cool slightly. Add eggs to chocolate mixture and whisk until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan. Place cake pan in large roasting pan. Add enough hot water to roasting pan to come halfway up sides of cake pan.
  • Bake cake until center no longer moves when pan is gently shaken, about 50 minutes. Remove from water bath; transfer to rack. Cool completely in pan.
  • For ganache:
  • Bring whipping cream to simmer in small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and whisk until smooth. Pour over top of cake still in pan. Gently shake pan to distribute ganache evenly over top of cake. Refrigerate cake in pan until ganache is set, about 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.
  • Run knife around pan sides to loosen cake; release sides. Cut cake into wedges and serve with whipped cream.

Lama Herra
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this dish was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were amazing and the meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Fly d Oskido's Migran Boss
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used a slow cooker and it made the meat so tender. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Danielle Russell
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The kids especially loved the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


rayhan hamid
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were incredible and the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Bokkor Shikder
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I'm not a big fan of beef, but I really enjoyed this dish. The meat was tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


nathan mwale
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were perfect and the meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Zuhura Mbaga
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Zombot Playz
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This dish was delicious! The sauce was especially flavorful and the meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


SUMIT SANGTAN
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this dish was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were amazing and the meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ebad Mughal
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used a slow cooker and it made the meat so tender. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Mama Somossa
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The kids especially loved the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Hurmat Imran
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were incredible and the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Saharernafeg
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I'm not a big fan of beef, but I really enjoyed this dish. The meat was tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Adedayo Peace
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was especially flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


Favor Ibe
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Sakariye Cali
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were complex and well-balanced, and the meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.