Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 16h15m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For the pretzel crust: In a food processor, pulse the pretzels, sugar and butter together until nearly as fine as graham cracker crumbs.
- Line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment and press the pretzel crumbs into the base.
- Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 10 minutes. Cool on a rack.
- Once cooled, scatter the caramel pieces over the top and set aside
- For the flourless chocolate cake: Adjust the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler over medium heat.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the egg whites on medium-high speed until they reach medium peaks.
- Add the sugar and whip to stiff peaks. Add the egg yolks and whip for two minutes.
- Fold in the chocolate mixture in three stages, being careful not to deflate the batter.
- Pour the batter into the pretzel crust, and bake for 15 minutes. When done, the center should feel slightly bouncy, but an inserted cake tester should come out like a moist brownie batter.
- Allow the cake to cool overnight before unmolding.
- For the spice blend: In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon, ginger and star anise until well blended. Set aside.
- For the sauteed pears: In a saute pan over medium heat, saute the pears until slightly translucent.
- Add the sugar and 1/2 tablespoon of the spice blend, and cook until the pears are tender and their juices slightly thickened. Allow to cool before use.
- For the salted caramel sauce: In a large pot, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. Cook until the mixture acquires a nice amber color, indicating it has reached the caramel stage (325 degrees F on a candy thermometer). Remove from the heat.
- Gently heat the cream in the microwave, then add it slowly to the caramel (be very careful¿the mixture will bubble up!).
- Once all cream is added, stir in the butter. Taste and season with more salt if necessary. Let cool.
- To finish: Top the cake with sauteed pears and pour caramel over. Chill until the caramel sets.
- Serve with brandy-flavored sweetened whipped cream.
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Ghulam Sakhi 333
g-3@gmail.comThis cake is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love it!
Harris Jordan
harrisjordan@gmail.comI'm drooling just looking at this cake. I can't wait to eat it!
Jeremy WHITFIELD
w-j79@yahoo.comThis cake is so beautiful! It looks like it came from a professional bakery.
Bappy Roy
r-bappy@yahoo.comI'm allergic to chocolate. Is there a way to make this cake without chocolate?
Agnes Selota
sagnes54@yahoo.comThis cake is way too expensive. I could never justify spending that much money on a dessert.
Kentriva Kivuvu
kentriva.kivuvu@gmail.comI'm not sure if I'm brave enough to try making this cake. It looks complicated.
Ariana Davis
ariana-d6@gmail.comThis cake sounds like the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
aadiahmad 298
2@hotmail.comI'm definitely going to make this cake for my next party.
Ak Jahid
jahid@hotmail.comThis cake looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Trureal Smith
trureals@aol.comI'm not sure what went wrong. I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out anything like the picture.
Hasnadi Cicas
hasnadi13@yahoo.comThis cake was a waste of time and ingredients. It didn't turn out well at all.
Iris Baez
iris_b60@yahoo.comI was a bit disappointed with this cake. The pretzel crust was too salty and the chocolate filling was too dense.
Nelita Parungao
n-parungao@yahoo.comThe cake was easy to make and it looked beautiful when it was finished. I would definitely make it again.
Yogan Roy
yoganr76@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my friends and family.
mathias namwamba
n_m@yahoo.comThis cake was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend it to anyone who loves chocolate.
manqoba ntombela
manqoba-ntombela@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of flourless chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The pretzel crust was a nice surprise and the cake was very moist.
Food Pant
f.p@yahoo.comWow! This cake was amazing! The pretzel crust added a nice crunch and the salted caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Alamgir Official
a@gmail.comThis pretzel-crusted flourless chocolate cake was a delightful treat! The combination of the salty pretzel crust and the rich chocolate filling was perfect.