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Add a photoChocolate Decadence Cake is a delicious recipe and a quite lengthy one but this is totally worth all the effort and time that goes into it.The result will be a super rich tasting, very chocolaty, smooth, mousse-like moist cake. It is a show stopper that everyone will rave over. It is much healthier also than the original recipe, heart-healthy and a WeightWatchers (7) PointsPlus recipe. Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Birthdays or any special event will be well suited for this cake.
Ингредиенты
- Cake Ingredients:
- Non-Stick cooking spray
- (7 oz) 60-70% bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (about 1-1/3 cups)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup + 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 cup skim or 2% milk
- 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature*
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
- TIP* To bring an egg to room temperature, submerge it (in the shell) in a bowl of
- lukewarm (not hot) water for 5 minutes.
- Candied Orange Peel Ingredients: (optional)
- 2-3 oranges
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Инструкции
- Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat oven to 350° F. Line the bottom of an 8 or 9 inch cake pan (1-1/2 to 2 inches deep) with parchment paper and coat the sides of the pan with cooking spray. Put a kettle of water on to boil for Step 6.
- Place chocolate and cocoa powder in a large bowl.
- Combine flour, the 2/3 cup sugar and salt in a small heavy saucepan. Whisk in just enough of the milk to form a smooth paste. Mix in the remaining milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent burning (especially around the sides and bottom edges of the saucepan), until the mixture begins to bubble. Boil gently, stirring constantly, for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes (the mixture will get very thick and then you may notice that it thins ever so slightly as the starch cooks). Scrape the hot mixture immediately over the chocolate and cocoa. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. The batter will be very thick. Stir in the egg yolks and vanilla.
- Place egg whites and cream of tartar into a mixing bowl nd beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually sprinkle in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beating on high speed until the egg whites are stiff but not dry.
- Gently fold about 1/4 of the egg whites into the chocolate batter to lighten it. Gently fold in the remaining egg whites until no white streaks remain. Scrape the batter into the cake pan, smoothing the top.
- Set the cake pan in a larger baking pan and place on the oven rack. Pour enough boiling water into the baking pan to come a third to halfway up the side of the cake pan. Bake until the surface of the cake is slightly crusted and springs back when gently pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. NOTE: The cake will still be quite gooey inside. (If not using the candied orange peel, skip to Step 10).
- Meanwhile, to prepare candied orange peel (if using): Using a vegetable peeler, remove zest from oranges in 11/2 to 2-inch long strips. Cut the strips into very thin widths, about 1/8 inch wide. Cook in a small saucepan of boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain. Bring more water to a boil and cook the orange peel for another 5 minutes. Drain.
- Bring the 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the orange peel, cover and simmer for 3 minutes. Transfer the syrup and peel to a bowl. Cover and chill overnight.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the orange peel to paper towels to drain before using.
- Remove the pans from the oven. Transfer the cake pan to a wire rack and cool completely, about 2 hours. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight before serving. NOTE: Cake may be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- TO SERVE: Soak the blade of a thin knife in a cup of very hot water until warm. Slide the knife around the sides of the pan to release the cake. Place a piece of wax paper on top of the cake. Invert a plate over the wax paper and invert the pan onto the plate. Remove the pan and peel away the paper liner. Place a serving plate over the cake and turn the cake right-side up again; remove the wax paper. Dip a sharp knife in hot water and wipe it dry before cutting each slice. Serve cake garnished with the Candied Orange Peel, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 88g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 315 | |
| Calories from Fat 54 | 17% |
| Total Fat 6.06g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 1.03g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium 326mg | 14% |
| Potassium 59mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 62.23g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 3% |
| Sugars 25.76g | 17% |
| Protein 3.84g | 6% |
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