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Chef John's Chocolate Decadence
Chef John's Chocolate Decadence
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
130 minutes
Indulge in Chef John's rich and dreamy chocolate decadence cake, perfect for any special occasion!
Ingredients:
  • 18 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 4 teaspoons white sugar
  • 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions:
  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and generously prepare a 9-inch cake pan with butter and flour.
  • In a double boiler, gently melt semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter together over simmering water. Stir regularly and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides until fully melted and well combined. Remove from heat.
  • In a bowl, vigorously whisk or use an electric mixer to beat together eggs and sugar until they become pale and very thick, which should take about 5 to 10 minutes. Then, sift in flour, cayenne, and salt, and whisk everything together to combine.
  • Add a quarter of the egg mixture to the chocolate mixture and stir until combined. Then, pour the chocolate mixture into the rest of the egg mixture and combine well. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 14 to 15 minutes until it's just set but still slightly jiggly under the surface. Cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Wrap in aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until chilled.

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