Cheryl
was kind enough to invite me to her blog today and I wanted to share something
sweet in return.
Recently, I celebrated
my 39th (so not!) birthday and my lovely daughter made me this wonderful
flourless chocolate cake.
This
recipe is truly an Exquisite Acquisition.
It’s so easy-peasy to make, it’s almost foolproof. Think of something between the moistest
chocolate cake you’ve ever eaten and a gooey brownie…and there you have it.
We
topped ours with fresh fruit and a dusting of powdered sugar, (you can use
cocoa also) but you can eat it as is…it’s that moist.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
4
ounces fine-quality
bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened)
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus additional for sprinkling
Preheat
oven to 375°F and butter an 8-inch round baking pan. Line bottom with a round
of wax paper and butter paper.
Chop
chocolate into small pieces. In a double boiler or metal bowl set over a
saucepan of barely simmering water melt chocolate with butter, stirring, until
smooth. Remove top of double boiler or bowl from heat and whisk sugar into
chocolate mixture.
Add eggs and whisk well. Sift 1/2 cup cocoa powder over
chocolate mixture and whisk until just combined. Pour batter into pan and bake
in middle of oven 25 minutes, or until top has formed a thin crust. Cool cake
in pan on a rack 5 minutes and invert onto a serving plate.
Dust
cake with additional cocoa powder and serve with sorbet if desired. (Cake
keeps, after being cooled completely, in an airtight container, 1 week.)
What do you think of this recipe? Have you ever
made a flourless cake? Would you try
this one?
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Oh
and here’s my other Exquisite
Acquisition:
Genre: Series, Current Series Imprints, Harlequin Desire
Genre: Series, Current Series Imprints, Harlequin Desire
Romantic Times Magazine Rating EXQUISITE ACQUISITIONS (4)
"Though neither Carter nor Macy wants a new
relationship, before they know it the two are working to restore a decrepit
B&B and falling in love. Even
without the underlying mystery, the witty banter, well-drawn characters and
satisfying conclusion will draw new fans to the Auction House series."
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I'be never made a flourless cake but I think I'll have to try this. it looks very good.
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wonder how it will do with Xylitol instead of sugar? Looks yummy
ReplyDeleteOhhh!! This looks good - the recipe and the book! Thanks for sharing, Charlene. Happy Birthday (belated), and best of luck with the new release.
ReplyDeletewow that looks good. You're killin' me, Charlene! I'm dieting here!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe book sound great. I can't wait to read it.
Hi Cathy - You won't be disappointed if you try it. It's yummy. In fact I just went out this weekend to get a special pretty pan white to cook/serve it in.
ReplyDeleteHi Monica - I don't know..I've never used sugar substitutes...but you can try and let me know the outcome...
ReplyDeleteHi Roz - Thanks for the birthday wishes! I hope you enjoy recipe and story! See you soon in Anaheim!!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary - The cake is also called "cracked cake" because it takes on the look of a brownie. So dont' be alarmed if there's a few cracks in it. It's pretty with a sprinkling of powdered sugar or cocoa powder. And put the fruit (if desired) on last, or it will make the cake soggy.
ReplyDeleteI hear you about the dieting...me too!
I would love to try a flourless Chocolate cake as my husband loves Chcocolat. Perhaps once it gets a bit cooler and I and handle turning on the oven and heating up the house. Perhaps for our anniversary in late fall.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try a flourless Chocolate cake as my husband loves Chcocolat. Perhaps once it gets a bit cooler and I and handle turning on the oven and heating up the house. Perhaps for our anniversary in late fall.
ReplyDeleteWow, Charlene! This sounds amazing. I'm going to have to try it. Thanks for posting it here. Good luck with your new release. Can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeleteHi Suburban prep ...it's really easy to do. Five minutes from bowl to pan...hope you try it!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda- It's delicious, I kid you not. Thanks for the well wishes for the book! It's a fun one.
ReplyDeleteoh goodie! More chocolate. :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks yummy--a perfect treat for Fri Nite Crit. Or anytime.
as much as I've baked, I've never made a flourless cake. Perhaps it's time I did.
And you book looks just as delish.
I have never made a flourless cake, but this one looks delicious! I especially love the fruit on top. Great summertime cake!
ReplyDeleteYour book sounds wonderful, too. I love a book that has witty banter.
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That sounds totally easy and delicious.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome recipe! I can't wait to try it. (And don't put me in the drawing for the prize.)
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl and Charlene! Oh, that cake looks so good!! Thanks for sharing the recipe - I'm so going to make it one day. I love to bake. And I cannot wait to read Exquisite Acquisitions!!
ReplyDeleteHi Lizzie - a great idea, chocolate and critiquing!!
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl C -- I hope you try the recipe! I never had one either, until this year, when my daughter baked it for me. Now, it's my favorite!
ReplyDeleteHi Maria - Easy and delicious and good for the hips.. NOT! Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara - Hope you like it!!
ReplyDeleteHi Robin - I think you can use this recipe for cupcakes too!!
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to make this!!! It looks so yummy :)
ReplyDeleteAnne
Happy Birthday, it looks great especially for a chocolate cake.
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I have a confession to make: I make a chocolate cake at least every other week. Chocolate cake is my thing. Totally. My favorites are Texas sheet cake and black forest cherry. So you know I will try this and probably add cherries to the top.
ReplyDeleteThanks for helping me celebrate anniversary month, Charlene! xoxo
This looks so good, I want to make it right now. Your book looks very interesting. Can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeleteBrenda M
I have never heard of a flourless cake. IT sure looks good. I always like your books.
ReplyDeleteAshley
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Oh my this looks and sounds good. But then for me, anything made with chocolate is GOOD. I have a chocolate angelfood cake and a pudding topped chocolate cake that are family favorites.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried flourless, but can whip up a milk-free and an egg-free cake. I taught kids with allergies at church and had to learn quick. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for this recipe, can't wait to try it out.
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Never made a flourless cake, but I'm writing down the recipe to try!!! It looks great.
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I've never made a flourless cake before, but I'm game to try this one. If it's chocolate cake, it's already good. Donna Harris
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Love this recipe! Chocolate and strawberries, yum!
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It looks good!!
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Sarah Richmond
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Wow, that looks so yummy! I've never tried a flourless cake before. Sounds easy so I will definitely give it a try.
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delish! thks for sharing!
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