Here is another cake that I tried. It is the Queen mother's favorite: Chocolate Flourless Cake.
For those who want to have a cake but feel guilty about the flour (too much carbs), then go with the flourless one. Here are the following ingredients:
Chocolate cake:
8 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 c (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 tsp instant coffee
2 tsps boiling water
4 eggs, separated
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
3/4 c sugar
Toppings:
1 1/2 c chocolate ganache
1/2 c fresh raspberries
Decorative chocolate pieces
Ganache:
2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
8 oz semi sweet chocolate chopped (about 1 1/2 c chocolate chips)
2 tbsp light corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Stir all of them in a pot on a medium fire and let all blend well until chocolate is completely melted.
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter six 31/2 inch bundt pans and dust them with cocoa powder.
Combine the chocolate and butter in a double boiler over medium heat and cook, stirring, until the chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Combine the coffee and the boiling hot water in a small bowl, and stir until the coffee is dissolved. Set aside to cool.
When the coffee has cooled, add to it the egg yolks and vanilla, and stir until blended. Pour the coffee mixture over the melted chocolate and whisk until blended.
In a separate medium bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, beating until stiff, shiny peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in 3 batches, blending thoroughly.
To Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pans. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cakes iggle just slightly when gently shaken. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then remove from the pands and set on a rack to finish cooling. The cakes may sink a bit in the middle while cooking.
To Serve:
Spread chocolate ganache over the cakes. Top with raspberries and chocolate pieces.
If you do not have any raspberries or chocolate pieces, do not worry. It will still look good and taste yummy.
