SC - Re:Balthazar's expresso cake
CBlackwill at aol.com
CBlackwill at aol.com
Sat Apr 29 22:44:59 PDT 2000
In a message dated 4/29/00 10:42:14 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
evfemia at mail.com writes:
>
> Yes, I would love to have that recipe!
>
Allright, folks...here it is. I hope you enjoy (and I really hope you are
not overestimating your love for chocolate....this one is a doozie)
Chocolate Espresso Cake
1 1/4 lbs Semisweet Chocolate
1/4 lb Unsweetened Chocolate (you may use Ibarra chocolate in place of the
unsweetened for a very interesting flavor)
1 Cup sugar
4 oz unsalted butter
8 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup espresso (or use very strong coffee)
Method:
1. Chop the chocolate into small pieces and set aside.
2. Bring the espresso and sugar to a boil in a large saucepan. Remove from
heat.
3. Add the chocolate and the butter, and stir until completely melted.
Allow to cool only a little.
4. Beat in the eggs, a little at a time, until all is well blended.
5. Pour into two 8 or 9 inch cake pans (I cut a parchment round and place it
in the bottom of the pan first, so the the cake is easier to remove when
cooled).
6. Place in a Baine Marie (hot water bath), and bake at 350 F for 45
minutes, or until the center of the cake is set.
7. Remove from the oven and place on a rack until completely cool.
Refrigerate overnight (this step is pretty important if you want a really
firm cake, but this is also incredibly good when scooped out while still warm
and served with vanilla ice cream on top!!!!)
8. Invert the cake onto serving dish and gently tap the bottom of the pan
until the cake is released.
Recipe notes:
At this point, you may serve the cake as is, or cover it with chocolate
ganache, hot apricot or raspberry jam, or any number of delicious toppings.
One of my favorite tricks is to make a stencil (I have done personal
heraldry, dragons, and a celtic cross), place it atop the cake, and sprinkle
with powdered sugar. Carefully remove the stencil and serve directly to the
King or Queen!
Hope you enjoy.
Balthazar of Blackmoor
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