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Dessert for 11

Sunken Chocolate Cake

Bittersweet chocolate, eggs, butter, sugar, almonds, and brandy bake into a rich cake with a naturally sunken center.

$0.80per serving $
70 minstart to table
11servings

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Ingredients

  • 10 oz good quality bittersweet chocolate
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup very finely ground almonds
  • 2 tbsp brandy
  • sweetened whipped cream (optional)
  • fresh berries (optional)

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl, stirring until smooth.
  3. Beat the eggs and sugar in a large bowl until thick, then mix in the chocolate mixture, almonds, and brandy.
  4. Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top.
  5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the edges are set and the center still looks slightly soft.
  6. Cool the cake in the pan for 20 minutes before removing the sides.

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