Flourless Chocolate Cake
Decadent and indulgent, this rich chocolate cake is a true showstopper. With layers of velvety dark chocolate and a hint of brandy in the glaze, each bite is a symphony of flavors and textures. The cake's rustic appearance, with a craggy top and a messy glaze of melted chocolate sprinkled with Maltesers, adds to its charm and allure. Perfect for special occasions or whenever you crave a luxurious treat, this chocolate cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- For the cake:
- 250g unsalted butter
- 250g dark chocolate (I use 70% cocoa solids), broken into pieces
- 5 medium eggs, separated
- 250g golden caster sugar
- For the glaze:
- 150g dark chocolate, broken into pieces
- 2 tablespoons of brandy
- A bag of Maltesers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160c (fan)/180c (gas)/gas mark 4 and butter a 20cm cake tim 9cm deeo with a removable base.
- Melt the butter and chocolate in a bowl set over apan with a little simmering water in it, stir occasionally. At the same time, whisk the egg yolks with half of the sugar until pale and doubled in volume. This should only take a couple of minutes and can be done in a food processor.
- Whisk the egg whites until stiff, then gradually whisk in the remaining sugar, a tablespoon at a time, whisking for about 20 seconds with each addition, until mixture is stiff and glossy.
- Fold the chocolate and butter into the egg mixture, then the egg whites in two goes. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 50-60 mins of until a skewer comes out with a few moist crumbs. Run a knife around the edge and leave to cool in the tin.
- At this point the cake will sink and become craggy which is what makes it so charming. Melt the chocolate for the glaze with the brandy and 1tbsp of water over a simmering pan. Remove the cake collar and place the cake on a board. Trickle the icing over the top and the edges leaving it looking deliciously messy. Pour some maltesers into the middle and leave to cool.
Yield
Serves 12
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