Ingredients for Bete Noire Chocolate Cake
- 0 Unsweetened Chocolate (not used in recipe)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 1 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate
- flour (for dusting pan)
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How to Make Bete Noire Chocolate Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Center oven rack.
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper, ensuring it extends slightly up the sides. Grease the parchment paper.
- Finely chop 8 ounces of bittersweet chocolate and set aside.
- In a heavy 1 1/2-quart saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of the granulated sugar.
- Bring to a rapid boil over high heat and cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and immediately add the chopped chocolate. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Add the butter, one piece at a time, stirring until fully melted and incorporated.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs and the remaining 1/3 cup of granulated sugar.
- For a crunchy crust: Beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture has tripled in volume (about 5-7 minutes). For a smooth top: Mix only until the sugar is dissolved.
- Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until fully combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Place the cake pan in a slightly larger roasting pan. Pour hot water into the roasting pan until it comes halfway up the sides of the cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a sharp knife around the edges to loosen.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let cool completely.
- Inversion: Carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack or serving plate.
- Ganache: Scald the heavy cream in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and add the chopped semisweet chocolate.
- Stir gently until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly before pouring over the cooled cake.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
67g
Fat
78g
Carbs
7g
