Death by Chocolate
The term ‘Death by Chocolate’ was popularized in the 1980s and refers to any dessert that is incredibly rich and indulgent, often featuring multiple layers of chocolate.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Death by Chocolate
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a round cake pan.
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In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a pan of simmering water.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
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Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring well after each addition.
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Sift in the flour and cocoa powder, and fold gently until just combined.
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Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, spread whipped cream over the top of the cake and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
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Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 500kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 30g47%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
