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How to Make Chef John's Chocolate Decadence - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulge in a rich and decadent chocolate dessert with this recipe for Chef John's Chocolate Decadence. This dessert is the perfect treat for any special occasion or when you simply want to satisfy your sweet tooth with something truly indulgent. Chef John's Chocolate Decadence is a luxurious and irresistible dessert that will surely impress your family and friends.

The recipe combines high-quality dark chocolate with butter, eggs, sugar, and a touch of flour to create a velvety and fu...

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Ingredients

  • 18 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 4 teaspoons white sugar
  • 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9-inch cake

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Butter and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
  • Melt semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter together in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula, until chocolate and butter are completely melted and combined. Remove from heat.
  • Beat eggs and sugar together in a bowl with a whisk or an electric mixer until pale and very thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Sift in flour, cayenne, and salt; whisk to combine.
  • Pour 1/4 of egg mixture into chocolate mixture; stir to combine. Pour chocolate mixture into remaining egg mixture and stir until cake batter is combined. Pour batter into prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until just barely set, with a jiggle below the surface, 14 to 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature, wrap in aluminum foil, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

    • Nutrition

    333 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 43mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 32mg

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