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Warm Center Chocolate Pyramid Cake




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


Because the chocolate cakes need to freeze 24 hours before they can be baked, this dessert takes some advance planning.



List of Ingredients




Nuggets
5 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water

Chocolate Cake
2 eggs, separated
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
4 ounces semisweet chocolate
3 tablespoons cake flour, sifted
3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
3 tablespoons almond powder
6 tablespoons sugar

Chocolate Sauce
5 tablespoons sugar
7 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 cup heavy cream

Confectioners' sugar for dusting cakes


Recipe



To make the nuggets: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan melt the chocolate, cream, butter, and water over low heat. Mix gently until well combined and pour into a small ice cube tray. Freeze for 24 hours. While the nuggets are freezing, proceed with the cake recipe and let the cake remain in the refrigerator until you are ready to complete the dessert.

To make the chocolate cake: Lightly butter and dust with flour six 4-ounce cupcake molds or cups in a muffin tin. Separate the eggs. Place the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a balloon whip. On high speed whisk until soft peaks form. In a steady stream add the sugar and continue beating on high speed until stiff. Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. While maintaining a very low heat, gradually add the cake flour, mixing until a paste is formed. Add the softened butter, mixing until it is well incorporated. Mix in the almond powder and sugar. Remove the pan from the heat and add the egg yolks. Gently fold in the egg whites, and set aside.The cake batter will be somewhat grainy. Fill the prepared molds with the cake batter. Place the frozen nuggets in the center of each mold (not the bottom) and let the molds rest in the freezer 24 hours before baking.

To make the chocolate sauce: In a medium saucepan combine the sugar, water, cocoa powder, and cream, and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and transfer to a clean container. Cover and chill for 24 hours.

To assemble: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Place the cake molds in the upper third of the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until firm. While the molds are baking, decorate individual dessert plates with the chocolate sauce. The chef likes to serve the sauce cold to contrast with the warm cakes but, if you prefer, the sauce may be warmed slowly over a low heat. Remove the cakes from the oven and let cool on a rack. To remove the cakes from the molds, carefully run a sharp knife around the inner edge of the mold and invert onto dessert plates. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.