Sunday, April 22, 2007

ChOcOlAtE TrUfLe CaKe SuPrEmE







Ingredients:

  • 1-1/4 cups (2-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
  • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1 cup (1/2 pt.)cold whipping cream
  • Chocolate curls(optional)

Directions:


1. Heat oven to 425°F. Grease bottom of 8-inch springform pan.


2. Melt butter in medium saucepan over low heat. Add cocoa and 1 cup sugar, stirring until well blended. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in flour and vanilla. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.


3. Beat egg whites with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in medium bowl until soft peaks form; gradually fold into chocolate mixture. Spoon batter into prepared pan.


4. Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until edges are firm (center will be soft). Cool completely on wire rack (cake will sink slightly in center as it cools). Remove side of pan. Refrigerate cake at least 6 hours.


5. Beat whipping cream in small bowl until soft peaks form; spread over top of cake. Cut cake while cold, but let stand at room temperature 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired. 10 servings.



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