Chocolate Rich Velvety Dessert (Printable Version)
A luscious chocolate dessert with a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture, enhanced by cocoa and fresh raspberries.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolate Base
01 - 8.8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
02 - 5.3 oz unsalted butter, cut into pieces
03 - 3.5 oz granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Eggs
05 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
→ Cream
06 - 4 fl oz heavy cream
→ Optional Garnish
07 - Cocoa powder, for dusting
08 - Fresh raspberries or whipped cream, to serve
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 320°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
02 - In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt dark chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - Stir in granulated sugar and vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
05 - Gently fold in the heavy cream until the batter is smooth and glossy.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly.
07 - Bake for 30 minutes or until the center is just set yet remains slightly soft.
08 - Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, run a knife around the edges, then remove carefully. Cool completely before chilling at least 1 hour for optimal texture.
09 - Dust with cocoa powder and serve with fresh raspberries or whipped cream as desired.
# Expert Insights:
01 -
- This dessert melts in your mouth with an intensely rich chocolate flavor that feels like a cozy secret between friends
- It strikes the perfect balance of being indulgent yet surprisingly easy to make, winning hearts every time
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- Make sure not to overbake; the center should remain slightly soft to keep that melt-in-your-mouth texture
- Adding a pinch of sea salt or espresso powder can unexpectedly deepen the chocolate flavor and elevate the dessert
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- Use good quality chocolate; it directly impacts the depth of flavor
- Room temperature eggs blend better to create a smooth batter without streaks