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This simple cake from our Test Kitchen is rich and over-the-top chocolatey. The confectioners' sugar on top makes a very pretty presentation when you want to impress those guests.
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Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 188 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 78 mg cholesterol, 50 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Originally published as Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake in Light & Tasty February/March 2008, p54
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Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2010 by smfeldner
Whoerman - thanks so much for sharing your experience - and for your tips on serving. Great idea to substitute chips - much easier! ;-)
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2010 by bookworm8
Is the dark baking chocolate in recipe just regular unsweetened baking chocolate?
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by Whoerman
OK, I promised to rate this again when I made the cake. It was exactly as pictured. I had trouble plating it because of the crumbly texture. However, the taste was out of this world. Even though it didn't have any cream chees in it, it was the same consistency as a chocolate cheesecake. But when you serve it serve it in small slices---It is very rich and a wonderful treat for my daughter and she loved it for her Birthday! I used the Ghirardelli chocolate baking chips to cut out the shredding of the chocolate.
Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2010 by FLT
Sorry if I upset some people - I tend to watch a lot of TV cooking shows, where they stress plating for presentation and eye appeal. If this were a souffle it would look just right, but generally a cake does not look like this. I am sure it is delicious and great for gluten-free people - my only comment was on the presentation. I shall certainly try this cake, but not when I want to impress guests with the plating of the dessert. Mea culpa.
Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2010 by blondie478
pure heaven!
Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2010 by marika_the_beadmaster
I haven't made this yet either but it looks yummy...it doesn't look failed at all more like a yummy souffle type dessert. Tomorrow I am definately going to the store and picking up the prune baby food....or might just pick up prunes and make my own...I'll eat the left over prunes! :)
Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2010 by kittycatgal
Whoerman is right about this cake! It is as rich, moist and delectable as it looks! I am all about substantial, tasty, rustic cakes and tortes . . . I want taste, not just something that looks pretty. One bite and you will not mind one bit that this cake did come up as 'high' as something out of a box!
I would refrain from rating a recipe before trying it. You can't judge a book (or a cake) by its cover!
Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2010 by smfeldner
Hi FLT -- i love flourless chocolate cakes! they are rich & chocolate-y. and actually, i love this type of presentation (as the photo shows). to me it is rustic & homemade. and the top is crackly - offering a hint of crunch to offset the rich chocolate interior. give it a try - you'll be pleasantly surprised!
Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2010 by Whoerman
In answer to FLT, this looks very appealing to me. I have struggled with recipes for a gluten allergy for my daughter. She loves chocolate and this might just fill the need she has. I will be making it soon and will rate it again. Don't give up -- a lot of people are being diagnosed with gluten allergies and having a cake without the expensive ingredients will be very welcome.
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