I decorated it with fresh whipped cream, fresh raspberries and a raspberry Coulis. Super party dessert! But if you DO, then this is for you!!! Unfortunately I have been unable to find it. The recipe is perfect as is and I will make it again without changing a thing. I made this for a French friend of mine who was homesick while she was. Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat. Usually as a dessert during the holidays. Add chocolate and whisk until smooth. Butter 10-inch-diameter springform pan. I made this 2 days before serving. I did add my own touch, and crushed up some orange Thai chilis I grew this summer, and had dried. I have been making this for birthdays and special occasions since 2007! Perfect perfect perfect. Excellent! Add chocolate and whisk until smooth. Invert a serving plate over the cake and flip it over, so the plate is on the bottom and the cake on top. I served this with fresh raspberries and whipping cream but I think strawberries would be just as nice. So easy too. I made this for a family gathering and everyone loved it...even the folks who claim they aren't crazy about chocolate cake. Amazing!!! What a fantastic recipe. A Perfect Flourless Chocolate Cake La Bête Noire (The Black Beast) is truly a dangerous beast as once it is made, you will find yourself mysteriously in front of it at the strangest times of the day, slicing off “just a sliver” to have “just one more taste” of the … Little slices are necessary with this rich, chocolatey beast of a cake (bête noire = the black beast, which is so deserving of a name for this cake). When I found this recipe I was eager to try it as it seemed quick and easy. Add the chocolate off the heat, and stir very gently until smooth. But it's very good, texture is wonderful, and very chocolate. I've made it many times exactly like this recipe! Remove from heat. It’s very “soft”). I'm looking forward to experimenting with different spices and flavorings in the future. So easy to make. Added chili and cardamom to the ganache! Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then run a sharp knife around the sides to release the cake. Serve alone, with sauce or with glaze (Ganache), recipe included. OMG!!! Remove from heat. Add chocolate and whisk until smooth. I used to be able to purchase a similar cake for my daughter who is gluten sensitive. Place cake pan in large roasting pan. 8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, cut into 16 pieces, plus more for the pan Bring whipping cream to simmer in small saucepan over medium heat. Wrap 3 layers of heavy-duty foil around outside of pan, bringing foil to top of rim. It was so simple and elegant. Preheat oven to 350°F. Not bad, but a little too "one note" as a previous reviewer has said. Made this for Christmas dessert for the gluten intolerant. Whisk sugar … Simmer 5 minutes. Bête noire is a flourless chocolate cake that gets its silky, ultra smooth, almost custard-like texture from the sugar syrup in the base, as well as from gentle baking. Then add the butter, piece by piece, stirring to melt it completely. Remember to take it out of the fridge and let it rest before serving if you want it a little softer :-), This is the most wonderful cake. lots of ooooo's and aaaaa's and eyes rolling in the back of the head. I paired it with berries and fresh whipped cream. This is so easy and is the equivalent of the famous “Chocolate Decadence”. Add the chocolate/butter mixture to the eggs and mix to incorporate completely. Well let me tell you, this recipe makes to look like a gourmet pastry chef! Best when made ahead and sits in fridge overnight!!!!! Butter the paper. It is easy to add extra touches to personalize it to your tastes, as others have said (love the idea of orange liqueur or spicy thai chilli powder! Butter a 9” cake pan (not a springform) and place a circle of parchment or wax paper on the bottom, covering it completely. Or lavender? Mine had the consistency of a torte or truffle. Easy to make and love the ganache. It is a delicious and often-requested part of our dessert repertoire. It can be eaten almost before cooling and can be kept for a week. DO NOT OVERBEAT! Definitely my new go to chocolate cake recipe. I suppose you might do the same with ginger, maybe, if you're feeling adventurous. Spoon and scrape the mixture into the prepared pan. Alex enjoys this best straight out the fridge, cold. It's so rich and decadent. Served with berries and whipped cream with a little vanilla extract and orange extract. This phenomenal take on a classic flourless chocolate cake lives up to its translation, 'The Black Beast.". Note: I cook longer as I don’t trust the consistency. If you don't like rich, dense desserts then you wouldn't like this. Cool completely in pan. A thin slice is plenty, you could satisfy 16 people with this recipe - many won't finish! I used 72% chocolate and it is perfect. This has been a success both times I made it (with just powdered sugar instead of ganache for a lactose free friend and with). Absolutely delicious. Could easily update with espresso, orange or raspberry flavors, but plain ol' chocolate is excellent. I just made this for my birthday and everyone loved it. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 1/1/20) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 1/1/20). Bring to a rapid boil over high heat and cook about 2 minutes. We made a cinnamon whipped cream that complemented it perfectly. Dusted with powdered sugar and garnished with strawberries and blackberries. Ooh, that'll be next for me! 9 tablespoons (1 stick plus 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, diced, 18 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped, 8 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped. I did not use a water bath as my torte pans were actually non-stick lined stiff baking paper (which worked perfectly). I had the perfect amount of ganache, according to the original recipe, to pool nice a layer on each torte, though it did not quite reach the edges, but was still pleasing to the eye and the mouth. I used bittersweet chocolate for the cake and 50/50 bitter and semi-sweet for the ganache. So creamy and rich. Cover with plastic wrap and unmold onto a cookie sheet. Yum! This is a cake that is extremely easy to make and a huge crowd pleaser. DO AHEAD: Run knife around pan sides to loosen cake; release sides. Absolutely amazing! So yes, do make this! It pulled away from the pan edge when it cooled. Pour over top of cake still in pan. normally make traditional dishes ..enjoyed this new "try" easy enough to make and delightful dish! This is from Lora Brody, Growing up on the Chocolate Diet, and she confesses that this took hundreds of tries to perfect. Line bottom of pan with parchment round; butter parchment. There is nothing missing originally, and there is a lot of room to get creative! This torte is amazing and delicious! Shhhh!! This will be my go to flourless cake recipe from now on. I also think if you used orange extract in the ganache it might even be a nice addition. — this causes nasty air bubbles. Oh my good God was this amazing! I will definitely be making this again. Used 60% chocolate, 10-inch springform, and it turned out perfectly. Made this for a birthday party for a group of us "grain free" ladies. Set both in the oven and pour hot water into the larger pan. Baked for exactly 50 mins, and when I took it out, it moved slightly, but I left it in the water bath and it cooked perfectly. ½ pound unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into small pieces, plus butter for greasing the pan Really beautiful presentation. Combine 1 cup water and sugar in small saucepan. Thank you for this awesome recipe!. Pour batter into prepared pan. 21.4 g Whenever I'm looking to impress, this is a go-to without hesitation! So easy and will make again! Don't tell anyone, but this is one of the easiest, most decadent recipes I have ever had the pleasure of making...and eating! I made this into six 4" mini tortes, and baked for about 30 minutes, maybe a little longer- I just kept checking until the middles didn't jiggle much. bakery ones from home and hugged me it's the most perfect thing ever. 7 %. Powered by the Parse.ly Publisher Platform (P3). Preheat oven to 350°F. A little too dense for my taste. Whisk sugar syrup into chocolate; cool slightly. 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