This decadent Chocolate Ecstasy is the ultimate treat for serious chocolate lovers. Unlike a traditional cake, this recipe creates a dense, fudgy confection that is best served chilled or frozen. The combination of semi-sweet and unsweetened chocolate delivers a deep, complex cocoa flavor, while the butter adds a luxurious, velvety texture. It’s incredibly simple to make, requiring just a few pantry staples like sugar, butter, and eggs. Perfect for special occasions, romantic dinners, or when you need a serious indulgence, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser that disappears quickly. ItâÂÂs a sophisticated yet easy-to-make showstopper.
Chocolate Ecstasy
Description
This decadent Chocolate Ecstasy is the ultimate treat for serious chocolate lovers. Unlike a traditional cake, this recipe creates a dense, fudgy confection that is best served chilled or frozen. The combination of semi-sweet and unsweetened chocolate delivers a deep, complex cocoa flavor, while the butter adds a luxurious, velvety texture. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly simple to make, requiring just a few pantry staples like sugar, butter, and eggs. Perfect for special occasions, romantic dinners, or when you need a serious indulgence, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser that disappears quickly. ItâÂÂs a sophisticated yet easy-to-make showstopper.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
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Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with a round of parchment or wax paper.
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In a 2-quart glass bowl, combine 3/4 cup of sugar and 1/3 cup water.
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Heat in microwave on HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes, or until boiling.
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Stir in the semi-sweet and unsweetened chocolate and butter until completely melted and smooth.
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In a medium bowl, beat 5 eggs and the remaining 1/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until doubled in volume, about 3-4 minutes.
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Gently stir the egg mixture into the chocolate mixture until well blended.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
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Set the springform pan in a larger rectangular baking pan and add hot water to come up about an inch up the side of the springform pan (water bath).
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Bake for 45 minutes, or until the cake is set.
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Remove pan from the water bath, let cool in the pan, and then refrigerate until firm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 935.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 63.6g98%
- Saturated Fat 39.6g198%
- Cholesterol 129.0mg43%
- Sodium 398.4mg17%
- Total Carbohydrate 89.6g30%
- Dietary Fiber 5.5g22%
- Sugars 83.1g
- Protein 3.0g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.