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Expand1 cup unsalted butter, cut in pieces Ask a question about this ingredient
12 ounces dark (70-72%) chocolate, broken in pieces Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup granulated sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
6 large eggs Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons vanilla extract Ask a question about this ingredient
Raspberry Coulis (recipe below) Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 9" springform pan. Line with parchment paper. Butter parchment paper. Dust pan with high quality unsweetened cocoa powder.
Ask a question about this stepMelt butter and chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.
Ask a question about this stepWhisk sugar and eggs together in a large bowl. Stir in vanilla extract. Add chocolate and stir to combine well.
Ask a question about this stepPour batter into prepared pan. Bake until set and top begins to crack, about 45 minutes. (The center will still be moist.) Cool pan completely on rack. Remove pan side.
Ask a question about this stepTransfer cake to serving plate. Dust with sifted icing/confectioners sugar. Serve with raspberry coulis and whipped cream.
Ask a question about this step16 ounces frozen raspberries Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup granulated sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
Stir frozen raspberries and sugar in pan over medium-low heat until raspberries thaw and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
Ask a question about this stepPass raspberries through fine-meshed sieve to separate seeds from coulis. Discard seeds.
Ask a question about this stepWhat a gorgeous photo!! And the cake and coulis look scrumptious, too! Love the red rose and the dessert wine, too . . . . very nice.
Can't wait to try this -- this looks delicious!
Oh my. Many years ago, I had a recipe from an old food magazine for a similar cake that I made often for special occasions, and I've been trying to track down something similar for ages. This is just what I have been looking for!
This sounds so good, that although we will be in Wyoming, skiing over Valentine's weekend, I plan on packing some excellent chocolate and my springform pan so that I can make this cake for my wife on Valentine's day. May need to try to smuggle some Banyuls too! Thanks!