CHOCOLATE PRUNE & COGNAC CAKE RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by á-595
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Prunes: Combine prunes, 1/3 cup cognac & 3 tbsp sugar in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Cover and let steep 2 hours. Cake: Melt chocolate with 5 tbsp cognac & coffee in a heavy 2qt saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Whisk in butter 1 tbsp at a time. Mix in 3/4 cup sugar, flour, cinnamon, and allspice. Blend in yolks. Cool mixture slightly. Preheat the oven to 350. Butter 8-10 cup bundt pan dust with flour. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites, salt, & cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add 1/4 cup sugar 1 tbsp at a time & beat until almost stiff but not dry. Whisk chocolate mixture to loosen. Gently fold in 1/4 whites. Gently fold back into remaining whites. Gently fold in prune mixture. Pour into prepared pan. Bake until center if firm about 45min- 1 hour. Cool in pan 25 minutes. Cool on rack compeletely. Wrap tight and let stand overnight. Glaze: Bring cream to simmer in a heavy saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Add Cognac. Cool until glaze mounds slightly on spoon. Spoon glaze over cake. Allow glaze to drip down sides. Let stand until set.
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Alanna Ballensky
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a special event, but it's also easy enough to make for a weeknight dessert.
Akib Hussain
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this cake again and again.
Liz Eury
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out at all. It was a dense, gooey mess.
Raju Dhital
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Ermia Shadkam
[email protected]The cognac flavor was a bit too strong for me. I think I'll use less next time.
Muzamil Akram
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry. I think I should have added more moisture, maybe some sour cream or yogurt.
James Odom
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Anuja Budhathoki
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
Zwivhuya Okhethwa
[email protected]This cake is absolutely stunning! I made it for a special occasion, and it was the perfect centerpiece. The chocolate and cognac flavors are perfectly balanced.
carzy Bay
[email protected]I was looking for a chocolate cake recipe that was a little bit different, and this one definitely fit the bill. The prunes and cognac added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. The cake was also very moist and rich.
Rao Riyaz
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make! I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together. It's also really versatile - I've made it with different types of fruit and nuts, and it's always delicious.
Al Mamun Gaming
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of prunes, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The prunes added a lovely sweetness and moisture to the cake. I also loved the cognac glaze.
Tisha Prog
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of chocolate, prunes, and cognac was divine. It was so moist and flavorful, and the cognac gave it a lovely boozy kick. I'll definitely be making this again.