FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE-DATE CAKE
A purée of bourbon and plump Medjool dates suffuses this divinely intense dessert; it gets swirled into both the batter and the caramel glaze. This recipe comes from Martha Stewart's Cake Perfection: 100+ Recipes for the Sweet Classic, From Simple to Stunning (Clarkson Potter).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, bring dates and bourbon to a simmer; cook, stirring, until almost all of liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; cover and let cool. Purée in a food processor until smooth. (You should have about 1 cup.)
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter a 9-inch springform pan. Line bottom with parchment; butter parchment. Dust pan with cocoa, tapping out any excess.
- In a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pan of simmering water, melt butter and chocolate, whisking until smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in 2/3 cup date purée. Let cool; whisk in egg yolks, kosher salt, and cinnamon.
- Beat egg whites on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Slowly add 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold one-third of whites into chocolate mixture, then fold in remaining whites. Transfer to prepared pan, smoothing top with an offset spatula.
- Bake until set, cracking a bit on edges, and shiny in center, about 30 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool completely. Run a paring knife around sides of pan; remove from pan and transfer to a cake plate.
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring remaining 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Let boil, without stirring, until deep golden brown, swirling pan to color evenly, and washing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to keep crystals from forming, 10 to 11 minutes. Remove from heat; carefully pour in cream (it will spatter), stirring to combine. Stir in remaining 1/3 cup date purée. Pass caramel through a fine sieve to remove lumps. Let cool until thick but pourable, about 30 minutes.
- Pour caramel over cake, spreading with an offset spatula so it drips over sides. Sprinkle with flaky salt. Slice cake with a knife dipped in hot water, then wiped down between slices; serve with whipped cream.
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Salim Sk
[email protected]I've made this cake for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it. I highly recommend it!
Md Zura Alom
[email protected]This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, looks impressive, and tastes delicious. I highly recommend it!
Sagar gurung
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this recipe changed my mind! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the dates added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.
jeffreytogo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavor was amazing and the texture was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Lydia Atuhaire
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly and the texture was gummy. I had to throw it away.
aryan 999
[email protected]This cake was okay. It was a bit too dense for my taste and the flavor was just average. I wouldn't make this cake again.
Gardening Nepal
[email protected]I was disappointed with this cake. It was dry and crumbly and the flavor was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Galabuzi Ssemambo
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The texture was nice and moist and the flavor was rich. I would recommend this cake to someone who likes their desserts on the sweeter side.
Daniela Lopez
[email protected]I loved this cake! It was so moist and chocolatey. The dates added a nice sweetness and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Hashim Gujjar
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The flavor was amazing and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Rojen Khan
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake turned out perfectly and was so delicious. The dates added a great flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Frimpong Joshua
[email protected]This cake was amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It was so rich and decadent, and the dates added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Jeffrey Leeds
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so moist and chocolatey, and the dates give it a unique flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!
ZAZI ZONDO
[email protected]This flourless chocolate date cake was a hit at my dinner party! It was easy to make and had a rich, decadent flavor. The dates added a nice sweetness and moisture to the cake.