Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake with Caramel Sauce

Ingredients and Weight:

• Chocolate (bittersweet or semi-sweet), 16 ounces (454 grams)
• Unsalted butter, 10 tablespoons (140 grams)
• Sugar, 1 cup (200 grams)
• Eggs, 5 large
• Egg yolks, 3 large
• Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters)
• Caramel sauce, for serving (see recipe below)

Caramel Sauce:

• Sugar, 1 cup (200 grams)
• Butter, 4 tablespoons (57 grams)
• Heavy cream, 1/2 cup (120 milliliters)
• Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters)

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

40-45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3 (Intermediate)

Preparation Method Steps:

For the Chocolate Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23-centimeter) round cake pan.
2. Melt chocolate and butter over a double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
4. Gradually whisk in melted chocolate mixture.
5. Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let cake cool slightly in the pan before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Caramel Sauce:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar.
2. Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter until melted and combined.
3. Gradually whisk in heavy cream until smooth.
4. Stir in vanilla extract.

To Serve:

1. Warm cake slices in a microwave or oven.
2. Drizzle with caramel sauce.
3. Garnish with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of the cake):

• Calories: 530
• Fat: 35 grams
• Carbohydrates: 55 grams
• Protein: 10 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich, decadent, and chocolatey
• Warm and gooey center
• Served with a sweet and buttery caramel sauce
• Perfect for special occasions or a romantic dinner

User Comments:

• "This was the best chocolate cake I've ever had! The caramel sauce was amazing." - Jane D.
• "The cake was so moist and flavorful. I loved the combination of the chocolate and caramel." - John S.
• "I made this for my wife's birthday, and she absolutely loved it. It was a perfect treat." - Mark B.

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
• Don't overbake the cake, or it will be dry.
• Let the cake cool completely before serving, or it will be difficult to slice.
• If you don't have a double boiler, you can melt the chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until smooth.