Fallen Chocolate Cake

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Fallen Chocolate Cake
45 min.
10
515kcal

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Indulge in the rich and decadent delight of our Fallen Chocolate Cake, an exquisite dessert that will elevate any occasion. This gluten-free masterpiece is a chocolate lover’s dream, boasting a luxuriously dense center that beautifully contrasts with its airy, delicate top. With just a handful of simple ingredients, this cake is surprisingly easy to whip up, yet the results are nothing short of spectacular.

Picture this: a warm, gooey chocolate interior, complemented by a cloud-like topping of whipped cream and mascarpone that adds a hint of sweetness to each velvety bite. This cake is not just a dessert; it’s an experience that invites you to savor every moment.

In just 45 minutes, you can create this show-stopping cake that serves 10, making it perfect for gatherings with friends and family or even a special treat for yourself. The rich flavors of semisweet chocolate, combined with the airy texture, deliver a satisfying blend of taste and artistry. Plus, it's gluten-free, ensuring everyone can join in the celebration of this divine treat.

So gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and let the aroma of chocolate fill your home as you embark on a baking adventure that will surely impress. Whether it’s a birthday, a holiday, or just a regular day that needs a sprinkle of magic, this Fallen Chocolate Cake is the perfect way to create sweet memories.

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate coarsely chopped (61%-72% cacao)
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • large eggs 
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.5 cup mascarpone cheese 
  • tablespoons powdered sugar 
  • 0.8 cup sugar divided plus more for pan
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted plus more, room temperature, for pan cut into 1" pieces, (1 stick)
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butterspringform pan and dust with sugar, tappingout any excess.
  2. Combine chocolate, oil, and 1/2 cupbutter in a large heatproof bowl. Set overa saucepan of simmering water and heat,stirring often, until melted.
  3. Remove bowlfrom saucepan.
  4. Separate 4 eggs, placing whites andyolks in separate medium bowls.
  5. Addcocoa powder, vanilla, salt, 1/4 cup sugar,and remaining 2 eggs to bowl with yolksand whisk until mixture is smooth. Graduallywhisk yolk mixture into chocolate mixture,blending well.
  6. Using an electric mixer on high speed,beat egg whites until frothy. With mixerrunning, gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar; beatuntil firm peaks form.
  7. Gently fold egg whites into chocolatemixture in 2 additions, folding just untilincorporated between additions. Scrapebatter into prepared pan; smooth top andsprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
  8. Bake until top is puffed and starting tocrack and cake is pulling away from edge ofpan, 35-45 minutes.
  9. Transfer to a wire rackand let cake cool completely in pan (cakewill collapse in the center and crack furtheras it cools). DO AHEAD: Cake can be made1 day ahead. Cover in pan and store airtightat room temperature.
  10. Using an electric mixer on mediumhighspeed, beat cream, mascarpone, andpowdered sugar in a medium bowl until softpeaks form.
  11. Remove sides of springform pan fromcake. Mound whipped cream mixture incenter of cake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories515kcal
Protein5.59%
Fat68.3%
Carbs26.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.01
Glycemic Load
10.47
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.4256522312112%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.65mg
Epicatechin
1.96mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:514.53kcal
25.73%
Fat:39.48g
60.74%
Saturated Fat:22.13g
138.34%
Carbohydrates:33.95g
11.32%
Net Carbohydrates:31.31g
11.39%
Sugar:28.61g
31.78%
Cholesterol:175.85mg
58.62%
Sodium:234.15mg
10.18%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Caffeine:26.68mg
8.89%
Protein:7.27g
14.54%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.26%
Copper:0.42mg
20.97%
Vitamin A:967.17IU
19.34%
Selenium:12.67µg
18.1%
Phosphorus:157mg
15.7%
Magnesium:60.43mg
15.11%
Iron:2.49mg
13.85%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.1%
Fiber:2.64g
10.55%
Zinc:1.28mg
8.51%
Vitamin K:8.71µg
8.3%
Vitamin E:1.19mg
7.92%
Vitamin D:1.15µg
7.67%
Calcium:70.16mg
7.02%
Potassium:243.65mg
6.96%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.26%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.21%
Folate:15.71µg
3.93%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.53%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.81%
Vitamin B3:0.3mg
1.52%
Source:Epicurious