Chocolate Decadence
"Inspired by the (now) old-school, ultra-rich, mousselike chocolate cake that usually called for a whole pound of chocolate, half a dozen eggs and lots of butter, here is an enlightened rendition with deep bittersweet chocolate flavor and that dense melt-in-your-mouth texture so characteristic of the genre. No one will guess it’s healthier. The secret is excellent natural cocoa powder and good-quality bittersweet chocolate, preferably with 70% cacao. Although the cake can be eaten once it’s completely cool, it comes out of the pan much easier and even tastes better if it has been chilled at least overnight...."
INGREDIENTS
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7 ounces 60-70% bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (about 1 1/3 cups)
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably natural (see Note)
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 cup nonfat or low-fat milk
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2 large egg yolks, at room temperature (see Tip)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 large egg whites, at room temperature
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1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
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2-3 oranges
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/4 cup water
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