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Espresso Chocolate Cake

Cinda Chavich
Course Dessert
Cuisine GF
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate chopped
  • 1/3 cup brewed espresso If you don't have this, try instant espresso or substitute coffee.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 eggs separated
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • confectioner's sugar or unsweetened cocoa powder for serving
  • sweetened whipped cream or ice cream for serving
  • chocolate-covered espresso beans for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, combine bittersweet and semisweet chocolate, espresso, 1/4 cup sugar and butter; heat over medium heat, stirring, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir for 5 minutes to cool.
  • In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until almost stiff. Add 1 Tbsp sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, lightly whisk egg yolks. Whisk in a little of the chocolate mixture. Gradually whisk in the remaining chocolate mixture. Fold in beaten egg whites until well mixed but still fluffy.
  • Wrap the base of a buttered 7-inch springform pan with foil. Pour batter into the pan and cover with a piece of buttered foil, making sure pan is well sealed.
  • Set rack in the bottom of the pressure cooker. Pour in 2 cups water for steaming. Fold a 2-foot long pieces of foil folded several times to make a strip strong enough to lift the pan. Center pan on midpoint of strip and fold the ends together to make a handle. Lower the pan into the cooker.
  • Lock the lid in place and bring the cooker up to full pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, just to maintain even pressure, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow pressure to drop naturally. Using foil handle, lift pan out of the cooker onto a cooling rack. Remove foil lid and let cake cool completely.
  • Release cake from pan and dust with confectioner's sugar. Cut into wedges and serve with whipped cream and an espresso bean on top of each wedge.