Recipe for Treason by Andrea Penrose

Author:Andrea Penrose [Penrose, Andrea]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Mystery
ISBN: 9780451238863
Publisher: Signet
Published: 2012-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

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From Lady Arianna’s Chocolate Notebooks

Intense Chocolate Mousse Cake

10 ounces bittersweet chocolate

9 tablespoons unsalted butter

6 large eggs, separated

Pinch of salt

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons brandy

1 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cover the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with a double layer of foil. Using a microwave oven or double boiler, melt the chocolate and butter together; set aside to cool.

2. Using an electric mixer, whisk the egg whites and salt until thick. Add 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar, and continue to whisk until stiff and shiny but not dry. Set aside. In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar until pale, frothy and increased in volume. Whisk in the brandy. Fold in the cooled chocolate mixture.

3. Place a kettle of water over heat, and bring it to a boil. Fold about 1/2 cup of the whisked egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Gently fold in the remaining whites, being careful not to let the mixture deflate. Pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan, and place the springform pan in a roasting pan. Add boiling water to the roasting pan to come halfway up the side of the springform pan. Bake for 45 minutes; the top of the cake will be hard and the inside will be gooey.

4. Remove the cake pan from the water, and place on a rack to cool completely. Unwrap the foil and remove the side of the springform pan. Place the cake on a serving platter. Just before serving, dust the top with confectioners’ sugar passed through a sieve.

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