Chocolate San Andreas Cake

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This very dense chocolate cake is named after the famous California fault becaus it forms big cracks as it bakes and cools.

Time to Prepare this Recipe 90 minutes Prep: 40 minutes Cook: 50 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 273 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 16 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

8 ounces chocolate (semi-sweet) coarsely chopped
6 ounces chocolate unsweetened unsweetened, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup butter unsalted, cut up
9 large eggs large, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons flour, unbleached all-purpose
1 x powdered sugar

Directions

Adjust the oven rack to the lower third of the oven.

Prehat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Butter and flour a 10-inch springform pan.

Heat the chocolates and butter in a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently, until melted.

Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally about 25 minutes.

Beat the eggs in a large mixer bowl until frothy.

Gradually add the sugar and beat until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored and ribbon forms when the beaters are lifted, about 10 minutes.

Add the vanilla.

Gradually add the chocolate mixture and beat well.

Fold in the flour and pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until the top of the cake begins to crack.

Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.

Remove the sides of the pan and place on a serving plate.

Sprinkle the top with confectioners' sugar.

For best results, cut the cake with a knife dipped in warm water, wiping off the knife between cuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 75g
Amount per Serving
Calories 273 58% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.0g27%
 Saturated Fat 10.0g51%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 142mg47%
Sodium 103mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 28.0g9%
 Dietary Fiber 2.0g7%
 Sugars 25.0g
Protein 5.0g10%
Vitamin A 8%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 3%  Iron 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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