Hey Y’all!
My cake fell … and it was fantastic! Actually, it was supposed to fall. It’s a recipe for a flourless chocolate cake that I used straight from the pages of Paula Deen’s Chocolate Celebration Magazine.
I bought this publication several months ago mainly because of the cover… Chocolate and Paula… you can’t go wrong there. But, to be honest I haven’t made anything from it until this Saturday. I’ve looked at it a bunch of times and made notes of all the recipes I want to try, but nothing until now.
So, this weekend, I finally decided to go for her Deep Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipe because I’ve never made a flourless cake before and I was intrigued.
I mean, it must be pretty good if someone would make it instead of the one on this cover.
You’ll need a 9-inch springform pan. It has a latch on the side that helps you release the cake. Because there’s no turning this one upside down to get it out.
Place some parchment paper on the bottom so it hangs over. Close the latch to hold the paper in place and secure the sides. You’ll also want to spray the paper with some non-stick cooking spray just to be safe.
After your pan is ready, preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
Separate 6 large eggs. Yolks in one bowl and egg whites in another. Set aside.
You’ll also need 8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate and 4 oz. dark chocolate. Break it up in a large bowl and add 2 sticks of butter (thank you Paula!). Melt in the microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring in between until completely melted and smooth.
Whisk in 1 1/4 cups sugar until combined.
Then add the six egg yolks to the chocolate and sugar mixture, one at a time, whisking after each addition.
Now, in a medium bowl, beat the six egg whites on high with an electric mixer. Beat it for several minutes until stiff peaks form.
Then, gently fold your egg white mixture into the melted chocolate mixture until combined. Pour it in your pan and bake for 1 hour at 325 degrees.
It will rise pretty high in the oven, but when you take it out to cool, it will fall. And fall hard. Yay!
Let it cool one hour on the counter and then for at least four hours in the refrigerator before you release it from the springform pan.
And, when you finally do… it will be worth the wait. I didn’t really know what the texture of the inside would be like, but oh my… it was glorious.
Rich and dense and fudgey! Definitely one for true chocolate lover’s. And, If you don’t like things too rich, then stay away. Stay far, far away!
I also sprinkled a little powdered sugar on top to finish it off.
Okay, a lot!
Here’s what it’s supposed to look like. Mine had a few more cracks, but I was completely and utterly happy with it.
But, wait a minute… let me tell you the real reason I made this cake from Paula’s magazine.
There was a slim chance I was going to be able to meet Paula on Sunday (thanks to my friend Ted and help from someone on her team) and I wanted to have one of her dessert recipes under my belt if I did. You know, in case we had a moment to chit chat and talk about butter and stuff. Yeah, right!
She was speaking at the Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show in Atlanta, and to be honest, I really didn’t think I would get to meet her…
Or get a picture taken with her. Hey, Paula!
My mom and I were so thrilled. She is every bit as beautiful and funny and nice as she is on TV. (And I do mean funny. We also had the opportunity to hear her speak later on and she had the whole place laughing.)
We also met her son, Bobby. Yummy!!! I mean, he was really nice.
Later on, we even met her other yummy, I mean really nice son, Jamie. Unfortunately, I spazzed and didn’t get a picture of him. But, he did help me out with something.
Something I think you’ll like.
See this cookbook. I bought it last minute at the show. (Sorry, her brand new one
was sold out.)
But, that’s okay, because look what Jamie got his mom to do for me just minutes before she went on stage to speak.
Yep, that’s her signature. And, it gets even better.
I’m giving it away! The book… signature and all. Who wants it?
Seriously, at first, I thought I would keep it, and then, I thought… I would keep it! Then, I decided it would be much more fun to give it away. Besides, it could be a great Mother’s Day present for someone. And, don’t feel bad, I’m hoping (fingers crossed) that I can get another copy for myself later.
Better hurry and enter… The winner will be chosen Monday night.
Enter for a chance to win an autographed copy of
Paula Deen’s Kitchen Classics Cookbook
- Leave a comment on this post and tell me why you want it, why you love Paula, why you love butter, or heck, just say “hey, y’all!”
- Leave your comment with a way for me to contact you if you win (either a blog link or email)
- Deadline to enter is Monday, April 20th at 6:00 p.m. (recorded by the comment time stamp)
- The winner will be chosen at random* and announced sometime Monday evening on this post.
* One winner will be chosen at random, using random.org’s integer generator.
Good luck.
More links:
Paula Deen’s Chocolate Celebration
Paula Deen’s The Deen Family Cookbook – NEW!
Paula Deen’s Kitchen Classics Cookbook
Springform Pans
And, Paula’s also on Twitter. Go say hey y’all!
Yay, we have a winner!
Who’s it going to be random integer generator?
Me. Me. Me. ……… No. No. No.
It’s comment #598!
I’m way too late but this looked fun anyway. I’m giving away Jonas Brothers tickets on my blog so I hope I generate half as much interest!
I just lurrve giving good stuff away!
Hey!
can i put in fridge after i bake (after cool down)
becos i did tried, but it turned hard. but if i didn’t, i scared it’ll spoil.
Hey!
can i put in fridge after i bake (after cool down)
becos i did tried, but it turned hard. but if i didn’t, i scared it’ll spoil.
Hey!
can i put in fridge after i bake (after cool down)
becos i did tried, but it turned hard. but if i didn’t, i scared it’ll spoil.
Hey!
can i put in fridge after i bake (after cool down)
becos i did tried, but it turned hard. but if i didn’t, i scared it’ll spoil.
Hey!
can i put in fridge after i bake (after cool down)
becos i did tried, but it turned hard. but if i didn’t, i scared it’ll spoil.
Hey y’all! I LOVE Paula.. and her food.. gods.
I’m totally addicted. Yep. Addicted. Plus.. I’m hosting a dinner and would so use it. ;)
thanks
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Paula Deen is my favorite! That is so cool that you got to meet her. I love your blog! One day, I will have to try one of your delicious recipes. Thanks for everything!
Saw Paula last night in Plano and got a signed copy of her new book. That cake looks soooo yummy, definately want to try it!
I just baked this…it’s in the oven…hope it turns out. Taking it for dinner to friend’s tomorrow (well..ITS not the dinner LOL…home made sushi is for dinner…and this for dessert. :-)
Why can’t I find an email address? I want to send in a photo – can anyone help?
Could you do some sports themed cake pops? Boys like cake balls too! I love your website! You have totally inspired me!
Hi Bakerella, My friend told me about you after she made your cake pops for her daughters birthday, and i fell in love with those, so i asked her if i could have the recipe and she told me to go to this website and I've been looking since, I can't believe I missed out on a chance to win a signed Paula Deen book, My family and I were on vacation that week. & I know my mom would have loved to have that :) Glad to be following this site, you have the cutest blogs :) ~Kelly~
Mmmmm…made this t take to dinner last night…served it with Strawberries and whipped cream. It was so amazing! Thanks for sharing!!
lindsey – you def get the best butter tattoo award!
Erica – it’s on the about page.
OH YUM.
It looks so fudgey and rich and chocolatey and … yum.
I think I just got an extra half inch on my love handle just from looking at it …
Must try this later!
I love all you do. I especially loved the donate life pops. April is National Donate Life Month! Maybe you could bring them back one more time before the month is out!
Blair
http://colbykids.blogspot.com/2009/04/xanders-story.html
Oh my, Bakerella, this was a good choice. I made it last night but had to wait for it to cool in the fridge. You can bet that I had truffle cake for breakfast! Yummmy You were right, rich and fudgy. Thanks a lot!
-Emily
I just made this cake and WOAH…soooo good :) Now I just have to wait to get home, so I can make graduation cap cake balls for my brother’s graduation party :) Any ideas on how I can make the tassels? Thanks again Bakerella!
The cake on the front cover is our favorite, I have made it a couple times now. There are photos on my blog, it is so good, and I don’t even like chocolate. One would think it would be super rich, but it truly isn’t.
wow…you have so many comments I doubt you will notice this one…but made this for Mothers Day and served it with a raspberry/strawberry sauce! FABULOUS! Thanks for posting it!
Sooo…I stumbled across this post very late, obviously. But…I have to tell you just how jealous I am that you got to hang out with Bobby…please tell me just how wonderful he was!!!
From Jabaly – So nice. And even cuter in person.
Made this yesterday evening and it was a HIT!! Thanks for the recipe :)
You MUST try the Mississippi Mud Bars from Paula's chocolate magazine. They are SO delicious!!!
P.S. I love this blog! So inspirational! Crazy photographs too! :) :) :)
Wow, Bakerella – tried this recipe for the first time last night, fridge overnight, and I've just taken it around my office at work… so much love for it! Everyone's in raptures, thank you!
Me encanta todo!!! que rico! amo el chocolate!!!
Saludos
YUM!!!! I still have this bookmarked from the first day I found your site and randomly clicked on it. My best friend is allergic to flour which is so irritating because she always gets tempted by my creations and I always wish to have her opinon, so I’m always look for flour-free recipes. PLUS this just looks soo good. I love paula and I love choccolate!
Thanks so much for this wonderful post! I’m a novice baker, and used a similar recipe this morning, and my cake behaved just like this! Puffed up in the oven, and then totally collapsed. My baking confidence also totally collapsed, so I’m very happy to see this post. I guess I’ll proceed to serve with strawberries and maybe a dollop of creme fraiche, and see how it goes.
Thanks so much for sharing!
I made this cake and kept it in the Springform pan for a day in the fridge, then I made Hershey’s No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake filling and spread that on top of it. Then cooled it in the fridge for another day, then topped with Whipped Cream and Godiva Chocolate squares. Then ate it. Heavenly! Similar to the Cheescake Factory’s Godiva Chocolate Cheescake. You must try it sometime. Thanks so much for posting this cake!!!
I made this yesterday as a birthday cake, and it was just perfect!!! It’s the best chocolate cake I’ve ever had!! :) Thanks for sharing the recipe!! :) Cheers! sheila
I made this today for my husband and I to eat tomorrow for our wedding anniversary dessert :)
It is in the ref. now…. BUT
When I took it out of the oven the center wasnt SET. Is this how it should be or was it not actually done? lol
Thanks for sharing your amazing work! ;)
Love Paula!! I’ve tried this cake before one word AMAZING!!
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I made this the oterh day and it was fantastic!
I am soooo jealous you got to meet her! I wanted to go on her cruise a couple years back, but it was canceled! I would love that cook book to pieces (well i’d try and keep in tact…) (;
do you need a springform pan?
So yummy yay
Mmmm, chocolate……….as usual, I want to lick my computer screen, great job!
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