Flourless Chocolate Cake with Toasted Hazelnuts and Brandied Cherries Recipe | Epicurious

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Toasted Hazelnuts and Brandied Cherries Recipe | Epicurious

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This over-the-top cake has impressive looks and moistness. Start the cherries ahead: They soak in brandy for a week and then in syrup for at least two days.

Keywords

  • cake
  • brandy
  • cherry
  • chocolate
  • hazelnut
  • gluten free
  • electric mixer
  • bon appétit
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Ingredients

  • 1 750-ml bottle brandy
  • 1 1/2 cups dried tart cherries
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 10 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, diced
  • 10 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 9 large egg whites
  • 8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 cups hazelnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
  • Whipped cream

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