Chocolate Indulgence
Submitted by sassyred888
Barely-baked chocolate truffle squares with a full pound of melted semi-sweet chocolate, whipped egg whites, and a tangy sour cream swirl on top. Chilled, sliced, and frozen for make-ahead indulgence.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
30 minREADY
7 hrsThis is less of a cake and more of a chocolate truffle that got pressed into a pan. A full pound of semi-sweet chocolate melts with three-quarters of a cup of butter, then egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla go in. Whipped egg whites fold through for a mousse-like lightness.
Here’s the clever part. A cup of batter gets held back, mixed with sour cream, and spread over the top before baking. That sour cream layer bakes into a tangy, creamy contrast against all that dense chocolate underneath.
It comes out of the oven looking undone in the center. That’s the point. A long chill in the fridge firms it into something sliceable, fudgy, and intensely rich. Cut small squares with a hot knife. These are potent.
Kitchen Tips
- The center is supposed to look unset when it comes out of the oven. Don’t overbake or you lose the truffle texture
- Chill for the full 4 to 6 hours before cutting. Patience is what makes these sliceable instead of a puddle
- Run your knife under hot water and wipe dry between cuts for clean, sharp edges
- Wrap individual squares and freeze for up to a month. They thaw in minutes and taste just as good
Ingredients
Directions
In large saucepan, melt chocolate and butter together, then gradually add sugar and flour, stirring constantly with wire whisk.
Add egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each.
Stir in vanilla. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into chocolate mixture.
Pour all but 1 cup of mixture into buttered 8×8-inch pan.
Add 1 cup sour cream to reserved 1 cup batter and spread evenly over top of mixture in pan.
Bake at 375℉ (190℃) for 25 minutes. The center will not look done or set.
Cool completely, cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
Cut into 1½ inch squares with a hot knife. Individual pieces can be wrapped and frozen.
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