FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH ROSEMARY GANACHE

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Rosemary Ganache image

This rich cake is the essence of moist, dense and chocolaty. A silky chocolate ganache infused with rosemary really takes it over the top. -Kelly Gardner, Alton, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup dry red wine
8 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
GANACHE:
9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 fresh rosemary sprigs

Steps:

Line the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan with parchment; grease the paper. Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the chocolate, butter and wine over low heat, stirring constantly while melting. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until frothy and doubled in volume, about 5 minutes. Gradually fold eggs into chocolate mixture, one-third at a time, until well blended. Pour into prepared pan. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until outer edges are set (center will jiggle). Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool completely on a wire rack., Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Invert onto a serving platter; remove parchment., Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream and rosemary just to a boil. Remove from the heat; discard rosemary. Pour cream over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Pour over cake. Chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 35g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.