Richard Sax's poofy soufflé of a chocolate cake intentionally caves in the center, leaving a craggy, wafer-like rim behind and a mousse-y hollow that you fill up with cold whipped cream. The effect is dramatic, bold and impossibly delicious. SUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8

Serves: 8 to 12
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min

INGREDIENTS

Chocolate Cake:
8 ounces (225g) best-quality bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup (110g) unsalted butter, at room temperature and cut into 1-tablespoon pieces
6 large eggs
1 cup (200g) sugar
2 tablespoons cognac or Grand Marnier (optional)
Finely grated zest of 1 orange (about 1 tablespoon; optional)

Whipped Cream:
1 1/2 cups (355g) heavy cream, very cold
3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Unsweetened cocoa powder and/or bittersweet chocolate shavings, for topping

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