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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Bittersweet Chocolate Topping
Garnish
Method
Baking the Base
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Base
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Preparing the Topping
- 6
Heat Cream
In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the heavy cream to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Melt Chocolate
Once the cream is simmering, remove it from the heat and add the bittersweet chocolate chips. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- 8
Top the Base
Once the base has cooled slightly, pour the chocolate topping over the cake and spread evenly.
Garnishing
- 9
Add Whipped Cream
Once the chocolate topping has set slightly, add dollops of whipped cream on top.
- 10
Sprinkle with Chocolate Shavings
Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top of the whipped cream for decoration.
- 11
Finish with Sea Salt
Lightly sprinkle sea salt over the entire dish to enhance the bittersweet flavor.