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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 FULL RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/2zSRXht CONNECT WITH FOOD52 Web: https://food52.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52 Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletter ABOUT FOOD52 As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.