Chocolate is an amazing joyful food loaded with the psychoactive feel-good chemicals which releases dopamine in the pleasure centers of the brain. It also contains tryptophan, an amino acid that converts into serotonin, a neurotransmitter known to promote a sense of well-being and relaxation. Chocolate is good for your brain, as it contains the compound resveratrol, which has been found to slow cognitive decline. Chocolate is made from Cocoa, the crushed or ground seeds of the cacao tree. The raw cacao bean is a concentrated source of antioxidants. It has more antioxidants than red wine and green tea, which makes it one of the most healing longevity foods. To the people of Central America, the cacao tree was a gift from the god Quetzalcoatl, as it contains compounds that induce a sense of well-being.
Light and Gooey Flourless Chocolate Cake
You will need:
1 12 oz package of chocolate chips or 3 bars (3 to 3.5 ounce) of your favorite chocolate
1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
2 Tablespoons strong coffee or cognac both work well
2 teaspoons vanilla
6 eggs, separated
1/2 cup sugar
Preheat oven to 350. Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper and set aside. Boil water in a large saucepan. Place the chocolate chips in a heat resistant bowl and set the bowl over the boiling water to melt the chocolate. If using bars, break the chocolate into bits as you place it in the bowl. Stir the chocolate as it begins to melt. Add the coffee and the butter and stir until mixture is smooth. Heat only until the chocolate is melted having care not to overcook. When the chocolate mixture is smooth remove the pan from the heat. Mix in egg yolks and vanilla. Stir until smooth and set aside. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until foamy. Add the sugar and beat until shiny soft peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten. Gently fold another third of the whites into the batter. And lastly fold the remaining third into the chocolate mixture retaining as much fluffiness as possible. Spoon the mixture into the springform pan and bake for 40 minutes. The outside should be crispy while the inside is gooey. Top with whipped cream or serve with vanilla ice cream.
Chocolate is an amazing joyful food loaded with the psychoactive feel-good chemicals which releases dopamine in the pleasure centers of the brain. It also contains tryptophan, an amino acid that converts into serotonin, a neurotransmitter known to promote a sense of well-being and relaxation. Chocolate is good for your brain, as it contains the compound resveratrol, which has been found to slow cognitive decline. Chocolate is made from Cocoa, the crushed or ground seeds of the cacao tree. The raw cacao bean is a concentrated source of antioxidants. It has more antioxidants than red wine and green tea, which makes it one of the most healing longevity foods. To the people of Central America, the cacao tree was a gift from the god Quetzalcoatl, as it contains compounds that induce a sense of well-being.