Chocolate Mousse Cake
Episode: Emeril's Chocolate Contest, Recipe courtesy of Gayle Etre

This cake has a soft center, sort of like molten lava cakes. The picture reminds me of gooey brownies, and the recipe uses only 6 T. of flour and includes chopped walnuts, usually found in brownies. Some reviewers enjoyed this cake with vanilla ice cream.

1 tablespoon instant coffee
2 sticks butter melted
8 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla
16 ounces semisweet chocolate chips melted
6 tablespoons flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
Whipped cream, for garnish

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Add instant coffee to melted butter. Set aside.

Beat the egg whites until stiff, set aside. Beat the egg yolks until lemon colored in an upright mixer. Add the sugar to the egg yolks and beat until combined. Add the brandy, vanilla, melted butter, and chocolate. Add the flour, just to combine. Fold in the egg whites and walnuts.

Pour into a greased and floured 9-inch springform pan and bake about 20 minutes. Center will be soft. Serve with whipped cream.

8 to 10 servings