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Cakes II - Flourless Chocolate Cake

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  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Video Length: 16:22
  • Course: Just Desserts WTF?

Instead of flour, whipped egg whites give this cake its lift and rise. Here are a few tips: Remember, when melting chocolate, don't let it get too hot. You don't want it to cook the egg yolks when they're added later. Add ingredients gradually - especially when combining with egg whites. Dumping ingredients suddenly will deflate your whites.

Dale Levitski (Season 3)

Chicago native Dale has been a chef for six years, with plans underway to open his own restaurant. Whether he's cooking four-star meals, diving, or doing gymnastics, Dale's competitive edge is undeniable. He has created something he calls "flavor math," where the right number of spices can bring the perfect flavor and taste. He uses French American cultural influences in his cooking, and is serious about putting his skills to the ultimate test. He loves the fact that the other contestants could be "out-cooked by a queer." Dale will say what everyone else is thinking.