Alton Brown's "The Puffy" | Beantown Baker

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Alton Brown’s “The Puffy”

As you all know, I love Alton Brown. I’ve made a few of his recipes recently including his overnight cinnamon rolls and his famous chewy chocolate chip cookie. He did a great episode of Good Eats where he created three very different versions of chocolate chip cookie by making slight variations of the Nestle Tollhouse recipe.

To say I really enjoyed “The Chewy” is an understatement. It is delicious. I can’t rave about it enough. I decided to try out another recipe from the episode “The Puffy”.

I didn’t have any butter flavored shortening, so I ended up using 1/2 butter and 1/2 shortening. Other than that, I followed the recipe exactly. These cookies were very puffy when they came out of the oven, but they deflated quite a bit as they cooled. The cake flour gives these cookies a great texture and this is another great chocolate chip cookie recipe, but I much prefer The Chewy. I just like chewy cookies.

The Puffy – from Alton Brown – I got 4 dozen cookies using my cookie scoop1 cup butter-flavored shortening – I used 1/2 cup shortening + 1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the shortening (and butter), sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl, and cream until light and fluffy. Sift together the cake flour, salt, and baking powder; set aside.

Add the eggs 1 at a time to the creamed mixture. Add vanilla. Increase the speed until thoroughly incorporated.

With the mixer set to low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and combine well. Stir in the chocolate chips. Chill the dough (I chilled the dough overnight). Scoop onto parchment-lined baking sheets, 6 per sheet (I used a my regular sized cookie scoop to get smaller cookies). Bake for 13 minutes (mine baked for about 9 minutes) or until golden brown and puffy, checking the cookies after 5 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet for even browning. Cool and store in an airtight-container.

Cookies, Dessert

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19 Responses to “Chocolate Overdose Cake”

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yumventures — February 1, 2010 at 2:05 pm

This looks just plain amazing…and I’m not even a huge chocolate fan! The different textures must be delectable — good thing Valentine’s Day is coming up =)
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Jelli Bean — February 1, 2010 at 2:22 pm

This looks like my favorite cake I’ve never tried. Yum! After reading the directions, it seems like you could reduce the prep time by simply preparing the brownie batter first and setting it aside while prepping the cake batter, and then baking them at the same time. Either way, I am putting this on my “MUSTS!” list. Thanks for sharing.
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Jade — February 1, 2010 at 3:34 pm

Wow!! That looks amazing. It would make a great chocolage indulgence for Valentine’s Day.
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Katie — February 1, 2010 at 3:54 pm

WOW! That looks amazing! I love the filling. I’m starring to try for sure. Chocolate cake is always a big winner with guests. 🙂
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kitchen koala — February 1, 2010 at 5:36 pm

Mmmm….chocolate! Looks fantastic 🙂
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Memória — February 1, 2010 at 6:56 pm

Man, this cake is serious stuff!! I would love some of that! Thanks for all the tips on how to make it more efficiently.
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oneordinaryday — February 1, 2010 at 7:01 pm

Wow.
That is one amazing way to celebrate.
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The Methods Guy — February 2, 2010 at 3:34 am

OMG That looks awesome. I wish I could take it out of the computer screen and eat it right now!!!
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Ingrid — February 2, 2010 at 3:41 am

While I’m not a chocolate cake fan I have to say that is one delicious and impressive looking cake! Definitely makes wish I was into chocolate. 🙂
~ingrid
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Tasteandshare — February 4, 2010 at 12:36 pm

Did anyone count the calories? 😉

Thanks for sharing this recipe. I really feel hungry!

Cheers,

Carsten
tasteandshare.com
food social network * wine social network
gloof
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laurasrecipecollection — February 4, 2010 at 6:17 pm

Talk about death by chocolate! That looks incredible!
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nutmegnanny — February 4, 2010 at 6:42 pm

This is such a beautiful cake! I really want to give it a whirl. A lot of chocolate but totally worth it!
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ashley — February 4, 2010 at 8:30 pm

omg. this looks A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. can i get a piece right now please?!
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mycupcake — February 5, 2010 at 3:23 pm

wow. that looks amazing
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ButterYum — February 6, 2010 at 1:27 am

Looks absolutely fabulous. Really wonderful photos too!

So glad I stumbled upon your blog.

🙂
ButterYum
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Mansi — February 9, 2010 at 12:10 am

beautiful cake! one can never be tired of Chocolate! and those strawberries steal the show!:)

Yummy! that would’ve have been a perfect finger food! love the cheesy texture:)

this would be perfect for the Valentine day giveaway I’m hosting on my blog. would be great if you could participate!

http://www.funandfoodcafe.com/2010/02/valentine-super-bowl-recipe-carnival.html
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Chris — February 10, 2010 at 10:00 pm

Is a cake like this even legal? This is going to be a most special addition in the KOL round up. Thanks for participating, Jen!
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Talita — February 25, 2010 at 11:18 pm

Wow!! Just the way the CHocorango likes! Kinda perfect!
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Erin O. — November 14, 2010 at 7:20 pm

When I made this, I almost went into a chocolate coma. But it was totally worth it!!!