Valentine's Day, a few days late

Earlier this week, I had three tests, so Valentine's Day passed with little celebration.  With the end of the week, things have calmed down, so I made Alex bête noire, a very dense, rich, flourless chocolate cake with a raspberry syrup for over top.  I made it for his birthday, also, but without the syrup - he loves this dessert!  Usually I make it in a cake pan, but to make up for Valentine's Day, I figured I'd make it in little tart pans.

This is so rich...I couldn't finish my tart - I still feel full!

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