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grease and line bottom of 8x8 inch pan with wax paper.
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melt half the chocolate and set aside.
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beat 1/2 cup sugar for 30 sec, add vanilla and beat till fluffy.
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add egg yolks one at a time, beating well.
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mix flour and cornstarch together, then stir into beaten mixture.
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divide batter in half.
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add melted chocolate to ONE half, stirring well.
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wash beaters VERY WELL.
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beat egg white in separate bowl until soft peaks form.
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gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating till stiff peaks form.
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divide egg whites in half and fold the halves, one at a time (chocolate second), into divided batters with a spatula. Batter may appear curdled at
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this point but that is normal.
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spread scant 1/2 cup of chocolate batter evenly in prepared pan.
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Place pan approx 5 inches from flame in broiler and cook 1-2 minutes.
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Spread scant 1/2 cup plain batter on top of cooked chocolate cake, bake under broiler flame 1-2 minutes.
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repeat steps with remaining batter, trying to keep all additions 5 inches from flame. If this cannot be done simply reduce cook time by a few seconds for each additional layer.
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When done you should have around 10 layers.
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cool in pan 10 minutes, loosen side with butter knife, invert onto wire rack, remove wax paper and cool.
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ICING DIRECTIONS.
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melt together remaining chocolate and 3 tbsp butter.
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Stir in powdered sugar until crumbly.
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pour in enough boiling water to make drizzling consistency (about 1/4 cup).
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cut cake and drizzle each piece with chocolate.
