Chocolate Cake

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Butter and flour a 10-inch-round cake pan with 3-inch sides.

3. 3

   Place butter and chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water until melted, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Whisk together the egg yolks, salt and all but 3 tablespoons of the sugar in a large bowl.

5. 5

   Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the yolk mixture.

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   With an electric mixer, beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.

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   Gradually beat in the remaining sugar and beat until whites are stiff but not dry.

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   Stir 1/4 of the whites into the chocolate mixture.

9. 9

   Fold in the remaining whites.

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    Pour into the prepared pan.

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    Bake until a toothpick inserted into cake's center comes out clean, about 1 hour, 15 minutes.

12. 12

    Immediately turn the cake out onto a rack.

13. 13

    As the cake cools, the center will sink and crack, don't worry.

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    Dust the cake with powdered sugar and serve with unsweetened whipped cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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