Chocolate Strawberry Port Cake

1. 1

   In double boiler over simmering water, melt butter and 1/2 cup of the chocolate in 1/3 cup of the port.

2. 2

   Stir and cool.

3. 3

   In mixer bowl beat egg yolks with 6 tablespoons of the sugar until thick and pale.

4. 4

   Gradually beat in chocolate mixture.

5. 5

   Mix in flour and remaining chocolate.

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   In another bowl beat egg whites with remaining sugar just until stiff; gradually fold into chocolate batter to blend.

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   Pour into greased and floured 9-inch round layer cake pan.

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   Bake in 325-degree oven 25 to 30 minutes until pick inserted into center comes out clean.

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   Cool in pan 5 minutes; loosen and invert onto plate.

10. 10

    With back of spoon press shallow indentation into center of cake.

11. 11

    Toss strawberries with remaining port; spoon into center of cake.

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    Pipe or spoon whipped cream around edge.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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