Decadent Chocolate Cake

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   Preheat oven to 350F oven.

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   Butter and flour a 10-inch round cake pan.

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   FOR THE CAKE:.

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   Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler (or in a bowl or small saucepan placed over a saucepan of boiling water).

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   Set aside to cool.

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   Beat the egg yolks until light and fluffy.

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   Slowly add the sugar and continue beating until mixture is pale yellow.

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   Fold in the melted chocolate.

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   Sift the flour over the chocolate mixture until it just disappears.

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    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form.

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    Fold egg whites into the chocolate mixture in two parts.

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    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and tap on the counter to remove air bubbles.

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    Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

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    FOR THE GANACHE:

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    Place the chopped chocolate in a mixing bowl Place the cream in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

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    Add the hot cream to the chocolate and stir until all lumps are gone.

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    Let the ganache stand until it reaches room temperature, then pour it over the cooled cake and spread with a spatula.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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