Fast Chocolate Cake

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Have an 8 or 9-inch ungreased square baking pan ready.

3. 3

   Put chocolate and about 1/4 cup of the heavy cream in the pan.

4. 4

   Place pan in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes (can be done while oven is heating).

5. 5

   When cream just begins to bubble, remove pan and whisk until cream and chocolate have blended.

6. 6

   If chocolate hasn't completely melted, return to oven for 1 to 2 minutes longer, then whisk.

7. 7

   Whisk in remaining cream until blended.

8. 8

   Add sugar; whisk to blend, then whisk in eggs until smooth, stirring into corners of pan.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with flour.

10. 10

    Stir in with a rubber spatula, scraping sides and bottom of pan, until well blended.

11. 11

    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a pick inserted near the center comes out clean.

12. 12

    Let cake cool in pan on a wire rack.

13. 13

    Cut into 9 squares.

14. 14

    Serve warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.