Flourless Chocolate Cake

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.

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   Line the bottom of the pan with a circle of parchment paper.

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   Set up a double boiler on the stove over low heat and heat until the water is barely simmering.

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   Place the chocolate and butter in the double boiler and melt, stirring occasionally.

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   Once the chocolate and butter are melted, remove from the heat and stir in the water, vanilla and 1 1/2 cups of the granulated sugar.

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   Whisk in the egg yolks.

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   In a separate bowl beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until frothy.

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   Add remaining 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar and beat until soft peaks form.

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    With a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture.

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    Bake for 45 minutes.

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    Serve.

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