Flourless Chocolate Orbit Cake

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   Position the oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9 x 2-inch round cake pan and line the inside with a round of parchment paper. (I don't keep parchment paper on hand and use nonstick cooking spray in the pan instead and it works fine).

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   Set a large bowl over a pan of simmering water to create a double boiler. Cut the butter and chocolate into small pieces and put them in the bowl to melt, whisking occasionally.

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   Whisk together the eggs and sugar in another bowl. Thoroughly whisk in the melted chocolate.

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   Pour the chocolate batter into the cake pan. Place it in a larger baking pan and pour in warm water to reach halfway up the sides of the cake pan. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the cake appears to have set and when you touch the center, your finger comes away clean.

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   Remove the cake from the water bath and cool completely before serving, plain or with creme anglaise (posted separately).

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   Note: This cake can be refrigerated for several days.

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