Le Negre(Flourless Chocolate Cake From The Aquitaine Coast Of France)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375u00b0.

2. 2

   Butter an 8-inch round cake pan.

3. 3

   Break chocolate up and heat to melt over hot water.

4. 4

   Add 7 ounces butter to chocolate and stir with spatula until smooth.

5. 5

   Add 1/2 the sugar to egg yolks and whisk until the mixture is pale in color. Beat into the chocolate.

6. 6

   Beat egg whites into soft peaks. Gradually add the remaining sugar, beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.

7. 7

   Fold gently into chocolate with spatula.

8. 8

   Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 40 minutes or until tester comes out clean.

9. 9

   Let cake rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before turning out of pan.

10. 10

    Serve warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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