Real Chocolate Chocolate Cake With Ganache

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 170 degrees/gas 3.

2. 2

   Melt the chocolate in the microwave on low (or in a bain-marie).

3. 3

   In a bowl, cream together the butter and 100g of the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, one by one, mixing well.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff. Add remaining sugar to them; whisk until thick and glossy.

5. 5

   Pour the chocolate into the creamed butter mixture and mix well.

6. 6

   Using a metal spoon, fold in the whisked whites and cornflour in two batches.

7. 7

   Pour into a lined 20cm cake tin, and bake for approx 40 minutes until set and cooked through.

8. 8

   Remove from oven and allow to cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.

9. 9

   For the ganache:

10. 10

    In a pan, bring the cream to a boil. Place the chocolate into a heatproof bowl and pour in the cream, mixing well. Mix in the butter and spread ganache over the cake.

11. 11

    Allow to cool before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.