Super Rich Chocolate Cake

1. 1

   Grease and line an 18 cm cake pan, dust with flour.

2. 2

   Melt 300gm chocolate in a double boiler. Set aside.

3. 3

   Pre-heat oven to 160 Celsius.

4. 4

   Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer for 5 mins until pale and creamy.

5. 5

   With the motor running add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing in between to incorporate.

6. 6

   Add the flour and beat to combine.

7. 7

   Add the brandy, mix.

8. 8

   Pour in half of the melted chocolate, beat until half incorporated.

9. 9

   Fold through the rest of the chocolate.

10. 10

    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.

11. 11

    Fold through 1/3 of the egg whites through the chocolate mixture to loosen. Fold through the rest of the egg whites, taking care no to over-mix.

12. 12

    Spoon the mixture into the cake-pan and bake in the center of the oven for 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

13. 13

    Cool completely on a wire rack.

14. 14

    Smother with chocolate ganache.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.