Sunday, March 27, 2005

"French" chocolate cake

This is another recipe that Marie-Ange shared with me (after much pleading). it's enough for one 8/9-in pan. It's so wonderful that you don't need any frosting!!! Think light and decadent.

"Anne-Marie's Chocolate Cake"

125 g dark chocolate (use Cadbury Royal Dark Chocolate which is *amazing* or another best-quality semi-sweet chocolate)
125 g granulated sugar
125 g butter
2 T. Flour
2 T. Milk
3 eggs, separated

- Melt chocolate and milk over a double boiler until it forms a smooth paste
- Slowly add butter,
- ...Sugar
- ...Yolks
- ...Flour
- Remove boiler from the heat.
- Whip egg whites into stiff peaks (using an electric mixer)
- Fold egg whites into the chocolate mixture

Bake in a 200-degree Celsius for 15-20 min. Test for doneness with the tip of a paring knife. If it comes out clean, you're in business. Cool cake and enjoy!

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