I found a suitably wicked cake for my birthday next week, but I'm gonna try it out this weekend Like I REALLY need this cake *sigh* but its dark and yummy looking so here it is to share with all of my farm sisters * did I post this a while ago? I've turned into such a giant ditz
Ingredients: 7 oz (200 g) semisweet chocolate (45-50 % cocoa) 3/4 cup (180 g) butter 1 cup (200 g) sugar 4 eggs, separated
Method
1. Preheat oven to 350deg F (Gas mark 4 or 180 deg C). 2. Line a 9 in (23 cm) cake tin with greaseproof or other non-stick paper and grease the tin. 3. Break the chocolate into small pieces and melt it with butter over hot water. 4. Beat the egg yolks with half of the sugar. 5. Fold in the melted butter and chocolate mixture. 6. Beat egg whites until frothy by using an electric mixer; gradually add the remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. 7. Fold in the beaten egg whites. 8. Bake at 350 degrees until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, approximately 40 minutes. Please note that cakes of this type will collapse and look like a pie because no flour is used. 9. Use a knife to separate the cake from the non-stick paper. Please observe that the cake is quite sticky!
The Flourless Chocolate Cake may be served warm or cold with whipped cream. The cream may be dusted with cocoa powder before serving, and the cake may be dusted with powdered sugar. Variations
1. You may add a tablespoon of Cointreau or another type of orange liqueur for a hint of orange flavor.
Hey Annika, seems you are celebrating early and that is a good thing. Is it the change of season that has you craving for chocolate at the moment? Hugggssss Corinne
Me too Alee LOL! But it is a fun cake to make and good, but a bit sticky, something to share with friends who don't mind a bit of messy chocolate. Corinne, it is funny, I never eat chocolate in the summer, but once autumn hits, my chocolate habit picks back up...chocolate is a cool weather love of mine, it would seem =)
My Birthday cake!
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 10:20:36 PM
Like I REALLY need this cake *sigh* but its dark and yummy looking so here it is to share with all of my farm sisters