365 Days of food

This is a Valentines staple. Easy and sexy. Read the instructions twice, then jump in. You will make this tired old recipe again and again. I have . It’s a “go to” recipe.

• 1 lb. dark chocolate
• 1 lb. unsalted butter
• 6 whole eggs separated (yolks from whites)
• 1/4 c. sugar

1. Melt chocolate in a double boiler with the butter. Stir to combine. Cool a bit.
2. Whip egg yolks until they double in volume (7-10 minutes) in a standing mixter.
3. Fold the chocolate mixture and the eggs yolks together just until combined.
4. Whip the egg whites to a soft peak (soft but well shaped peaks) and fold into the chocolate mixture.
5. Prepare a 10 inch cake pan with pan spray, then add a 10 inch round of parchment to the bottom, then spray the whole thing again.
6. Pour in the cake batter and place in a larger pan. Fill the larger pan 1/2 way up with hot water. This is also known as a bain marie.
7. Bake this for 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees in the oven, or until mostly set.
8. Remove, cool and dust with powdered sugar.

This will last a good week in the refrigerator and is wonderful with a berry sauce.