Flourless Chocolate Orbit Cake
- 1/2 lb butter (2 sticks)
- 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- Position the oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9 x 2-inch round cake pan and line the inside with a round of parchment paper. (I don't keep parchment paper on hand and use nonstick cooking spray in the pan instead and it works fine).
- Set a large bowl over a pan of simmering water to create a double boiler. Cut the butter and chocolate into small pieces and put them in the bowl to melt, whisking occasionally.
- Whisk together the eggs and sugar in another bowl. Thoroughly whisk in the melted chocolate.
- Pour the chocolate batter into the cake pan. Place it in a larger baking pan and pour in warm water to reach halfway up the sides of the cake pan. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the cake appears to have set and when you touch the center, your finger comes away clean.
- Remove the cake from the water bath and cool completely before serving, plain or with creme anglaise (posted separately).
- Note: This cake can be refrigerated for several days.
butter, bittersweet chocolate, eggs, sugar
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/flourless-chocolate-orbit-cake-325317 (may not work)