Rich Chocolate Cake

  1. Preheat the oven to 325u0b0F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Melt 5 oz chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Allow to cool slightly.
  2. Beat the egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gradually beat in 1/3 of the granulated sugar. Beat in the butter, remaining sugar and a pinch of salt. Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time. Stir in the melted chocolate. Sift in the flour and fold in loosely. Spoon into the prepared pan, smoothing top.
  3. Bake for 40-50 mins, until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 mins. Remove from pan; cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. Cut the cake in half horizontally by inserting a knife into the middle and rotating the cake around it. Heat the jam in a small saucepan and strain through a sieve. Spread 1/3 of the jam on bottom cake layer. Cover with top cake layer. Spread with the remaining jam.
  5. Knead the marzipan and powdered sugar. Roll out the marzipan to a 12-inch circle on a work surface dusted with powdered sugar. Place on top of the cake and press down gently. Trim any excess marzipan.
  6. Melt 4 oz of the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Add the coconut oil and remaining 3 oz chocolate and stir until melted. Spread evenly over the cake. Let stand until chocolate is set. Decorate with chocolates.

semisweet chocolate, eggs, granulated sugar, butter, flour, apricot jam, powdered sugar, coconut oil, chocolates

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