Flourless Chocolate Cake

Name: Flourless Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 ounces semisweet chocolate (no need to chop if using chips, chopped); 1/2 cup butter; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 3 eggs (beaten); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Prep 5 min Cook 40 min Serves 8 Source

Ingredients

4 ounces semisweet chocolate (no need to chop if using chips, chopped)
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
3 eggs (beaten)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps

1
Preheat oven to 300º F. Grease an 8" round cake pan, and dust with cocoa powder.
2
Melt the chocolate and butter, two options: In the top of a double boiler over lightly simmering water, melt chocolate and butter. OR microwave in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, being careful not to over-nuke.
3
Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan.
4
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Slices can be reheated for 20 to 30 seconds in the microwave before serving.