Charlie's Afternoon Chocolate Cake

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"This dense rich chocolate cake oozes decadence, yet is fast and easy enough for anyone to make. The cake can be wrapped in plastic and frozen for up to a month. Serve with ice cream, creme fraiche, or a dusting of powdered sugar."

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• cooking spray (cooking spray blend of oil and flour)
• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8 ounces 60% cacao chocolate, chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour

directions

1. Place a rack at the centre of the oven., Heat oven to 350°F Use the baking spray to coat sides and bottom of a 9-inch round springform pan.
2. In a small saucepan over medium-high , bring butter to a boil, stirring several times to prevent it from burning.
3. Remove pan from heat and add chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar. Add flour and mix well. Add chocolate and butter mixture, then mix only until just combined. Pour batter into preapred cake pan.
5. Bake cake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 300°F and bake for an additional 8 minutes. Remove cake from oven and let cool completely in pan. Unmold and serve.