Chocolate Truffle Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Butter a 20-cm (8-inch) springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, over a double boiler or in the microwave oven, melt the chocolate with the butter. Combine thoroughly. Let cool.

3. 3

   In another bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, and salt with a whisk until smooth. Stir in the flour and chocolate mixture.

4. 4

   Pour into the prepared pan. Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out with a few lumps and not completely clean. The centre of the cake should not however be trembling. Let cool in the pan for at least 3 hours.

5. 5

   Remove from the pan and place the cake on a serving platter. With a fine sieve, dust with the cocoa powder. Delicious as is or with whipped cream.