- 8 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
- 4 ounces unsalted butter
- 5 large eggs
- 1 pinch salt
- 2/3 cup sugar
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter, flour and line the base of a 10-inch round cake pan with parchment.
- Combine chocolate and butter in a bain marie or in a bowl over simmering water.
- Whisk together the egg yolks and all but 3 tablespoons of the sugar. Stir melted chocolate into egg yolks until thoroughly combined.
- With an electric mixer, on medium speed, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually beat in the remaining sugar and continue to whip until egg whites are stiff but not dry.
- Carefully fold chocolate mixture into egg whites. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for about 45 minutes.
- Turn out onto a rack immediately.
- As the cake cools, the center will sink and crack – do not worry.