Flourless chocolate cake

Babiche Martens

Chocolate is a no-brainer, we all love a moist chocolate cake with lashings of cream. This is a rustic-looking cake, so don't freak about any cracks when removing it from the tin. Fabulous for the gluten-free chocolate lovers also. Chocolate and berries must be one of the best combinations in the dessert world, so if you have some on hand they are a nice addition for serving.

Ingredients

200 g	Dark chocolate, broken into pieces (Main)
200 g	Butter, cut into cubes (Main)
4	Eggs, separated
200 g	Caster sugar (Main)
1	Orange, freshly zested

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 170C. Grease and line a 22cm tin.
2. Place the chocolate and butter into a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Heat, stirring occasionally until it is melted and smooth. Set aside and allow to cool.
3. Place the egg yolks and half the sugar into a bowl. Beat until light and creamy. Beat through the orange zest.
4. Add the chocolate to the yolks and stir well.
5. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then slowly add the remaining sugar beating until combined and glossy. Fold a little gently into the chocolate mixture, then continue to add the remainder.
6. Bake in the oven for 50 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool in the tin before removing.
7. Serve with softly whipped cream.