INGREDIENTS
- 350g dark cooking chocolate, chopped
- 125g unsalted butter, chopped
- 6 eggs, at room temperature
- Fresh raspberries and strawberries, double cream, to serve
METHOD
- Invert base of a 22cm springform pan (base measures 20cm). Grease and line base and side with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edge.
- Place chocolate and butter in a large, heatproof bowl. Sit bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until smooth. Remove. Cool slightly.
- Beat eggs in a large bowl of an electric mixer on high speed for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until thick and pale. Add to chocolate mixture in three batches, folding until combined. Pour into prepared pan. Smooth over top.
- Cook in a moderately slow oven (160C) for about 40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into centre comes out clean. Stand for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Decorate with berries and serve with double crea
TIP
Cake can be made up to one day ahead. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge. Decorate just before serving.
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