Erveryone has his or her own soul food. After a difficult day or even a period, some people like to enjoy glass of wine, others prefer beer, fruit, nuts, ice cream or… chocolate. I am a chocolate lover. It is not my only soul food, but it definitely belongs to this category. After my last exam this year, I made this…

… and loved it.

You need to know, that the time before my 10th-year exams was very hard for me. I could not stop studying Maths, Chemistry and English. I did not learn much for the German exam, lol.
BUT, it was worth the stress. I passed all the tests with best grades :D.

However, this cake is good way to consume your soul food. It is very moist, has an intense chocolate flavour and is not too bitter or too sweet. I decided to share this recipe with you at the beginning of our summer holidays (yes, they have just started here.)

Here we go:

Flourless Chocolate Cake
(for one cake pan, Ø 26 cm/10 inches)

110 g (4 oz) good semi-sweet chocolate, at least 60 % cocoa
115 g (½ cup/1 stick) butter
170g (¾ cup) sugar
3 eggs
60 g (½ cup) cocoa (unsweetened)

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Oil a cake pan and lightly dust it with flour.

Chop the chocolate and put it into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir with a spoon and microwave for another 30 seconds. Stir again. Add the butter and combine. If the ingredients are not completely melted, microwave for 30 seconds again. Transfer the mixture into a bigger bowl. Add one egg at a time and mix until they are fully incorporated. Finally add the cocoa and stir. Do not overbeat.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.  Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.  Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before serving.

An additional spoon of vanilla ice cream fits perfectly :).

Recipe adapted from Krissy’s Creations

http://www.krissys-creations.com/2011/07/flourless-chocolate-cake.html