YEEHAH this hillbilly loves to bake

I bake for friends. And anyone posing as my friend. Some people are surprised when you show up with homemade goodies in hand. Oh sure, it’s way cooler to say the treats are from a trendy bakery. But I enjoy making things the old fashioned way. I knit and I own a sewing machine. So maybe I’m Amish. Or just a dork. I’ve made this yummy Flourless Chocolate Cake a few times and it’s always a big hit. Plus it’s super easy and nice and light.

You’ll need:
8 ounces of bittersweet chocolate cut up
4 ounces of butter
5 large eggs, separated
pinch of salt
2/3 cup sugar

1) Butter and flour, then line with parchment paper, the bottom of a round 10-inch cake pan.
2) Melt the butter and chocolate on very low in the microwave.
3) Whisk together the egg yolks and all but 3 tablespoons of the sugar. Add the melted ingredients to this and combine well.
4) In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium until soft peaks form, slowly add in your remaining sugar and whip until stiff but not dry.
5) Now slowly fold the chocolate mixture into the egg whites, fluffy huh, and pour into the pan.
6) Bake in a preheated oven at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Immediately turn out onto your serving plate. As it cools the center will sink and crack like in the photo.
Dust with powdered sugar or splurge and serve with whipped cream.