FOR THE TOPPING
1/2 cup unsweetened chocolate chips (100g), chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml)
FOR THE CAKE
3 1/2 cups unsweetened chocolate chips (300g), chopped
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (150g)
5 large eggs
1 cup sugar (180g)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (45g)
FOR THE TOPPING
1/2 cup unsweetened chocolate chips (100g), chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml)
FOR THE CAKE
3 1/2 cups unsweetened chocolate chips (300g), chopped
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (150g)
5 large eggs
1 cup sugar (180g)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (45g)
MAKE THE TOPPING: in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water (do not let it boil), melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally
Mix with heavy cream and refrigerate until ready to assemble
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C)
Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper
Prepare the cake: in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter, stirring occasionally until smooth
Remove from heat and let cool slightly
In an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sugar until tripled in volume (about 6 minutes)
Stop the machine, add the melted chocolate and cocoa powder, and mix well with a rubber spatula
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan
Bake at 350°F for about 50 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly
Remove from oven, let cool, then run a knife around the edge of the cake to release it from the pan
Spread the reserved topping over the cooled cake and serve immediately
389 calories per slice