Bittersweet Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Line 9-inch pan with waxed paper.
3. 3
   Butter sides and paper; dust with flour.
4. 4
   Melt chocolate in double boiler over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
5. 5
   Cool slightly. Whisk yolks and sugar in bowl until pale yellow.
6. 6
   Beat whites until stiff but not dry.
7. 7
   Fold into chocolate mixture.
8. 8
   Pour batter in pan.
9. 9
   Bake about 25 minutes until toothpick comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
10. 10
    Cool completely.
11. 11
    Run knife around side.
12. 12
    Turn onto platter and cool.