Chocolate Grasshopper

Directions

1. 1
   Thoroughly blend melted chocolate, boiling water and 1/4 cup sugar; cool.
2. 2
   In large bowl, sift together flour, 1 1/2 cups of sugar, baking powder and salt.
3. 3
   Make a well in center of dry ingredients and add oil, egg yolks, cold water and vanilla in order given.
4. 4
   Beat until very smooth.
5. 5
   Stir chocolate mixture into egg yolk mixture.
6. 6
   Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until very stiff peaks form.
7. 7
   Pour chocolate batter in thin stream over entire surface of egg whites, gently folding to blend.