Chocolate Icebox Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler, then add sugar, water and well beaten egg yolks.
2. 2
   Cook slowly until thick and smooth, stirring constantly.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and let cool.
4. 4
   While the mixture cools, line a 7 inch spring form pan (bottom and sides) with split ladyfingers.
5. 5
   Fold stiffly beaten egg whites into the mixture.
6. 6
   Pour the mixture into the spring form pan.
7. 7
   Chill thoroughly.
8. 8
   When ready to serve, whip the cream and spread on top of cake.
9. 9
   Add a few shavings of chocolate for decoration.
10. 10
    Serve only small pieces as this is fairly rich.