Chocolate Mousse Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the broken chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Beat the egg yolks and half the sugar in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water until bright yellow and creamy. Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the melted chocolate.
2. 2
   Beat the egg whites until they from stiff peaks, gradually add the remaining sugar and a pinch of salt. Gently fold into the chocolate mixture and chill for 1 hour.
3. 3
   Line an 8 inch diameter cake pan with aluminum foil. Line the bottom and sides with the ladyfingers. Spoon in the chocolate mousse and smooth out. Chill for at least 3 hours.
4. 4
   Turn out on to a plate and remove the foil. Spread the whipped cream over the top and top with the chocolate shavings.