Chocolate Mud Slices

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 160C.
2. 2
   Spray an 8-inch cake pan with cooking spray; line base with baking paper, extending over two sides.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, combine cocoa and water; stir until smooth.
4. 4
   Add melted chocolate, butter, sugar and ground almond.
5. 5
   Stir in egg yolks, one at a time, until well blended.
6. 6
   Beat egg whites with electric mixer until soft peaks form.
7. 7
   Gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
8. 8
   Pour batter into prepared pan; bake for 1 hour or until firm.
9. 9
   Remove cake from pan; slice and dust with icing sugar before serving.