Crusty Cradle Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups (475 ml) flour
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) baking powder
• 4 eggs, seperated
• 2 cups (475 ml) sugar, divided
• 1 cup (225 ml) finely chopped pecans
• 1 oz (28 grm). sq. unsweetened chocolate
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) softened margarine
• 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) milk
• 2 oz (56 grm). semi sweet chocolate chips
• 3 tbsp (45 ml). water