Damsel in dis Dress wrote:

> Come on out. We know you're there. We have magic monitors and can
> see you. Some of you should put some clothes on.
>
> My challenge: emerge from your cyber-closets for one minute. Long
> enough to say hi

Hi!

> and to post one recipe that you really like.

I made a flourless chocolate cake for my father's birthday last week,
using the Cook's Illustrated recipe. It was easy to make, and a
chocoholic's dream. After eating this, you'll laugh at any of
those wimpy desserts that dare to call themselves "Death by
Chocolate."

1 lb bittersweet chocolate (I used Ghirardelli 60% baking bars)
1/2 lb unsalted butter
8 eggs

In a double boiler over simmering water, slowly melt chocolate and
butter together to a temp of 115 F.

Beat eggs for 5 minutes or so until fluffy and doubled in volume.

Fold eggs, 1/3 at a time, into chocolate/butter. Pour into 8-inch
springform pan (parchment on bottom, greasaed sides). Place
in a boiling water bath that comes halfway up the sides of the
springform pan.

Bake at 325 F for 22-25 minutes, until cake reaches 140 F in the
center. Cool, then chill overnight.

--
Mike Brandt