Murder by Chocolate

April 23, 2014

Cake:

• 16 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups butter
• 6 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 cup ½ & ½
• Dash salt

Preheat oven to 350°. Melt all ingredients except eggs over low heat or double boiler until smooth.

Lightly beat eggs and slowly add to chocolate mixture being careful not to cook the eggs.

Whisk until smooth. Line the bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan with foil. Butter foil & sides. Pour batter into pan. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the edge comes out clean.

Middle will look loosely set and a little under-baked so do not over-bake. Let cool to room temperature or refrigerate overnight.

Glaze:

• 6 oz semi-sweet baking chocolate
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons ½ & ½
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup

Combine all ingredients in a double boiler. Heat and stir until melted and completely smooth. Remove sides of pan and glaze top and sides. Refrigerate until set. Garnish with fruit and whipped cream.