Chocolate Cream Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Gradually add the melted chocolate to the egg mixture, stirring continuously.

5. 5

   Sift the flour and baking powder together, then gently fold into the chocolate mixture.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

7. 7

   Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate batter until well combined.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into a greased and lined cake tin.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. 10

    Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

11. 11

    Serve the cake as is, or with additional whipped cream or chocolate shavings if desired.