8 oz 70% cacao bittersweet chocolate
2 sticks unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
4 lg eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. confectioners' sugar

Heat oven to 350°F.

Line a 9-inch square baking pan with non-stick foil. set aside. Reserve 2 oz of cacao chocolate. Chop remaining 6 oz of chocolate and place in a large microwaveable bowl. Add butter to bowl. Microwave for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds, stir until smooth.

Stir sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt into chocolate mix until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Chop remaining 2 oz chocolate, stir into batter. Pour evenly into pan.

Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.

Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Submitted by: Sherry Monfils