CHOCOLATE VELVET CAKE 
1 pkg. (4 oz.) Baker's German brand sweet chocolate, broken into pieces
6 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
3 eggs, separated
1/4 c. sugar
Chocolate Glaze

Melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring constantly. (Or heat in non- metal bowl in microwave at high power until almost melted, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring once. Stir until smooth.) Remove from heat and stir in flour. Blend in egg yolks, one at a time.

Beat egg whites until foamy throughout. Gradually add sugar and beat until mixture will form soft peaks. Gently fold in chocolate mixture, blending thoroughly.

Pour into greased and floured 8 inch layer pan. Bake at 350 degrees about 20 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Cake may settle as it cools. Remove from pan and finish cooling upside down on rack. Spread glaze over top and sides. Makes 8 servings.

CHOCOLATE GLAZE:

1 pkg. (4 oz.) Baker's German sweet chocolate, broken into pieces
3 tbsp. water
3 tbsp. unsalted butter

Melt chocolate with water over low heat stirring constantly. (Or heat in non- metal bowl in microwave at high power for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring once; then stir until completely melted.) Remove from heat and stir in butter. Cool to thicken, if necessary. Makes 2/3 cup.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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