4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1/3 c. milk
6 eggs, separated
1 1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 doz. Lady Fingers, split
1 c. heavy cream, whipped

Melt chocolate squares over hot water in double boiler. Mix granulated sugar, milk and egg yolks in another boiler. Add this to chocolate mixture and cook until thickened and smooth (about like cake batter). Stir constantly. Set aside and let cool.

Cream butter well. Add chocolate mixture and beat. Beat egg whites with salt until really stiff, gradually beat in remaining confectioners' sugar (3/4 cup). After you've beaten egg whites and added sugar, fold egg whites into chocolate mixture. Add vanilla.

Line springform pan with Lady Fingers (sides and bottom). Pour in 1/3 of mixture then layer of Lady Fingers. Repeat until all is used. Chill overnight. Garnish with whipped cream and shaved chocolate before serving.