7 oz. Baker's semi-sweet chocolate
1 stick butter
7 oz. sugar
7 egg yolks
7 egg whites
Chocolate shavings
Sweet whipped cream

Melt chocolate and butter in saucepan. Add sugar and egg yolks. Beat 3 minutes at high speed.

In separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff - add a little sugar to help hold the peaks.

Fold egg whites slowly into the chocolate batter with a spatula.

Pour only 3/4 batter into an ungreased springform pan. Bake at 325 for 35 minutes. Let torte cool and fall.

Run knife around edge and remove frame. Pour remaining uncooked batter over top and chill.

Cover top with sweet whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate shavings.