Chocolate Flourless Torte / Cake

• lb semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped↗1 lb
• lb butter↗1 lb
• cup sugar↗1 cup
• cup cream↗1 cup
• eggs↗9
• teaspoons vanilla↗4 teaspoons
• Ganache
• ounces chocolate chips↗12 ounces
• cup cream↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   In large saucepan, combine chocolate, butter, sugar and cream. Cook and stir until melted. Remove from heat.

3. 3

   In large bowl lightly beat eggs and vanilla.

4. 4

   Stir in half of chocolate mixture at a time.

5. 5

   Pour into a greased 10-inch springform pan.

6. 6

   Place on baking sheet.

7. 7

   Bake for 45-50 minutes or until evenly puffed and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Cool completely on wire rack.

9. 9

   Cover and chill for 4 hours. Remove side of pan.

10. 10

    Ganache:.

11. 11

    Place 12 ounces of chocolate chips in a bowl.

12. 12

    Heat 1 c cream to boiling.

13. 13

    Pour cream onto chocolate and stir until chocolate is melted.

14. 14

    Let cool a bit then pour over torte allowing some to run down the sides.