Marie-Pierre’s Gâteau Au Chocolat

Marie-Pierre Moine claims that her idea of a home-made chocolate cake is dark, rich, solidly irresistible and definitely for feast days. Over the years she says that she has played with other ideas but always loyally comes back to this recipe. The cake always disappears pretty quickly, but will keep extremely well for several days in the refrigerator wrapped loosely in foil. It also travels well, and will make you a popular weekend or party guest. Perhaps you should leave the coating until