Cake Base

• 240 g (8½ oz) Dark Chocolate (70%)
• 250 g (9

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas 4). Finely chop the chocolate and melt it over a double boiler, then remove from the heat and allow the chocolate to cool. Meanwhile, cream the butter and sugar in an electric mixer until they are well emulsified. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing