Bittersweet Chocolate Cake Recipe (Silver Palate Classic!)

Name: Bittersweet Chocolate Cake Recipe (Silver Palate Classic!)
Ingredients: 12 large eggs, separated (see how to separate eggs); 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar, divided; 14 ounces (400g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, grated or cut into small pieces; 4 tablespoons (60ml) water (or more if needed); Pinch kosher salt; 3 1/2 sticks (400g) unsalted butter, softened; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 1 cup (135g) all-purpose flour, sifted (measure first, then sift); Powdered sugar, for garnishing

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Adapted from the Silver Palate Cookbook, this bittersweet chocolate cake recipe has almost a pound of chocolate and a dozen eggs! Light yet rich, it’s a showstopper.

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Ingredients

12 large eggs, separated (see how to separate eggs)
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar, divided
14 ounces (400g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, grated or cut into small pieces
4 tablespoons (60ml) water (or more if needed)
Pinch kosher salt
3 1/2 sticks (400g) unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 cup (135g) all-purpose flour, sifted (measure first, then sift)
Powdered sugar, for garnishing