Chocolate Cake with Grand Marnier

Directions

Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler.

Set aside to cool slightly.

Beat yolks and 1 cup sugar until smooth; stir in vanilla, Grand Marnier and lemon juice.

Blend in chocolate mixture.

Beat egg whites in large mixer bowl until soft peaks form.

Gradually add ½ cup sugar; beating until stiff peaks form.

Stir 1 cup of whites into chocolate mixture, then fold in remaining whites.

Pour batter into greased and floured 10 or 12 inch springform pan.

Bake in preheated 250 oven 2½ hours.

(That’s what is says, two and one-half hours.)

Cool completely on rack before removing pan. Sprinkle cake with powdered sugar.

Serve with whipped cream.

Serves 10 to 12.