Sally's Outrageous Chocolate Cake

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350℉ (180℃). Butter and sugar a 9 inch springform pan.

To make cake: melt the chocolate in a double boiler over hot.

Remove from the heat.

In a mixing bowl, combine the egg whites, sugar and vanilla. Beat until stiff, but not dry, peaks form.

n a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks until thick. Add the melted chocolate and combine.

Fold in the egg whites.

Pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan. Bake until just firm in the center when gently shaken, 12 to 15 minutes.

Place the pan on a rack to cool to room temperature.

Expect the cake to fall.

Make the topping: Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4. Spread the unbaked chocolate mousse on top of the baked mousse in the Chill for at least 12 hours. Serve with whipped cream.