Flourless Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache

Directions

1. 1
   To make the cake:Preheat oven to 350F. Generously butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper. Butter the parchment.
2. 2
   Place the chocolate in a large heatproof bowl. Set aside.
3. 3
   Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
4. 4
   Combine the cream and corn syrup in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
5. 5
   Heat at half power in microwave in 30-second increments until the chocolate melts when stirred. Set aside to cool.Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.Reduce mixer speed to low.
6. 6
   Remove the cream mixture from the heat and pour over the chocolate. Allow to sit for 2 minutes.Slowly stir the cream mixture and chocolate until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is combined and smooth.
7. 7
   Add the egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
8. 8
   Whisk for 2-3 minutes to cool the ganache slightly. Stir in the vanilla.
9. 9
   Add the cooled chocolate and mix until combined.
10. 10
    Place the cake on a wire rack, and place the rack on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
11. 11
    Mix in the vanilla.In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites and salt to stiff peaks. Gently fold about 1 cup of the whipped whites into the chocolate mixture.
12. 12
    Pour about 3/4 cup of the ganache over the cake. Use an offset spatula to smooth and spread the ganache just to the edges of the cake.
13. 13
    Add the remaining egg whites and continue folding gently just until combined.
14. 14
    Place the cake in the freezer for 5 minutes to set the ganache.Then, pour the remaining ganache over the cake, allowing the glaze to run down the sides of the cake. You can use an offset spatula to smooth the ganache evenly on the top and sides of the cake, or just let the ganache pour over the sides naturally.Chill the cake for 2 hours, or until the ganache has set.
15. 15
    Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly.
16. 16
    Serve and store at room temperature.
17. 17
    Bake 30-35 minutes, or until the top of the cake is set. Do not overbake.