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Poppyseed 03

A home-style Poppyseed 03 made with Bittersweet Chocolate, Less Tbs Sugar, Baking Powder, and Whipping Cream. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 5 oz
• 1 cup
• 1 tsp
• 3 1/2 oz
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Melt margarine and 5 oz. chocolate in top of double boiler.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and add the poppyseeds, mixing well.

3. 3

   Beat egg whites until stiff.

4. 4

   Beat yolks with sugar.

5. 5

   Add melted chocolate mixture, cognac and baking powder.

6. 6

   Fold in egg whites.

7. 7

   Bake in a lightly greased 9-inch springform pan at 350 F for 40 minutes.

8. 8

   Topping: Cook the 3-1/2 oz. chocolate with the heavy cream until just melted.

9. 9

   Cool in refrigerator.

10. 10

    Beat in mixing bowl and spread on top of cake.