CHOCOLATE DECADENCE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the raspberry sauce, place the raspberries, sugar and framboise, if using, in a blender or in a food processor fitted with the metal blade.
• Puree until smooth.
• If you prefer a seedless sauce, pass the puree through a sieve.
• To make the cake, position a rack in the middle of an oven and preheat to 425°F.
• Butter a 8 or 9-inch springform pan or layer cake pan.
• Line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper or waxed paper cut to fit precisely.
• Butter the paper and dust with flour;tap out any excess.
• Place the chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl or the top pan of a double boiler.
• Set over a pan of gently simmering water but not touching the water.
• Stir often until melted and combined completely.
• Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
• Place the eggs and sugar in a bowl.
• Using an electric mixer set on high speed, beat until light, fluffy and tripled in volume, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Reduce the speed to low and beat in the flour.
• Using a rubber spatula, fold one-third of the egg mixture into the chocolate to lighten it, then fold in the remaining egg mixture, taking care not to deflate the matter.
• Pour and scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
• Bake exactly 15 minutes.
• Let cool completely to room temperature.
• Do not refrigerate or the cake will stick to the pan.
• Invert the cake onto a flat serving plate and peel off the paper.
• Cut into wedges and top with sauce and whipped cream.
• YUM!