MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Flourless Olive Oil Chocolate Cake Categories: Ckes, Desserts, Chocolate Yield: 8 servings 6 lg Eggs; separated 8 oz Bittersweet chocolate; - chopped 1/2 c Extra virgin olive oil 1 tb Vanilla extract 1 1/2 ts Instant espresso powder 1 c Sugar; divided Confectioners' sugar MMMMM--------------------------OPTIONAL------------------------------- Vanilla ice cream Mixed fresh berries Whipped cream Set oven @ 350°F/175°C. Coat bottom of a 9" springform pan with cooking spray. Top with a sheet of parchment; secure springform ring on top and lock in place. Place egg whites in a clean bowl; let stand while melting chocolate. In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, stir chocolate and oil until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and espresso powder. Set aside. Beat egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. Slowly add 1/2 cup sugar while beating; beat until stiff peaks form. Beat remaining 1/2 cup sugar into chocolate mixture. Add yolks, 1 at a time, until combined. Add a fourth of egg whites to chocolate; mix until fully combined. Add remaining egg whites; gently fold to combine. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake until puffed and set, 25-30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Dust with confectioners' sugar; serve with toppings as desired. Recipe by Jenna Barnard, Gilbert, Arizona RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM