Because there is nothing like a good chocolate cake!

If any of you have an affinity towards chocolate, this recipe will knock your socks off! I really dislike baking, and generally only use a mix. But this recipe is easy peasy and certifiably delicious! (Adapted from allrecipes.com)


Mini Chocolate Torte

Ingredients
1/2 cup water or coffee for a richer taste
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white sugar
18 (1 ounce) squares dark chocolate
1 cup unsalted butter
6 eggs
4-6 oz. additional chocolate

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Line approximately 60 mini-cupcake holders with paper.
In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the water, salt and sugar. Stir until completely dissolved and set aside.
Either in the top half of a double boiler or in a microwave oven melt the bittersweet chocolate. Pour the chocolate into the bowl of an electric mixer.
Cut the butter into pieces and beat the butter into the chocolate, 1 piece at a time. Beat in the hot sugar-water. Slowly beat in the eggs, one at a time.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake cake in the water bath at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 20 minutes. The center will still look wet. Chill cake overnight to set. Melt remaining chocolate and drizzle over cupcakes. Let chocolate set in refrigerator for about an hour.