Espresso Chocolate Cake

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 10-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Set the pan on a square of heavy-duty aluminum foil and bring the foil up around the sides of the pan. Set aside.

2. Step 2

   Combine the butter and chocolates in a saucepan and melt over medium heat, whisking until smooth. Transfer to a heatproof measuring cup.

3. Step 3

   In the bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs and sugar for 5 minutes at medium-high speed. With the mixer running, pour in the espresso and beat until blended, then the butter-chocolate mixture, beating until blended.

4. Step 4

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55 minutes. (The cake will crack around the rim.) Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for about 20 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to a month).

5. Step 5

   Twelve to 24 hours before serving, take the cake out of the refrigerator. Remove the sides of the pan, slide a metal spatula under the parchment paper and slide the cake onto a serving plate. Serve with whipped cream.