I am always looking for the ‘ultimate’ chocolate cake recipe. This one couldn’t be easier and it never fails to delight. It comes from a book on chocolate quite simply called ‘Chocolate’, given to me by a friend who knows how much I love cookbooks. It is best made the evening before, if possible.

200g (7 oz) good-quality dark chocolate
200g (7 oz) butter
250g (9 oz) sugar
5 eggs
1 tablespoon flour
icing sugar, to serve

Pre-heat the oven to 190ºC (375ºF).

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