Ingredients: 5 oz semi-sweet chocolate (Scharffen Berger 70% Cacao Bittersweet) * 2 oz unsweetened chocolate (Hershey’s unsweetened) * 8 tablespoons unsalted butter * 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder * 3 large eggs * 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar * 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1 cup all purpose flour * Walnuts for top (optional)~ ~ ~
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat pan well with butter. Melt both chocolate and butter together in a metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, stirring often. Stir in cocoa powder. Remove from heat to cool slightly. Whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt together in a mixing bowl. Whisk in the melted chocolate mixture. Add the flour and stir until blended. Pour into pan. If desired, place 9 walnut halves across the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Let sit on a wire rack until completely cool.
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