Ingredients

  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 4 (1 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate squares, divided
  • 4 (1 oz.) unsweetened chocolate squares
  • 3/4 c. butter or margarine
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 c. seedless raspberry jam, divided
  • 1/4 c. cherry liqueur or maraschino cherry juice
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • fresh mint sprigs or fresh raspberries (for garnish)

Method

  • Grease a 9-inch spring-form pan and dust with cocoa; set aside.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • Melt 3 semi-sweet chocolate squares, unsweetened chocolate squares and butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Whisk together jam, liqueur and eggs in a large bowl; whisk in melted chocolate mixture and flour mixture.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes or until set.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove sides of pan and cool cake completely on wire rack.
  • If desired, wrap cake airtight and store at room temperature until ready to serve.