Preheat the Oven

In a heatproof bowl, melt 200g of dark chocolate over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Melt the Chocolate

In a large mixing bowl, cream together 100g of unsalted butter and 120g of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Mix Butter and Sugar

Beat in the 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Add Eggs

Slowly add the melted chocolate and 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the butter-sugar-egg mixture, stirring until well combined.

Combine Mixtures

Sift together 100g of all-purpose flour and 1 tsp of baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

Add Dry Ingredients

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Bake the Cake

Once the cake is completely cooled, slice it in half horizontally. Spread 200g of apricot jam evenly on the bottom layer before placing the top layer back on.

Prepare the Filling

In a saucepan, heat 100ml of heavy cream until just boiling. Remove from heat and add 150g of dark chocolate, stirring until smooth and glossy.

Make the Glaze

Pour the chocolate glaze over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Smooth it out with a spatula if necessary.

Glaze the Cake

Let the glaze set for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

Set and Serve

dark chocolate

unsalted butter

granulated sugar

eggs

all-purpose flour

baking powder

vanilla extract

apricot jam

heavy cream

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