BSA Troop 31

Nashville, Tennessee

“It is far better for a scout to eat a burned pancake that he cooked himself than to eat one perfectly prepared by an adult.”
William W. Stifler, Troop 31 Scoutmaster, 1957-1964

“Even the burned parts taste good.”
Hicks Woolwine, Troop 31 Eagle Scout

Torta Terramoto
(Earthquake Cake)

(Serves 4)

Ingredients:

12 oz. Semisweet Chocolate
1/2 cup (1 stick) Unsalted Butter
4 Eggs
1 1/4 cups Confectioners Sugar
1/4 cup Potato Starch

Directions:

1. Melt the chocolate and butter together in the top of a double boiler.
2. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
3. Beat eggs with sugar until a heavy ribbon forms when you lift the beaters.
4. Lighten the chocolate mixture with a small amount of the egg mixture, and then fold the chocolate into the egg mixture, blending well.
5. Fold in the potato starch.
6. Pour into a buttered and floured 8-inch cake pan.
7. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes.
8. Cool in the pan before turning out onto a serving plate.