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top of the batter, making sure it does not 6. Meanwhile, prepare Martha’s Choco-
touch the sides of the pan. Spoon the late Icing.
reserved batter over the filling, smoothing
7. Place the cake on a serving platter and
it out with the rubber spatula. Place the
pour the warm icing over it. Let the cake
pan in the oven.
rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
5. Bake the cake until it springs back
8. Slice and serve.
when lightly pressed with your finger and
is just starting to pull away from the sides Store this cake, wrapped in aluminum
of the pan, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove the foil or plastic wrap, or in a cake saver,
pan from the oven and place it on a wire at room temperature for up to 1 week. Or
rack to cool for 20 minutes. Run a long, freeze it, wrapped in foil, for up to 6 months.
sharp knife around the edge of the cake Thaw the cake overnight in the refrigerator
and invert it onto a rack to cool com- before serving.
pletely, 20 minutes more.