Place the chocolate in a medium bowl and set aside. Combine the milk and all but 1-tablespoon of the sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stop stirring and cook until the milk begins to bubble around the edge of the pan. Remove the pan from the heat. Whisk together the egg yolk and the remaining 1-tablespoon sugar in a small bowl. Pour half of the hot milk over the yolk mixture, whisking constantly to combine. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly and reaches 185 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Immediately pour the mixture over the chocolate. Whisk until the chocolate is melted. Add the butter 1/2-tablespoon at a time, whisking until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth. Whisk in the vanilla. Scrape the batter into a 6-inch round cake pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for at least 6 hours, or overnight. To unmold the cake, carefully immerse the pan in hot water for a few seconds. Wipe the bottom and sides of the pan dry and invert the cake onto a serving platter. Decorate the top of the cake by running a hot dull knife across its surface in a wave pattern (dip the knife in hot water and wipe completely dry before using it). Lightly dust the top of the cake with sifted cocoa powder. Allow the cake to stand at room temperature for 45 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. Note: It is important that the butter be at room temperature, or it will not blend completely into the chocolate mixture and there will be a small lumps of butter in the cake. You can make this 2 or even 3 days in advance and freeze it. When you need it, unmold it and let it stand at room temperature for 45 minutes so its not freezer cold. Or unmold it and then store in the freezer, whole or cut into portions, for up to 2 months.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	273.52 Kcal (1145 kJ)
Calories from fat	165.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.38g	28%
Cholesterol	51.79mg	17%
Sodium	28.13mg	1%
Potassium	177.29mg	4%
Total Carbs	29.25g	10%
Sugars	26.06g	104%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	8%
Protein	3.32g	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	51mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	319.52 Kcal (1338 kJ)
Calories from fat	193.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.47g	28%
Cholesterol	60.5mg	17%
Sodium	32.86mg	1%
Potassium	207.11mg	4%
Total Carbs	34.17g	10%
Sugars	30.44g	104%
Dietary Fiber	2.32g	8%
Protein	3.88g	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.4mg	6%
Calcium	59.5mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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