Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Properly preparing the cake pan to prevent sticking.
• • Melting chocolate gently to avoid scorching.
• • Beating egg whites to stiff, not dry, peaks.
• • Folding egg whites and flour gently to retain air.
• • Baking just until the center is creamy, not dry.
• • Cooling icing to spreadable consistency before decorating.

Safety Warnings

• • Use caution when melting chocolate over simmering water to avoid steam burns.
• • Ensure all utensils for egg whites are grease-free to prevent food safety and whipping issues.
• • Cake pan and oven will be hot; use oven mitts.