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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
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Butter an 8x8" square baking pan or 8" round pan
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Separate the eggs into whites and yolks
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Melt the chocolate and the butter in a small saucepan over low heat
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Whip the yolks, vanilla, and sugar together using a mixer until thick, pale, and creamy. About 5 minutes
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Add the sifted flour, the melted chocolate butter, and warm milk
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Using another mixer, whip the egg whites and lemon juice together until achieving stiff peaks
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Carefully incorporate the whites into the yolk mixture in 2-3 additions using a spatula
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Pour batter into the greased pan
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Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 Fahrenheit and bake for 30 more minutes. Turn off the oven and wait for 10 minutes before removing cake (it should be a little jiggly)
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Cool on a rack for 30-45 minutes
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Place in the fridge until completely cooled
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Cut into squares or rectangles and serve
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Enjoy!