Coffee Lover's Mocha Decadence Cake
Source of Recipe
Internet
List of Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
6 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups finely ground walnuts or pecans
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons coffee liqueur
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
2 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, melted
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
Powdered sugar
Chocolate covered coffee beans (optional)
Recipe
Preheat oven to 325*F (160*C).
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and 6 ounces (1 cup) semi sweet chocolate, stirring until blended. Remove from heat and let cool. In a large bowl, cream eggs and sugar on high speed of electric mixer for about 3 minutes, until light and lemon-colored. Mix together ground nuts and flour; gradually beat into the egg mixture. Stir 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur and the vanilla into the chocolate mixture. Gradually beat into the egg mixture until well-combined. Pour batter into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until top is set. Cool cake in pan. Remove metal ring and place cake on a serving plate. Dust top with powdered sugar. Mix together 2 ounces melted chocolate and 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur. Drizzle over cake. Decorate with chocolate covered coffee beans, if desired.
Serves 8.
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