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Mocha Macadamia Decadence

* Exported from MasterCook *

Mocha Macadamia Decadence

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Chocolate
Nuts Alcohol

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----CAKE-----
3 ounces Bittersweet or semisweet -- chocolate; chopped
1 ounce Unsweetened chocolate -- chop
3/4 cup Macadamia nuts
1/3 cup All purpose flour
1/2 cup Unsalted butter -- room temp
2/3 cup Sugar
3 large Eggs
2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy
2 teaspoons Granulated instant espresso -- or coffee
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
-----GLAZE-----
1/4 cup Whipping cream
1 tablespoon Light corn syrup
4 ounces Bittersweet or semisweet -- chocolate; finely ch

FOR CAKE: Preheat oven to 350~. Butter 8" round cake pan with 2"
sides. Line bottom of pan with parchment.
Stir chopped chocolates in top of doulble boiler over simmering water until
melted and smooth. Cool slightly. Process macadamia nuts and flour in processor
until nuts are finely ground. Transfer jnut mixture to small bowl. Do not clean
processor. Add butter and sugar to processor and blend using on/off turns until
mixutre is smooth. Add eggs, Cognac, instant espresso (or coffee) and vanilla
and process until smooth. Add melted chocolate and process until just combined.
Add nut mixture and process unisng on/off turns until mixture is just combined.
Transfer batter to prepared pan. Smooth top with spatula. Bake until toothpick
inserted halfway between edge and center of cake comes out clean, about 40
minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack 30 minutes. Invert cake onto rack; remove
parchment and cool.

FOR GLAZE: Bring cream to boil in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat. Add
chocolate and stir until melted and smooth. Stir in corn syrup. Let glaze
stand until cool enough to spread, about 20 minutes.
Transfer cake to rack. Spread glaze over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate
until set. Transfer cake to platter. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour
before serving.

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