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Chocolate Death 3/4 cup
unsalted butter
2 1/2 pounds semi sweet chocolate, high quality
5 eggs, separated
1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee
6 tablespoons Kirschwasser
6 tablespoons creme de cacao, dark
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
8 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
Melt butter and chocolate together in top of double boiler over simmering water.
Don't let water boil or chocolate exceed 115ºF. In large bowl combine well the
egg yolks, instant coffee, Kirschwasser, Creme de Cacao and peanut butter, and
reserve. Whip cream to stiff peaks and refrigerate. Whip egg whites to form soft
peaks. Add sugar and salt and continue whipping to form stiff peaks.
Add chocolate mixture to egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly to mix well. Fold
in beaten egg white. Finally, fold in chilled cream. Pour into 10" springform
pan and cover with plastic wrap, then refrigerate overnight. FROSTING: melt
chocolate, milk and powdered sugar together, in double boiler. Thin with coffee
to reach spreading consistency. Remove cake from pan and spread frosting on top
and sides. Refrigerate to set frosting. Serve in very small portions.
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