Fete Noir 70 - Chocolate Cake

Name: Fete Noir 70 - Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate; 1 cup butter, soft; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup water; 5 eggs; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon b&b liqueur

Submitted by Chef #1157398

"Similar to Bete Noir, a classic among rich and decadent chocolate cakes. This one comes with a hint of B&B liqueur for extra flavor. Perfect for Valentine's Day if you and your loved ones want to indulge in something sweet."

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4

ingredients

8 ounces unsweetened chocolate
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1 cup butter, soft
1 cup sugar
¹⁄₃ cup water
5 eggs
¹⁄₄ cup sugar
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon b&b liqueur

directions

In a small pot, put 1 cup sugar and water. Bring to a boil and set aside.
Melt chocolates in a bowl over a pot of simmering water. Remove and stir in butter with a rubber spatula.
Then stir in sugar syrup in a slow steady stream. Stir in B&B Liqueur.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, whip eggs, sugar and salt until light and thick.
Fold eggs into chocolate mixture one half at a time.
Pour into a greased and papered 9” cake pan. Place in a larger pan with 1” of hot water.
Bake at 275° for about 40 minutes.
Let cool for 20 minutes and turn out onto cake plate or cardboard circle.
Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Serve at room temperature.