Chocolate Cognac Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place the cookies in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Transfer them to a mixing bowl.
- Place the 2-3/4 oz. of chocolate and 1/2 cup of butter in a microwave bowl.
- Place in microwave and melt them in 15 second increments.
- Stirring a few times.
- Give the chocolate and butter a final stirring to mix well, then pour over the cookie crumbs and mix together.
- Put this mixture into a 9-inch springform pan and press down to form a base.
- Place in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Place the chocolate in a large microwave safe mixing bowl and melt in 15 second increments.
- Beat in the mascarpone, egg yolks and brandy.
- Whip the cream until it just holds its shape and fold it into the chocolate mixture.
- Using a grease-free bowl and clean beaters, whip the egg whites to soft peaks.
- Add the sugar, a little at a time, and beat until the whites are thick and glossy.
- Fold the whites into the chocolate mixture in two batches, until just mixed.
- Spoon the mixture onto the chilled base and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- To serve:.
- Carefully remove the cake from the pan and transfer to a serving plate.
- Pipe 12 rosettes of the whipped cream and top each with a chocolate coffee bean.
- Cut into 12 wedges and serve.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
998
kcal
50% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).