Marquisettes

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. chocolate morsels
  • 7 Tbsp. butter
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. flour, sifted
  • 4 Tbsp. sweet butter
  • 1/4 oz. bitters chocolate, grated

Instructions

  1. Melt chocolate morsels in top of double boiler; pour into bowl of electric mixer.
  2. Add butter, egg yolks, sugar and flour; beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat egg whites until stiff, not dry. Fold into batter.
  4. Reserve one cup of batter.
  5. Spread remainder in greased and floured 9-inch square baking pan; bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
  6. Cool in pan.
  7. Cream sweet butter; fold into reserved batter and beat in electric mixer until thick and light.
  8. Spread butter cream on cake and sprinkle with grated chocolate.
  9. Chill until firm.
  10. The cake sinks as it cools, leaving a high rim of cake around edges.
  11. When you frost the cake, do not attempt to cover the rim; spread frosting evenly, leaving rim exposed.
  12. Dip sharp knife in hot water; cut 25 squares.
  13. Refrigerate.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

465 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5g 10% DV
Total Fat 27g 35% DV
Carbs 51g 19% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 4.6g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 187.3mg 8% DV
Potassium 248.5mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 25.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 82mg 6% DV
Iron 1.9mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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