CHOCOLATE COGNAC CAKE
A rich, no bake cake that serves 12. From Debra Fioritto Weber, Your Guide to French Cuisine at about.com
Provided by Nana Lee
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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.
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michael gordon
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Lucky Gurung
[email protected]This cake is a winner! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the cognac adds a touch of elegance. The cake is also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, but not too sweet. The cognac added a touch of sophistication, and the cake was very moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.
Mr Monster
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the cognac added a touch of elegance. The cake was also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Frelynda Caberto
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the cognac added a touch of sophistication. The cake was also very moist and fluffy. I would recommend this cake to someone who li
JOSEPH WAMALWA
[email protected]I was disappointed with this cake. The chocolate flavor was bland, and the cognac flavor was overpowering. The cake was also very dry. I would not recommend this cake.
Moner Moto
[email protected]This cake was amazing! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the cognac added a touch of elegance. The cake was also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
fulchan ali
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the cognac added a touch of sophistication. I would recommend this cake to someone who likes dense cakes.
Tambou God'spower
[email protected]I love chocolate and cognac, so I knew I would love this cake. I was right! The cake was rich and decadent, and the cognac flavor was perfect. The cake was also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant, delicious, and easy to make. The cognac flavor is subtle but noticeable, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.
Jonathan Brisco
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the cognac added a touch of sophistication. The cake was also very moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.
Kingston Thompson
[email protected]This cake was a big hit at my party! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the subtle hint of cognac. The cake was also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
SK Ridoy (SK Ridoy)
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just because I'm not a big fan of chocolate. The cognac flavor was nice, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate.
Musinguzi Samuel
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The cognac flavor was just right, and the cake was moist and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Ahmari Williams
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The cognac flavor was subtle and elegant, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Paul S
[email protected]This cake was a bit too boozy for my taste, but I think that's just because I'm not a big fan of cognac. The cake itself was moist and delicious, and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. I would recommend this cake to anyone who loves cognac.
Maqbool Sanehro
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this cake because I'm not a big fan of cognac, but I'm glad I did! The cognac flavor was not overpowering, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.
Umar Khan Kakar (Umar Zaman)
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The cognac flavor was subtle but noticeable, and the cake was moist and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Cadi Hopper
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cognac, but I loved this cake! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the cognac added a subtle warmth. I would definitely make this again.
Mustakim Devan
[email protected]This chocolate cognac cake was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of chocolate and cognac was divine, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.