DOUBLE SHOT ESPRESSO GANACHE CAKE

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The Place is "Harry's Bar" in Venice, Italy, and my recipe is a near-perfect re-creation of their double shot Espresso and Espresso Ganache Cake. Serve generous slices on the side a bowl of whipped cream with fresh raspberries, dusted with cocoa. -Wolfgang Hanau, West Palm Bch, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

15 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
4-1/2 teaspoons brewed espresso
1/2 teaspoon sugar
6 eggs
ESPRESSO GANACHE:
2-1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon brewed espresso
Optional garnishes: whipped cream, espresso beans, fresh raspberries and baking cocoa

Steps:

Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan., In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and butter. Combine espresso and sugar until sugar is dissolved; stir into chocolate mixture. Cool to lukewarm., In a large bowl, beat eggs on medium speed for 1 minute. Beat on high speed for 4 minutes longer or until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually beat in cooled chocolate mixture until no streaks remain. Pour into prepared pan., Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1-1/2 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 400° for 19-22 minutes or until temperature reaches 160° and top appears set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. , For ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in espresso. Spread over cake. Garnish as desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.