Mocha Decadence

A real chocolate lover's delight. Ground pecans can be used in place of the walnuts. Decorate with coffee beans or candy, if desired.

• Calories: 289 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup butter
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
• 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
• 6 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate
• 1 ¼ cups finely ground walnuts
• 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, melted
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate, stirring until blended. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 3

In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar on high speed of electric mixer for about 3 minutes, until thick and lemon-colored. Stir together ground walnuts and flour; gradually stir into egg mixture.

Step 4

Stir 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur and the vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture, then stir into the batter until well blended. Pour batter into a 9 inch springform pan.

Step 5

Bake for 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven or until top is set. Cool cake in pan. Remove metal ring and place cake on a serving plate. Dust the top with confectioners' sugar. Stir together 2 ounces melted chocolate and 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur. Drizzle over cake.