Chocolate Cognac Cake Recipe

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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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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	488.65 Kcal (2046 kJ)
Calories from fat	322.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.85g	55%
Cholesterol	98.8mg	33%
Sodium	93.34mg	4%
Potassium	164.62mg	4%
Total Carbs	36.55g	12%
Sugars	24.7g	99%
Dietary Fiber	2.49g	10%
Protein	5.02g	10%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	55.8mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	444.53 Kcal (1861 kJ)
Calories from fat	293.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.61g	55%
Cholesterol	89.88mg	33%
Sodium	84.91mg	4%
Potassium	149.76mg	4%
Total Carbs	33.25g	12%
Sugars	22.47g	99%
Dietary Fiber	2.26g	10%
Protein	4.57g	10%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	2mg	12%
Calcium	50.7mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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