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CAKE INGREDIENTS:
\n\u2022 \u00bc pound unsalted butter, room temperature
\n\u2022 1 cup sugar
\n\u2022 4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
\n\u2022 16 oz can Hersey\u2019s chocolate syrup
\n\u2022 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
\n\u2022 1 cup all-purpose flour<\/p>\n
GANACHE INGREDIENTS:
\n\u2022 \u00bd cup heavy cream
\n\u2022 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
\n\u2022 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
\n\u2022 Raspberries or edible flowers for decoration (optional)<\/p>\n
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DIRECTIONS:
\n\u2022 Preheat oven to 325 degrees.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan, then line the bottom with parchment paper.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Cream butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Add eggs one at a time.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Mix in the syrup and vanilla. Add the flour and mix until just<\/em> combined.\u00a0 Don\u2019t overbeat, or the cake will be tough.<\/p>\n \u2022 Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until just set in the middle.\u00a0 Don\u2019t overbake!\u00a0 Let cool thoroughly in the pan.<\/p>\n \u2022 For the ganache, cook the heavy cream, chocolate chips, and instant coffee in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth and warm, stirring occasionally.<\/p>\n \u2022 Place the cake upside down on a wire rack and pour the glaze evenly over the top, making sure to cover the entire cake and sides.\u00a0 You can tilt the rack to smooth the glaze.\u00a0 Decorate with candied violets, if desired, or gently crumble the gold leaf and place it on the center of the cake.\u00a0 Do not refrigerate.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" CAKE INGREDIENTS: \u2022 \u00bc pound unsalted butter, room temperature \u2022 1 cup sugar \u2022 4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature \u2022 16 oz can Hersey\u2019s chocolate syrup \u2022 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract \u2022 1 cup all-purpose flour GANACHE INGREDIENTS: \u2022 \u00bd cup heavy cream \u2022 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips \u2022 1 teaspoon instant …
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