Chocolate, Chocolate Cake

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   Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Butter and flour a 12-inch springform pan.

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   In a double boiler, over medium heat, melt the chocolate and butter together.

3. 3

   Stir in the Grand Marnier.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.

5. 5

   In an electric mixer, on medium speed,beat the egg yolks until pale yellow and ribbon like, about 6 to 8 minutes.

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   During the last 2 minutes, add the sugar in a steady stream.

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   With the machine running slowly add the chocolate mixture and blend until all of the chocolate is incorporated.

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   Fold in the stiff each whites.

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   Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

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    Place the pan on the rack, in the center of the oven.

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    Bake the cake for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the center of the cake comes out clean with a toothpick.

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    Remove the cake from the oven and place on a wire rack.

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    Cool the cake for 15 minutes.

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    Remove the sides of the pan and cool completely.

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    Invert the cake onto a serving plate.

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    The cake can be served warm or can be placed in the refrigerator and chilled.

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    Slice the cake into 16 slices and serve the cake with the white chocolate sauce, whipped cream and mint.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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