Divine Southern Decadence Cake Ala Tuttle Recipe

Name: Divine Southern Decadence Cake Ala Tuttle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The Crust; 2 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs fine; 1/2 cup butter melted, cooled; 7 ounces coconut, shredded (desiccated) sweetened, toasted; The Batter; 1/4 cup butter, unsalted; 3/4 cup brown sugar packed; 3 large eggs; 12 ounces chocolate, semisweet melted, cooled; 2 teaspoons instant coffee; 1 teaspoon liqueur hazelnut flavor; 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose; 1 cup cashew nuts unsalted, chopped; The Topping; 2 cups heavy whipping cream well chilled; 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate hazelnut flavoured, curled

Servings: persons

The Crust
2 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs fine
1/2 cup butter melted, cooled
7 ounces coconut, shredded (desiccated) sweetened, toasted
The Batter
1/4 cup butter, unsalted
3/4 cup brown sugar packed
3 large eggs
12 ounces chocolate, semisweet melted, cooled
2 teaspoons instant coffee
1 teaspoon liqueur hazelnut flavor
1/4 cup flour, all-purpose
1 cup cashew nuts unsalted, chopped
The Topping
2 cups heavy whipping cream well chilled
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate hazelnut flavoured, curled

1
To Make the Crust:
2
Butter and flour a 10 inch springform pan.
3
In a bowl, combine well the wafer crumbs and 1/4 cup of the butter and pat the mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan.
4
In another bowl, stir together well the coconut (well cooled) and the remaining 1/4 cup butter and pat the mixture 1 inch up the side of the pan.
5
To Make the Batter:
6
In a bowl with an electric mixer, cream together the butter and the brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy; add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
7
Beat in the melted chocolate, instant coffee, and the hazelnut liqueur.
8
Stir in the flour and the cashews.
9
Pout the batter into the crust and bake the cake in the middle of a preheated 375F (190C) oven for 30 minutes, or until it is set.
10
Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a rack and chill it, covered, overnight.
11
Run a thin knife around the edge of the pan and remove the side of the pan.
12
For the Topping:
13
In a chilled bowl beat the cream until it just holds stiff peaks, spread the sides and the top of the cake with whipped cream and garnish the cake with the chocolate curls.

2406

kcal

Calories

164

Fat

205

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: The Crust, 2 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs fine, 1/2 cup butter melted, cooled, 7 ounces coconut, shredded (desiccated) sweetened, toasted, and more.

Yes, Divine Southern Decadence Cake Ala Tuttle falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Divine Southern Decadence Cake Ala Tuttle

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