Easy Chocolate Mousse Cake

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.

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   Use a 9 inch springform pan.

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   With pan locked, coat inside of pan with a thin film of butter. This will help alumnium foil to adhere to contour of pan. Place sheet of alumnium foil inside pan and press along bottom and sides.

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   This step will prevent batter from leaking during baking.

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   In heavy saucepan, over low heat, combine butter, sugar, and coffee; stir until all is melted.

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   Remove from heat.

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   In separate bowl, beat eggs (by hand or electric mixer) a couple of minutes, until slightly thickened.

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   Stir in chocolate and mix to a uniform color.

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   Pour in pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes.

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    Cake will fall slightly as it cools.

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    When room temperature, open springform pan, peel foil away from sides, place serving plate on top and flip over. Remove remaining foil.

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    Serve at room temperature.

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    Note: This cake is rather hard to slice, use plain dental floss or kitchen string, and holding taut in both hands, slice through cake, dividing it as you go.

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    For Christmas, decorate center with holly leaves and cranberries.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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