Sweetheart's Raspberry Death by Chocolate

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   For crust, first butter inside of a 9-inch round or heart shaped cake pan and line with parchment paper.

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   Using a food processor, crush the chocolate wafers.

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   Add butter to processor and process until well blended.

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   Press wafer mixture into bottom of pan.

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   Melt jam in microwave and pour over the crust - spreading evenly.

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   Refrigerate the crust.

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   For the filling, use a double boiler to melt 12 oz.

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   of chocolate with 1 cup cream and vanilla.

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   Stir until all chocolate is melted and blended.

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    Remove from heat and let cool.

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    Using a large mixing bowl, whip cooled chocolate and cream mixture until soft peaks form.

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    Pour chocolate filling into prepared pan and chill for at least 4 hours (or overnight).

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    When ready to continue, dip bottom of cake pan in warm water, invert cake onto plate, then invert again onto a wire rack.

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    Place something under your wire rack to catch any drips.

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    For chocolate glaze layer, use a double boiler to melt 10 oz chocolate in 1/2 cup of cream.

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    Stir until smooth and well blended.

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    Cool and then pour over cake.

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    Use a spatula to spread glaze evenly over top and sides.

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    Refrigerate until top and sides are firm.

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    For decorating, mix powdered sugar and water.

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    Stir until smooth.

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    Spoon decorating icing into ziploc.

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    Snip corner of ziploc and gently squeeze bag to write message or decorate.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.